Our Vision
A world where young people shape their future
and take responsibility for communities’ wellbeing
Our Story
What started as individual story of empowerment
became the catalyst for community transformation
Our Model
Engaging head, heart and hands to create
empowering cultures in educational organizations
What we do
We increase the capacity of
high schools to develop their students into more self-aware and self-confident
citizens who are responsible for themselves and their communities, and who are able
to take initiative to maximize opportunities for individual and community
development.
Why these Skills
21st century skills ensure workplace success in the
emerging knowledge economy
Why East Africa
A region with the youngest population in the world is
a significant opportunity for sustainable development
Why Schools
Schools are best positioned to prepare youth with the
21st century skills that employers say are necessary for future work and life
success
Why ALE
Our innovative model ensures that school leaders,
teachers and students learn by doing, learn as a community and learn for life
Impact
What we have achieved so far
Through two camp programs we have trained student- and teacher-leaders from all over
East Africa in life-skills & personal development, working effectively with groups and
leading positive change in communities.
4
Countries
10
Schools
48
Student- and teacher-leaders
Vision 2022
Where we are going
Having tested and refined our model since 2014, we are targeting whole school systems
to reach more young people in cost-effective ways.
5
Countries
15
Schools
15000
Student- and teacher-leaders
What participants say
Sumeen
ALE Camp 2017 (Teacher)“I was preparing to quit my job as a teacher before this
camp. Here, I’ve not only learned how to engage youth in more effective ways, but I
have also reconnected with what brought me into teaching in the first place. No one
else has given teachers this kind of opportunity to grow.”
Samuel
ALE Camp 2017"Because of AYLE, I am able to stand in front of people
and talk confidently; go out into the community and understand the challenges
specific communities face; and I'm also able to change a negative attitude into a
positive one and also regulate my emotions."
Ruth
ALE Camp 2017"It feels like I've spent a year learning what I've
learned at camp, but actually it has only been four days. I am so grateful for
this experience. It is neither a camp, nor a school, but a family.”
Rodden
ALE Camp 2014“I usually always want to sit back and listen in a
group because I usually feel that I am not the best. Participating in AYLE,
however, has made me understand myself, that I am strong and have the ability to
participate confidently.”
Gloria
ALE Camp 2014 (Teacher)“I’ve always wanted my students to be engaged and
motivated to learn, but I did not know how. This program has given me practical
tools to do exactly that. I also developed as a person…I learned how to be
assertive and I can also speak from the heart.”
Esperance
ALE Camp 2014“The model of experiential learning was perfect! The
facilitators were friendly and loving; their workshops were awesome… I felt at
home in a foreign country.”
Our Partners
