The Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) is a Pan-African platform dedicated to strengthening civic leadership and supporting leaders who serve their communities.
Who Should Apply
The Civic Leadership Academy is designed for leaders who are:
Serving communities in the civic space
Navigating complex leadership environments
Committed to strengthening their institutions
Seeking reflective spaces for leadership growth
What Participants Gain
Participants gain:
A trusted community of civic leaders
Structured leadership reflection
Institutional strategy insights
Practical tools for navigating civic leadership challenges
Continued accompaniment through the CLI community
Graduates become part of the growing network of Civic Architects.
Voices from the Inaugural Cohort
The Civic Leadership Academy gave me the space to reflect deeply on my leadership journey and the institution I am building.
Inaugural Cohort Member
This programme helped me see leadership not just as activism, but as architecture.
Inaugural Cohort Member
The relationships built during the Academy will shape my leadership for many years.