YALI RLC SA - Zambia

🌟 ALUM OF THE WEEK 🌟

What does it mean to turn leadership into real impact? For Cecilia Lesho (Cece), it means empowering young people, mentoring future leaders, and transforming communities.

Originally from Mpika in Muchinga Province and now based in Kasama, Cecilia is a Bachelor of Social Work Practices and Development graduate and a proud YALI Regional Leadership Center alumna (2017).

Inspired by her leadership journey, Cecilia founded Girls Leading Our World & Boys for Change (GLOWBFC), an initiative that has reached young people in over 30 schools, equipping them with life skills, financial literacy, and sexual and reproductive health education.

She currently mentors over 300 Bakashana scholarship beneficiaries while leading a team of staff and volunteers dedicated to community development.

Cecilia’s impact has earned her several recognitions including the Northern Youth of the Year Award (2021) and Most Influential Youth Advocate of the Year (2024). Her work has also been internationally recognized, including acknowledgement from former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.

Through humility, service, and dedication, Cecilia continues to inspire the next generation of leaders.

👏 Join us in celebrating Cecilia Lesho for her outstanding leadership and commitment to youth empowerment.


YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa

Exciting moments from our recent catch-up session with YALI alumni from Zambia and special guest Tyrone Havnar from Zimbabwe! This gathering was more than just reconnecting; it was an inspiring exchange of ideas focused on education and exploring new collaborative avenues. Together, we brainstormed ways to strengthen partnerships within the YALI alumni community, paving the way for impactful initiatives across Zambia and Zimbabwe. Here’s to fostering meaningful connections and making a lasting difference!

Applications for YALI RLC SA Online Cohort 22 and Hybrid Cohort 27 are open!

Hybrid Cohort 27: Online from February 17th - March 14th, 2025. In-person from March 17th - April 4th, 2025.
Online Cohort 22: Fully virtual from February 10th - March 28th, 2025.

Application deadline: 27 October 2024
Apply Here: https://yaliafricarecruitment.org/

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