Danielle Alakija

“The ADEL program created an engaging and welcoming space, in which open dialogue on key issues facing the Global South was able to be discussed without fear of censorship. I had a wonderful time meeting and bonding with the other participants—which, considering I am typically a bit of a silent participant in these programs, is really saying something.

While I could go on about the benefits of this program, I will keep it to a singular point. I entered the ADEL program feeling rather helpless about the state of the world, and I left the program with the sense that there is hope for the current and next generation of young leaders to create a better world— one we clearly all believe in.”