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Alumni Story

Navigating Motherhood: Neusa Matola’s Inspiring Leadership Journey

By: Kezia Ng'ang'a, Communications Associate, Aga Khan University

Neusa Matola balances motherhood and leadership at the Women Leadership Academy program in Mozambique Closeout ceremony of the Aga Khan University Women Leadership Academy Mozambique Cohort 1 | ©Aga Khan University Photo The Women Leadership Academy (WLA) program is an empowering program designed to empower women with the skills, confidence and networks needed to become […]


Alumni Story

Eva’s Tantley’s Journey with the Women Leadership Academy in Madagascar

By: Kezia Ng'ang'a, Communications Associate, Aga Khan University

Eva Tantley’s journey with the Women Leadership Academy program in Madagascar is a powerful testament to resilience and growth. From facing career to embracing transformative leadership, Eva’s story is a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring women leaders. Eva shares her experiences, triumphs and the profound impact the program has had on her personal […]


Alumni Story

Empowering Teenage Mothers: A story of Birth and Beyond

By: Patricia Njeri, Founder, Birth and Beyond

  In today’s world, organisations like Birth and Beyond play a crucial role in empowering teenage mothers. Situated in the low-income areas of Gataka and Kware in Kenya’s Kajiado North Sub County, Birth and Beyond stands as a beacon of change, driven by the belief that investing in the potential of young women not only […]


Alumni Event

Webinar: Burnout Prevention


This webinar will provide an opportunity for participants to explore holistic wellbeing, self-evaluate their wellbeing and burnout levels, map  burnout causes, and learn effective burnout prevention strategies.  


News

Aga Khan University Women Leadership Academy in Pakistan Launches Second Cohort

By: Sitara Jabeen, Aga Khan University

The Aga Khan University Women Leadership Academy (WLA) in Pakistan has marked another milestone in its mission to empower women leaders across the nation with the successful launch of its second cohort. Amidst great anticipation and excitement, the launch event brought together 29 aspiring women leaders from diverse backgrounds and fields. From entrepreneurs to healthcare […]


Video

Championing Women in Leadership


Click here to watch the video The Institute for Human Development launched the Women Leadership Academy (WLA) to train ambitious and innovative middle career women in low and middle-income countries on how to build their leadership capacity and provide them with mentorship and opportunities for networking.