Theme

Reshaping Africa’s collective image:

Global access and opportunities through L&D

Become An Impact Partner with

The MandelA Package

Inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the spirit of Mandela Month, the Mandela Package is a LnD Africa Rise partnership initiative for the L&D Africa Rise 2026.

Become an Impact Partner and help unlock the potential of Africa’s next generation of professionals. By sponsoring a young professional to attend LnD Africa Rise 2026, your organisation contributes to the development of future-ready talent equipped with leadership, innovation, digital, sustainability, and workplace skills needed to drive Africa’s growth.

Packages

 Sponsor 10 Students

Online attendance for R 18,600.

 Sponsor 1 Student

In-person attendance for R 4,650

WHY BECOME AN IMPACT PARTNER?

YOUR IMPACT

• Expand access to world-class learning and development opportunities.
• Equip emerging professionals with future-focused skills and industry insights.
• Support mentorship, networking, and career advancement opportunities.
• Help bridge opportunity gaps across Africa.
• Contribute to building a more skilled, innovative, and competitive workforce.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Recognition as a champion of talent development.
• Enhanced employer and corporate brand reputation.
• Demonstrated commitment to ESG, CSR, and workforce development goals.
• Association with a leading Pan-African learning and development movement.
• Access to a growing network of learning leaders, innovators, and professionals.
• Brand promotion on LnD social media platforms.

One sponsorship. One future transformed. Lasting impact across Africa.

Sponsor a young professional. Shape Africa’s future.

Your support helps emerging leaders gain access to transformative learning, mentorship, networking, and future-ready skills that accelerate careers and strengthen Africa’s workforce.