AYAL - Aspiring Young African Leaders

25/05/2019

“Africa will write its own History and, both in the North and South, it will be a history of Glory and Dignity.” - Patrice Lumumba🇨🇩

From North to South, East to West, and Diaspora, our restless mission to contribute to our Continent’s freedom, growth and development continues.✊🏾🌍🖤

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05/05/2019

Exactly 2 years ago, we launched our series with “The Africa We Want Believes in YOUth” panel.

Our aim was to reignite in African youth the hope and responsibility we have towards the development of our communities.

Today we are beyond grateful for all the lessons learned from our panelists, our audience and the community we have built throughout our debate sessions and workshops.

We will always believe in YOUth🌍✊🏾🖤

Panelists: Adaobi Adibe, Maudo Jallow, Zenaida Machado, Rui Daniel Jaime and Demiladé Falola Apooyin.

Full video: youtu.be/3TLTXtqhX2c

04/05/2019

"There is no point in establishing partnerships, attracting investment and creating action plans if we do not ensure that we have human capital capable of guaranteeing the sustainability of all good intentions that we may have as a Country.”

Israel Campos (2019), in Jornal OPAÍS 📰🇦🇴

In a thoughtful article published in the Angolan newspaper, the young journalist discussed the current status of Angolan youth leadership, their priorities and the need for strategic change to address youth challenges.

14/03/2019

“After all, it is now possible to think of a more open country to support youth initiatives through collaborative ecosystems.” - Óscar Juvelino Next Einstein Forum 🇦🇴

We were honoured to share a glimpse of Óscar’s journey on : https://www.a-yal.com/what-s-on-africa/asw-angola-2018-connecting-science-and-local-communities

Check out now the highlight video of the Africa Science Week - Angola 2018: https://youtu.be/AXVXCJwesIA

08/03/2019

“Never forget you are a Woman and that you are Black.” - Deolinda Rodrigues 🇦🇴

Happy International Women’s Day to all women around the World, but especially to all our African Queens!👸🏾

We are beyond grateful for your power, your uniqueness, your resilience and your invaluable contributions to our countries’ history, emancipation, growth and development.

Your efforts paved the way for rising generations of great young leaders, who know their rights, their worth, their potential to contribute to their communities, and refuse to let your restless fight fade away!🌍✊🏾

08/03/2019

Goal setting is never easy, but once you establish your priorities, it becomes easier to achieve your aspirations.

Have you established your goals yet? If not the amazing Owethu Makhathini, CEO of Makhathini Media🇿🇦, has some great tips for you to reflect on this weekend!

02/03/2019

We kicked off Women’s Month with a feature of our founder, Lorena Cristiano on Success Code PT blog, where she shared a glimpse of her journey to this day!

Massive thanks to the entire Success Code PT team for such a great write up! ✊🏾🇦🇴

http://successcodeblog.com/archives/47885?lang=pt

Lorena Cristiano é uma jovem angolana de 22 anos e um percurso inspirador, sendo mentora de muitos projectos que visam o empoderamento de jovens africanos.

02/03/2019

Dream. Believe. Achieve.

It’s Women’s Month and today’s motivation comes from one of our favourite young leaders Sarah Madingwana, co-founder of Daveyton Book Club and founder of THE DESIGN PARLIAMENT ✊🏾🇿🇦

Find out more about Sarah and her initiatives: https://www.a-yal.com/what-s-on-africa/from-ekurhuleni-to-world

16/01/2019

Today we celebrate one of the driving forces of AYAL, our co-founder Gaby Goury!

Her drive, passion and determination in everything she does keeps inspiring us to achieve the so-called ‘impossible’.

Keep rising high and above, Superstar! ❤️🌟🌍✊🏾

11/12/2018

From preserving a family tradition to boosting direct trade and investment in the continent through the cocoa industry, Raphael Dapaah (27) shared a glimpse of the foundation of and future aspirations for Dapaah Chocolates, which recently sold out its first stock within 48 HOURS!

