Columbia University Africa Alumni (CU-AA) presents Mentorship and Coaching Program (MCP)

Empowering African Leaders β€’ Building Continental Impact

From Ivy League Excellence to African Renaissance
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Selected & Matched

🌟 Proven Impact: Our Mentorship Program Success

In 2024, we successfully launched our pilot Mentorship & Coaching Program, training 23 young African leaders from 12 countries using Daniel Armstrong's acclaimed "Find A Tree" methodology. Participants completed intensive 8-week coaching sessions and 2 weeks of soft skills coaching, making it a 10 weeks training, developed community service projects, and are now being matched with CU-AA mentors for ongoing support.

Our Mission: Transforming Africa Through Leadership

🎯 What We've Achieved

  • βœ“ Structured mentorship curriculum
  • βœ“ Partnership with proven methodologies
  • βœ“ Multi-country participant engagement
  • βœ“ Community service project implementation
  • βœ“ Professional soft skills development
  • βœ“ Alumni network activation

πŸš€ Our Vision Forward

  • βœ“ Scale to 100+ mentees annually
  • βœ“ Create sustainable funding model
  • βœ“ Build strategic partnerships
  • βœ“ Develop alumni leadership pipeline
  • βœ“ Maximize continental impact
  • βœ“ Establish 501(c)(3) foundation

πŸ’‘ Why This Matters Now

Africa's youth represent 60% of the continent's population. Our Columbia network uniquely positions us to bridge world-class education with African development needs. We're not just mentoring individualsβ€”we're building the leadership infrastructure for Africa's next chapter.

Building Our Foundation: Governance & Growth

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Board Leadership

Recruit committed leaders to guide strategy and ensure accountability

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Sustainable Funding

Develop diversified revenue streams for long-term program sustainability

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Group Participation

Engage our 90+ alumni network in active program support and mentorship

The Business Case: Why Invest in CU-AA MCP

πŸ“ˆ Proven ROI Model

  • βœ“ Each mentee impacts 5+ community members
  • βœ“ Alumni network effect multiplies reach
  • βœ“ Professional development increases earning potential
  • βœ“ Service projects create measurable community benefit

🎯 Strategic Advantages

  • βœ“ Building next-generation leaders on the continent
  • βœ“ Giving back to African communities
  • βœ“ Columbia brand recognition opens doors
  • βœ“ Diverse geographic representation across Africa

πŸ”₯ Immediate Opportunities

Phase 2 Ready: We have the framework to scale to 50-100 participants, partnerships in development, and demand from multiple countries. We need leadership commitment and funding to unlock this growth potential.

Your Role in Building Africa's Future

πŸŽ–οΈ Leadership Opportunities

  • βœ“ Board of Directors positions
  • βœ“ Program Committee leadership
  • βœ“ Regional coordination roles
  • βœ“ Strategic advisory positions
  • βœ“ Fundraising committee chairs
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  • βœ“ $500 Operational sustainability
  • βœ“ Any amount Moves us forward
  • Ready to Shape Africa's Tomorrow?

    Join us in building a world-class organization that transforms lives, develops leaders, and drives continental progress. Your expertise and investment will multiply across generations.

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    Next Steps: Contact Kafui Kutsinyah (Chair), Marie Shabaya (Program Coordinator), Daniel Armstrong (Curriculum Lead), Klubosumo Borh (Advisor), or Michael Willis (Advisor) to discuss your involvement.