About

One Million Leaders Africa (OMLA) is a transformative youth leadership initiative dedicated to empowering young Africans with the skills, mindset, and networks needed to drive sustainable change in their communities. Established in 2020, OMLA identifies promising young leaders across Africa and provides them with intensive training in leadership, social entrepreneurship, and community development through its flagship OMLA Fellowship. The fellowship follows a multiplier model, where selected Fellows mentor hundreds of “Stars” and “Starlets,” creating a ripple effect of positive social impact. Beyond leadership training, OMLA equips youth with practical tools to design and implement innovative solutions for challenges such as climate change, food security, education, and waste management. The organization emphasizes core values such as integrity, accountability, sustainability, and teamwork. By fostering a network of socially responsible leaders, OMLA envisions an Africa where empowered youth catalyze long-term community transformation, economic growth, and environmental stewardship across the continent.

Social transformation Climate Action Education Programs Community support Skills development

Oluwaseun Gideon Ojo

Co founder and CEO

Operating since 2020

8-10 Members

Impact

Eco-system

Villages

Sectors

Community Resilience

Education for Sustainability

Sustainability and Environmental Innovation

Environmental Services

Products & services

OMLA’s unique approach ensures measurable community impact by combining mentorship, project execution, and skill development.

OMLA’s Transformative Approach to Empowering Young Leaders

1.Intensive Fellowship Training: OMLA equips young Africans through a structured fellowship program covering leadership, social entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Fellows gain practical skills, strategic thinking, and ethical guidance, preparing them to design and execute impactful projects in their communities, fostering responsible, proactive, and innovative leaders.

2.Multiplier Mentorship Model: Fellows mentor “Stars,” who then mentor “Starlets,” creating a cascading impact of leadership development. This model ensures skills, knowledge, and values reach hundreds of youth, fostering a culture of peer learning, empowerment, and community-driven social change across multiple African regions.

3.Community Project Implementation: Participants apply their training by designing and leading community projects. These initiatives address local challenges such as education gaps, climate change, and food security, providing real-world problem-solving experience while creating tangible benefits for communities.

4.Bootcamps and Workshops: OMLA organizes skill-building bootcamps and workshops on topics like sustainability, innovation, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. These sessions combine theory with practice, enabling participants to develop hands-on skills, collaborative abilities, and solutions-focused mindsets for long-term impact.

5.Values-Driven Leadership: Ethical leadership is central to OMLA. Programs instill values such as integrity, accountability, teamwork, and humility, ensuring participants act responsibly while leading social initiatives. This approach strengthens trust, credibility, and positive societal influence among youth leaders and their communities.

6.Alumni Engagement and Support: Graduates remain connected through the OMLA alumni network, receiving ongoing mentorship, resources, and collaboration opportunities. This sustained engagement allows participants to scale their projects, share best practices, and continue driving community transformation while mentoring future leaders.