The Amazon Leadership Initiative (TheALI)

5 years of validating #African girls' and young women's dreams🚀🌟 #BlackGirlYourDreamsAreValid

Are you a female leader between the ages of 14-35 and are based in Johannesburg, #SouthAfrica or Windhoek, #Namibia? Be part of 'Roots and Routes': An Intergenerational Leadership Knowledge Sharing Circle Apply to secure your spot: bit.ly/IGLSC #BridgingGenerations

Peace is the presence of justice, reconciliation & courage to change systems✊🏾 TheALI Associate Abbie Edropia recently represented her country #DRC at a 3-days workshop 'Leadership Lab for African Women and Youth’ hosted by @_IJR_ delving into the Youth, Peace & Security agenda.

@TheALIorg proudly launched the 1st “From Learners to Leaders” Advocacy Project in #Johannesburg supported by @riseupforgirls 50 learners from Naledi High School & Moletsane High School together with their parents & teachers joined to mark the beginning of this momentous journey

@TheALIorg paid a courtesy visit to @DBE_SA to discuss collaborative efforts towards our @riseupforgirls Advocacy Project ‘From Learners to Leaders – Integrating Gender and Civic Participation in Education.’ Institutions listening + supporting = real impact. 🇿🇦 #GirlsInLeadership

To our TheALI Muslim sisters and all those celebrating across the globe, We wish you a healthy and joyous #EidulFitr May this day of celebration reflect the strength and discipline of your journey over the past month May Allah accept your good deeds and bless you.🌙✨ #EidMubarak

POV: You’re building a Pan-African feminist ecosystem. 💎 Thank you #Namibia for showing up with such intentionality and heart. We celebrated our wins, anchored ourselves in our principles, and left more determined than ever.🖤 📺 Watch the full event: youtu.be/22dC0UU6vkk

This milestone event, a core pillar of our mission to strengthen the Young Female-Led Feminist Leadership Ecosystem in Southern Africa, was made possible through the support of @awdf01 🤝🏾 The journey doesn't end here. We are just getting started.

Our speakers didn’t just share knowledge; they dropped pearls of wisdom that challenged us to occupy our spaces with unapologetic confidence. 📺 Relive the magic and catch the full highlights: youtu.be/22dC0UU6vkk

"You are a masterpiece, a work of art that is still in progress. Stand at the front and declare, This is my right, this is my space." - @achiengakena Executive Board Member @TheALIorg The #IWD2026 Namibia Convening was, through and through, a masterclass in community-led change.

Happening today at Furstenhof Protea Hotel in #windhoek #Namibia and on Zoom Online. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #IWD2026 convening is supported by @awdf01 under our "Strengthening a Pan-African Young Female-Led Feminist Leadership Ecosystem in Southern Africa" project.

Throughout my journey in law and data privacy, I have come to believe deeply that when women are equipped with knowledge, opportunity, and the courage to lead, they create pathways not only for themselves but for others who follow.

To every woman pursuing her purpose: your vision is valid, your voice is powerful, and your leadership is needed. ✨ #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #BlackGirlYourDreamsAreValid #RightsJusticeActionForALLWomenandGirls

I look forward to sharing insights, learning from fellow panelists, and contributing to a conversation that centers growth, responsibility, and collective progress for women and girls everywhere.

I am truly honored to be invited as a guest speaker at the #IWD2026 Namibia Convening for the panel discussion on “Empowerment Mindset: Empowered Women Empower Women.” For me, empowerment is more than a theme; it is a commitment to action.

From history-making leadership to empowering the next generation, @TheALIorg is honored to host the trailblazer, the phenomenal @FenniNghikevali Founder and CEO of FENomenal Leadership, as Keynote Speaker at #IWD2026 Namibia Convening. #RightsJusticeActionForALLWomenandGirls

Ending the day during #IWD2026 Namibia Convening with a focus on innovation, by none other than Ms @MaryUkoli -Okpako @TheALIorg wonderful Administrative and Human Resource Associate. Mary is a specialist in using technology to empower women in the modern workplace.

Steering our #IWD2026 Convening is the multi-talented Ms. Jemimah Ndebele 🎤 She is a creative director, journalist, and the founder of Tandari Investment CC, with a deep passion for African development and governance. Register to participate virtually: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#IWD2026 - Expect inspiring conversations with female luminaries and young female leaders driving gender justice across the region. If you applied, check your email to see if you were selected. Those outside #Namibia, register to participate virtually: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We will have an interactive session titled - My Strength at #IWD2026 Namibia Convening, facilitated by Ms. Kuhatumwa Tangi, an MC and Fisheries and Ocean Sciences student, with a passion for sustainable development and marine resources. Get ready to engage and grow.

Igniting the room at #IWD2026 Namibia Convening through poem 🎤 is Ms. Tutungeni Ndengu. A law student @unam_na who through her powerful words, bridges traditional wisdom with modern legal principles, advocating for a future where women’s rights are central to our justice system.

Ms. Karina Nunes is a proud representative of the Ovazemba, championing justice for marginalized communities like hers and uses her legal career to drive social impact. Catch Ms. Karina on the fireside chat: ‘Giving, Gaining, Rising’ at #IWD2026 Namibia Convening.

We'll have Ms. Sylvia Sawahenga during the fireside chat: ‘Giving, Gaining, Rising’ as we commemorate #IWD2026. She is a travel specialist with 13 years of industry experience & founder of Ompo Travel and Safari, inspiring the next generation of female tourism entrepreneurs.