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

Empowering African Leaders • Building Continental Impact
From Ivy League Excellence to African Renaissance

The MCP Pilot

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Cohorts
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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

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

🚀 Our Vision Forward

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

💡 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 individuals—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

📈 Proven ROI Model

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

🎯 Strategic Advantages

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

🔥 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

🎖️ Leadership Opportunities

  • Board of Directors positions
  • Program Committee leadership
  • Regional coordination roles
  • Strategic advisory positions
  • Fundraising committee chairs

Ready to Shape Africa's Tomorrow?

Build a world-class organization transforming African leaders.
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Contact the outgoing MCP Committee members, Kafui Kutsinyah (Chair), Marie Shabaya (Program Coordinator), Daniel Armstrong (Curriculum Lead), Klubosumo Borh (Advisor), or Michael Willis (Advisor) to discuss your involvement.