Many African Leadership Institute Fellows have provided support to the institute to assist it with continuing its mission. In many instances, they did so via organisations they represent or started and where possible, we will provide links back to those organisations.
This list is currently incomplete, so to Fellows, if you've made a donation, please contact Norman Smit to update the list
Wendy Burgers - 2006 Fellow
Aidan Eyakuze - 2006 Fellow
Abdu Mukhtar - 2006 Fellow
Ronke Onadeko - 2006 Fellow
Ed Mabaya - 2007 Fellow
Niven Postma - 2007 Fellow
Terence Sibiya - 2007 Fellow
Hassan Usman - 2007 Fellow
Tracey Webster - 2007 Fellow
Bibi Bakare-Yusuf - 2008 Fellow
Saul Kornik - 2008 Fellow
Ahonsi Unuigbe - 2008 Fellow
Robin Perks - 2009 Fellow
Susan Mashibe - 2009 Fellow
James Mwangi - 2009 Fellow
Lai Yahaya - 2009 Fellow
Mohamed Cassim - 2010 Fellow
Ed Macharia - 2010 Fellow
Lorna Irungu - 2010 Fellow
Madji Sock - 2010 Fellow
Salma Mohamed - 2010 Fellow
Sanusi Dantata - 2011 Fellow
Momar Dieng - 2011 Fellow
Mucha Mkanganwi - 2011 Fellow
Liz Taylor - 2011 Fellow
Bridget Washira - 2011 Fellow
Mema Beye - 2012 Fellow
Dr. Amy Jadesimi - 2012 Fellow
Zied Mhirsi - 2012 Fellow
Andrew Mude - 2012 Fellow
Elijah Onyeagba - 2012 Fellow
Farai Shonhiwa - 2012 Fellow
Marc van Olst - 2012 Fellow
Swaady Martin - 2012 Fellow
Mireille Tushiminina - 2014 Fellow
Mosun Umoru - 2015 Fellow
Ije Ikoku - 2015 Fellow
Reagile Moatshe - 2015 Fellow
Bowale Adeoye - 2015 Fellow
Mobelaji Adewumi - 2015 Fellow
Mawuli Dake – 2015 Fellow
Abayomi Awobokun - 2017 Fellow
Ahmed Zahran - 2017 Fellow
Andiswa Bata - 2017 Fellow
Bosun Tijani - 2017 Fellow
Candice Dott - 2017 Fellow
Dirk Holshausen - 2017 Fellow
Fayelle Ouane - 2017 Fellow
Hema Vallabh - 2017 Fellow
Itumeleng Merafe - 2017 Fellow
John-Allan Namu - 2017 Fellow
Kayode Ogunro - 2017 Fellow
Jude MI Abaga - 2017 Fellow
Mitoha Ondo - 2017 Fellow
Ngisana Mngomezulu - 2017 Fellow
Natalie Jabangwe Morris - 2017 Fellow
Noely Martino - 2017 Fellow
Onyinye Ibeneche - 2017 Fellow
Rosy Fynn - 2017 Fellow
Rori Tshabalala - 2017 Fellow
Samantha Ngcolomba - 2017 Fellow
Sonkita Conteh - 2017 Fellow
Stacey Brewer - 2017 Fellow
William Mwiti - 2017 Fellow
Ben Whitelaw - 2017 Fellow
Yap Boum - 2017 Fellow
Isaace Fokuo - 2017 Fellow
Current Sponsors
AFLI is proud and appreciative of support it receives toward the operation of its various programmes. Current sponsors include:
- AGCO
- Dalberg
- GIZ - On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
- GSK
- The Mastercard Foundation
- The Ford Foundation
- Ninety One
Previous sponsors, donors and supporters
AFLI is proud and appreciative of support it receives toward the operation of its various programmes. The Institute has been supported in its development and operations by generous grants and donations from:
- Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
- Tutu Fellows alumni
- Allen & Overy
- Barclays Africa Group
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Rio Tinto
- Thomson Reuters
- Aperture Group
- ASO Savings
- Anglo American Chairman’s Fund
- Canadian International Development Agency
- CHAPS & Smart City Resorts
- Citibank Nigeria
- Coca Cola
- CT Bank
- Diageo
- Eskom
- Executives in Africa
- FCTA
- FIRS
- Ford Foundation
- Heineken
- HSBC
- InterSwitch
- Investec
- Lafarge
- Lagos State Government
- Microsoft
- MTN
- Nigerian Ministry of Information
- Novartis
- Roche
- Sasol
- Sean Lance
- Standard Bank
- Swiss Development Agency
- The Rockefeller Foundation
- UK Department for International Development
- Unilever
- United Nations Development Programme
In addition, many people have provided their time and their services pro bono. These include, the Management, Trustees, Directors and Alumni, as well as some wonderful individuals who care deeply for what the Institute is trying to achieve for Africa. The Institute is extremely grateful for their selfless support.
"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."
-Archbishop Desmond Tutu
AFLI appreciates, and depends upon, the financial support of our sponsors, foundations, alumni and individuals. These generous contributions allow us to provide world-class programmes, and to sustain a growing network of high-potential leaders from across Africa.
There are several ways to contribute to AFLI’s vision and success, either as an individual or as an organisation. Please join us in making our funding goals a reality.
Making Paypal Donations
Please use the purple Paypal picture titled "Help Us Grow Africa's Future Leaders" to make a donation.
Tax Deductible Donations in the USA
If you are in the United States, it is possible to make a tax-deductible donation to AFLI via the American Friends of the African Leadership Institute.
Gifts by check: Address your check to KBFUS, write “African Leadership Institute” in the memo section of the check, and send it to KBFUS, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10020.
Gifts by credit card: Donations in various amounts can be made to AFLI a secure donation site managing AFLI's donations in the USA. Please visit our page at that site.
Gifts by wire transfer or to contribute other types of property: Contact KBFUS via email or phone (212) 713-7660 and specify the contribution or gift is for AFLI.
Corporate Sponsorship
Become a sponsor of the prestigious Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellowship and enjoy access to a network of Africa’s top young leaders spanning a multitude of sectors. Corporate sponsorship packages start at USD 30,000. Please contact the CEO, Dr Jackie Chimhanzi, regarding corporate sponsorships.
Trusts and Foundations
The transformation of Africa is going to be achieved through this generation of young leaders. The Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellowship is a unique programme that equips leaders possessing a strong moral compass and unwavering resolve to elevate Africa’s profile, with the skills and knowledge required to create a stronger Africa. By investing in the development of these leaders, your trust or foundation will be maximizing its impacts on the continent.
High Net Worth Individuals
As we continue to develop AFLI, we are looking to prestigious leaders to seed our endowment fund. These individuals believe in proliferating the leadership values espoused by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and apart from their financial contributions, will have the opportunity to share their expertise and experience with the growing network of Tutu Fellows across the continent.