I am because you are.
The Ubuntu Leaders Academy is a non-formal education programme of Instituto Padre António Vieira. It develops social and emotional skills, ethical leadership and commitment to the community, drawing on the Ubuntu philosophy.
Detailed pages are currently available in Portuguese.
Ubuntu leaders in action
Young people who lead with purpose and serve their communities.
I am a person through other people.
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Ubuntu around the world
The Academy is part of an international network present in dozens of countries, promoting a shared vision of humanist leadership adapted to different cultural and educational contexts.
85%
Participants report stronger community belonging and engagement
70%
Positive evolution in personal and relational growth indicators
90%
Development of leadership and social responsibility skills
Communities
An international community
Ubuntu communities work together across four regions, sharing learning, cooperation and community action.
América Latina
Brasil, Colômbia, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, Equador, México.
Europa
Portugal, Espanha, Alemanha, Bélgica, Polónia, Áustria, Finlândia, Reino Unido, Itália e Grécia.
África
Guiné-Bissau, Cabo Verde, Senegal, São Tomé e Príncipe, Zimbabué, Moçambique, África do Sul, Quénia, Uganda, Sudão do Sul, Nigéria, Zâmbia e Marrocos.
Ásia e Médio Oriente
Jordânia, Timor-Leste, Filipinas e Camboja.
Ubuntu Pillars
Five pillars of leadership that serves
The Academy is built on an experiential and relational approach that develops five complementary social and emotional skills. Detailed pages are currently available in Portuguese.
Autoconhecimento
Conhecer-se para se poder transformar.
Autoconfiança
Reconhecer o próprio valor e agir apesar da dúvida.
Resiliência
Atravessar a adversidade sem perder o sentido do caminho.
Empatia
Ver o mundo com os olhos do outro.
Serviço
Colocar o que se aprendeu ao serviço da comunidade.
News
Detailed pages are currently available in Portuguese.
