Build
the future.
We identify, train, and fund young African leaders with the credibility, capital, and networks to move real work forward.
A leadership platform built for substance, not spectacle.
NGLA 2026 in motion
A full-frame glimpse of the pace, people, and purpose behind the New Generation Leaders Assembly.
Our Global Track Record
Six operating nations, with partnerships and exchanges reaching 15+ countries.
Direct outreach across Africa
Community labs & convenings
Operating footprint across Africa
Architects of Change
Our programs are not just courses; they are incubators for the next generation of African leadership.
New Generation Leaders Assembly (18-22 Nov)
The premier leadership development platform connecting young changemakers with global mentors, resources, and opportunities.
"African youth need capital, trust, and room to lead."
I founded New Generation International Foundation at 16 with one conviction: young people across Africa already carry the imagination and courage this continent needs.
Our role is to back that leadership with mentorship, credibility, and practical support so bold ideas can survive beyond inspiration.
Kgotso Hope Lekau
Founder & Chairman
"I believe that one of the best things about humans is the beauty of our individuality...Look forward seeing you at the NGLA 2026."
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In The Press
Experience Gauteng by walking in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela
29 November 2018
A feature highlighting the journey of walking in Madiba's footsteps, referencing the impact of local changemakers in Gauteng.
Read ArticleKgotso Hope Lekau - Profile
Profile
An in-depth look at Kgotso Hope Lekau's work and the vision behind the operational initiatives of the foundation.
Read ArticleTYI's SADC Top 100 of 2019: Kgotso Hope Lekau, Trailblazers
28 November 2019
Recognises Lekau as a SADC trailblazer and recounts how the foundation had already reached 100,000+ young people in multiple African countries by 2019 while championing leadership, entrepreneurship, media, and sport.
Read ArticleIn Conversation with Kgotso Hope Lekau
30 October 2025
A radio interview that positions Lekau as an entrepreneur, speaker, and media innovator while highlighting the New Generation International Foundation's reach across Southern Africa.
Read ArticleIt will ALWAYS make sense in the End
4 December 2025
Lekau announces New Generation Leaders Assembly 2026, brands 2026 as his Year of Ministry, and ties the NGI Foundation to upcoming leadership programming.
Read ArticleReady to Make a Difference
Whether you want to lead, mentor, or partner, there's a place for you in our movement.
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