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Tutu Foundation Leading for Humanity Programme

  • Organization: The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
  • Type: Workshop
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: October 14, 2026
  • Funding: Partially Funded

The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation is taking nominations for Leading for Humanity, an 8-day residential leadership programme in Cape Town and Hermanus, South Africa, in April 2027. Through guided conversations, peer exchange and personal reflection, participants work on themes like forgiveness, Ubuntu and self-repair, and join a lifelong alumni network of people leading for truth and justice. You can nominate yourself or someone else, by email, and it costs nothing to apply. **What you get:** - All programme costs, accommodation and meals for the 8-day residential, covered by the Foundation - A place in the Leading for Humanity alumni network of courageous leaders - Travel to and from South Africa is NOT covered: participants or their sponsors pay for it **What you'll do:** - Spend 8 days in residence in Cape Town and Hermanus in April 2027, with full attendance required - Take part in courageous conversations, peer exchange and personal reflection - Explore self-repair for societal repair, Ubuntu and compassionate leadership, forgiveness and righteous anger, and building a Circle of Courage **Key dates:** - Nominations opened 11 September 2026 - Nominations close 14 October 2026 - Shortlisted nominees are contacted for interviews - Final cohort announced early in 2027 - Residential programme runs in April 2027 **More information:** - Nominate by email to shanti@tutu.org.za with the subject line "Leading for Humanity nomination - 2027 cohort" - Include a motivation, the nominee's contact details, a short biography and any supporting materials such as a CV or reference letters - Enquiries: shanti@tutu.org.za or +27 21 552 7524

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The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy FoundationWorkshop

Tutu Foundation Leading for Humanity Programme

Oct 14, 2026 23:59:00 SAST
Opportunity type
Workshop
Funding
Partially Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Oct 14, 2026 23:59:00 SAST

About this opportunity

The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation is taking nominations for Leading for Humanity, an 8-day residential leadership programme in Cape Town and Hermanus, South Africa, in April 2027. Through guided conversations, peer exchange and personal reflection, participants work on themes like forgiveness, Ubuntu and self-repair, and join a lifelong alumni network of people leading for truth and justice. You can nominate yourself or someone else, by email, and it costs nothing to apply.

What you get:

  • All programme costs, accommodation and meals for the 8-day residential, covered by the Foundation
  • A place in the Leading for Humanity alumni network of courageous leaders
  • Travel to and from South Africa is NOT covered: participants or their sponsors pay for it

What you'll do:

  • Spend 8 days in residence in Cape Town and Hermanus in April 2027, with full attendance required
  • Take part in courageous conversations, peer exchange and personal reflection
  • Explore self-repair for societal repair, Ubuntu and compassionate leadership, forgiveness and righteous anger, and building a Circle of Courage

Key dates:

  • Nominations opened 11 September 2026
  • Nominations close 14 October 2026
  • Shortlisted nominees are contacted for interviews
  • Final cohort announced early in 2027
  • Residential programme runs in April 2027

More information:

  • Nominate by email to shanti@tutu.org.za with the subject line "Leading for Humanity nomination - 2027 cohort"
  • Include a motivation, the nominee's contact details, a short biography and any supporting materials such as a CV or reference letters
  • Enquiries: shanti@tutu.org.za or +27 21 552 7524

Who can apply

  • Open to South African and international nominees; nominees from across the globe are encouraged
  • No age limit: leaders of any age, sector or life experience
  • Must be able to travel to Cape Town and Hermanus, South Africa, and attend the full 8-day programme in April 2027
  • Must demonstrate leadership potential and courage in standing up for truth, human rights and justice
  • Must be willing to engage in vulnerable, challenging conversations in an intensive residential setting
  • Self-nominations and nominations by colleagues, mentors, employers or community members are accepted
  • Nomination needs a motivation, nominee contact details, a brief biography and supporting materials (for example a CV or reference letters)

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Good to know

  • +Eight days in residence in Cape Town and Hermanus, South Africa, in April 2027, with programme costs, accommodation and meals covered
  • +Run by the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, with a lifelong alumni network afterwards
  • +Open worldwide with no age limit, and you can nominate yourself
  • +No form and no fee: you send a nomination by email with a motivation, a short biography and a CV or reference letters

Worth checking yourself

  • !You pay your own travel to and from South Africa, or find a sponsor to cover it
  • !Full attendance for all eight days is mandatory, and the Foundation says nothing about visas
  • !Not a youth programme: you are considered alongside leaders of any age and career stage
  • !No closing time is given for Wednesday 14 October, and places are limited, so send your nomination early
  • !Shortlisted nominees are interviewed, and the final cohort is confirmed in early 2027

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Tutu Foundation Leading for Humanity Programme
Oct 14, 2026 23:59:00 SAST