Deadline: October 14, 2026
Nominations are invited for the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity 2027 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.
The programme focuses on themes such as:
- Self-repair for societal repair
- Ubuntu and compassionate leadership
- Forgiveness, indignation, and righteous anger
- Finding purpose and building a “Circle of Courage”
Benefits
- The Foundation covers all programme costs, accommodation, and meals. Participants (or their sponsors) are responsible for travel to and from South Africa.
- 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.
Eligibility
They 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 – they encourage nominations from across the globe. However, 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
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”.
For more information, visit Leading for Humanity.
