Applications are currently being accepted for The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation 2027 Leading for Humanity Leadership Programme for Young Changemakers. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity Leadership Programme for Young Changemakers
The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation invites nominations for the 2026 Leading for Humanity cohort. This flagship programme nurtures a global generation of courageous leaders who embody the values and moral courage of Archbishop Tutu, catalysing the “million ripples” of change needed in the world.
Leading for Humanity is an immersive 8-day residential journey that nurtures courageous leaders for truth and justice. Through courageous conversations, peer exchange, and personal reflection, participants explore themes like self-repair, forgiveness, and Ubuntu. The experience builds the moral courage to lead from wherever you are and connects you to a lifelong community of purpose.
Benefits of The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity Leadership Programme for Young Changemakers
- Participants gain a stronger moral compass, the courage to lead from where they are, and a lifelong connection to a diverse community of change-makers.
The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity Leadership Programme for Young Changemakers Requirements
The programme welcome nominations of individuals who demonstrate:
- Leadership potential and courage – people who stand up for truth, human rights and justice in the spirit of Archbishop Tutu.
- Diversity of backgrounds – leaders of any age, sector or life experience who are ready to engage deeply with themselves and others.
- Commitment to societal repair – individuals willing to engage in vulnerable, challenging conversations and to commit to an intensive residential experience.
- South African or international applicants. Nominees must be able to travel to Cape Town and Hermanus and participate fully in the programme.
Self nominations and nominations by colleagues, mentors, employers or community members are welcome.
Application Date and Process
- Prepare a motivation outlining why your nominee embodies courageous leadership and how they would contribute to and benefit from the programme.
- Include the nominee’s contact details, a brief biography and any supporting materials (e.g., CV, reference letters).
- Submit the nomination via email at [email protected] with the subject line “Leading for Humanity nomination – 2027 cohort”.
Nominations open on 11 September 2026. They encourage early submissions, as places are limited. Shortlisted nominees will be contacted for interviews and additional information.
Selection process
Application Deadline
14 October, 2026
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