African Leadership Program

Program Overview

“EWB believes that leadership development is the cornerstone to organizational effectiveness, and thereby aid effectiveness in Africa.”

EWB aims to create a forum of greater collaboration between Southern and Northern hemispheres by inviting African Delegates from 4 countries (Burkina Faso, Ghana, Zambia and Malawi) to a leadership experience in Canada.

They will come together in a focused and stimulating environment surrounded by high-capacity leaders from throughout Canada and Africa. They will be able to strengthen their leadership capabilities through knowledge sharing and study opportunities combined with the creation of meaningful relationships between African and Canadian leaders.  This program involved participation at the conference, specialized Leadership trainings and work placements within Canadian organizations.
Last year, this program had 18 participants selected to represent Local Government, Water and Sanitation, and Agriculture Sectors in which EWBs main work is focused.

This year we are looking for companies, organizations or individuals to “Sponsor a Leader” to help offset the costs of bringing these Leaders to Canada.

Sponsor an African Leader $6600!  Learn more about Sponsoring a Leader »

Host an African Leader at your work place!  Learn more about work Placements »

Host an African Leader in your home!  Learn more about home-stays »

Meet the 2012 African Leaders!  View the African Leaders profiles »

If you have any questions about sponsoring an African Leader or hosting a Leader for a work placement or home-stay, please contact Tess O’Mara for more information: tessomara@ewb.ca  tel:416-564-5643

To read more about the importance and impact of developing our African leaders, read Florian Villaume's perspective here.