Learn more about the Dapaah Chocolates on their official website, social media platforms and on ‘An Interview with the Dapaah Group’ by Annette Abena.

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https://www.a-yal.com/what-s-on-africa/dapaah-chocolates-boosting-heritage-conservation-through-direct-trade-and-investment

From preserving a family tradition to boosting direct trade and investment in the continent through the cocoa industry, Raphael shared a glimpse of the foundati

11/12/2018

It’s time for us to take ownership and responsibility for our growth and development! 🌍
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03/12/2018

We were delighted to catch up with the Next Einstein Forum Ambassador to Angola, member of Global Shapers Luanda and Curator of the first edition of the Africa Science Week - Angola, Óscar António.

Driven by the desire to maximise both his potential and contribute to his country’s development, Óscar moved from his hometown Cabinda to Luanda in 2015 in search for greater opportunities.

His efforts to make STEM accessible to local communities and showcase the technological and scientific production of young Angolans to other African countries reflect his aspiration to boost intra-continental cooperation, investment and participation to foster technological revolution.🌍📈

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https://www.a-yal.com/what-s-on-africa/asw-angola-2018-connecting-science-and-local-communities

We catched up with the Curator of the first edition of the Africa Science Week - Angola, Óscar Juvelino.

29/11/2018

“We're adding a new chapter to the history of the African youth & its diaspora at the University of Oxford. The next goal will be to bring back more innovative and disruptive academic institutions of excellence to the African continent.” - Coralie Lolliot✍🏽

Massive congratulations to the 2018/19 Oxford University Africa Society and Oxford Africa Conference Committees!✊🏾🌍

29/11/2018

We are beyond proud of our co-founder Coralie Lolliot, who has recently been elected as the 2019 Oxford Africa Conference Speakers Manager!

Currently, Coralie is an MSc in African Studies at the University of Oxford!🌍✊🏾

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28/11/2018

‪Happy birthday to our co-founder, Vanessa Mbamalu!🎉‬

‪She is currently in Malawi 🇲🇼 doing an internship and we couldn’t be more proud of her. ‬

‪We only have the warmest wishes of another year of fantastic opportunities, achievements and growth!‬

‪We miss you, V!❤️‬

27/11/2018

We had the honour to have Maudo Jallow as our guest speaker at the very first edition of AYAL Talks in May 2017. Back then, Maudo was a MSc African Development candidate at The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE, and we were beyond impressed by his drive, knowledge and aspirations for his home country and the continent.

Today, Maudo is the founder of New Nation, Future Africa Forum contributor, and an International Development Expert at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization - UNIDO in New York.

We said it before and will say it again, he is the .

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26/11/2018

We were delighted to have Milimo (Mils) Banji, founder of Student Inspire Network, as our key note speaker for AYAL Welcome Session 2017. Since then, SIN has made remarkable impact and his work continues to inspire and support students across the UK.

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16/11/2018

Let’s talk China in Africa from Angola’s perspective!

The Sino-African trade and investment have captured major academic and public interest as China, through its heterogeneous private and public actors has become the leading exporter of and investor in manufacturing and infrastructure on the African continent.

We are proud to be supporting Edmilson Ângelo and the AAME Centre for Politics at the Royal Holloway, University of London hosting the Ambassador of Angola to the UK, H.E Mr. Rui Mangueira, for an insightful talk on the past, present and future of China in Africa.

Save the date and join us on the 7th December 2018🗓

Spaces for this Policy Seminar are LIMITED, secure your FREE place now! ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/policy-seminar-with-the-ambassador-of-angola-to-the-uk-tickets-52662100761?ref=esli&utm_campaign=201308&utm_source=LinkedInenivtefor001

AAME centre will be hosting a Policy Seminar with the Ambassador of Angola in the UK. H.E Mr. Rui Jorge Carneiro Mangueira on the following topic: "Past, Present and Future of China in Africa": The case of Angola. More information below: China-African trade and investment have captured major academi...