The Architect of Hope
Kgotso Hope Lekau: From teenage passion project to global institution.
From Pain to Purpose
Dear Leader,
‘When I founded the New Generation International Foundation in 2016, January 22nd - As a young 16 year old - the heart was birthed from building a new generation of young people, children in Africa - who are empowered, inspired and equipped to Dare to be a radical generation.
During my cancer years between age 9 to 13 years, I remember being in the hospital ward with fellow young people who not only believed that ‘it was over’ for all of us but they had no dreams, they believed due to their background, they won’t amount to anything’.
The NGIFoundation was birthed to change that and in the last decade, we have done so across Cape Town; South Africa and continued to reach many across the African continent. Impacting lives has brought the greatest joy in my heart. In fact, it’s made me younger.
The New Generation Leaders Assembly 2027 is scheduled for Cape Town from 24 to 28 March 2027. Applications close at the end of January 2027.
If you are reading this, I would love you, YES YOU, to consider applying for the New Generation Leaders Assembly 2027. The planned cohort is 100–150 delegates aged 18–40.
To Create. To Build. To Impact!
A message to Leaders, to Social Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Creatives, Visionaries and Changemakers!
Key dates
- • 2016: The Foundation begins
- • 2027: New Generation Leaders Assembly, 24–28 March
Join the Vision
The Architect has laid the blueprint. Now we build the assembly.