Africa Impact Forum 2025
Africa the Good Society - The Power of We
2-6 October 2025
Cape Town & Hermanus, South Africa
About
Where Africa's leaders connect, reflect and turn shared vision into impact.
The Africa Impact Forum (AIF) was initiated by the Africa Leadership Initiative (ALI) to provide a unique platform where Fellows from across the continent connect deeply on Africa’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Held every two years, the AIF strengthens a network of ethical, values-based leaders committed to building the Good Society - a vision of Africa defined by integrity, collaboration and sustainable progress.
Since its inaugural event in 2018, the AIF has become a catalyst for bold leadership and collective action across Africa.
Africa the Good Society - The Power of We
AIF 2025
Africa stands at a pivotal moment. The challenges before us are complex, but our collective leadership and shared commitment unlock the power to shape a future defined by unity, resilience and the Good Society.
Unite in Purpose
Answering the Call
The Africa Impact Forum 2025 invites you to lead this next chapter— to harness the Power of We and shape enlightened communities grounded in trust, shared values and resilience. It is a call to embrace leadership as a shared responsibility—a force that binds us in common purpose and a deep commitment to the Good Society.
Rooted in Our Collective Heritage
Africa's Strength in Unity
The Good Society is not an abstract ideal but a living reality grounded in our traditions of Ubuntu - the understanding that “I am because we are.” At AIF 2025, we will draw on this heritage to reimagine leadership as a collective force that nurtures trust, dignity and mutual responsibility.
From Vision to Action
Building Enlightened Communities
By fostering collaboration across sectors and borders, we strengthen the network of change-makers committed to ethical leadership and sustainable impact. Together, we will forge pathways that honour Africa’s unique potential and set a new standard for what enlightened communities can achieve - a Good Society that thrives on collective wisdom and bold action.
AIF 2025 Leadership Focus Areas
01
Personal Leadership
Healing as the Foundation of Enlightened Communities
True leadership begins with self-awareness and healing, empowering Fellows to lead with integrity and resilience that inspires trust and collective progress.
02
Political Agency
Africa's Voice, Africa's Future
Effective leadership amplifies Africa’s voice globally, advancing accountable governance and policy innovation that secures the continent’s self-reliance and influence.
03
Economic Empowerment
Shaping African Prosperity, Together
Inclusive economic growth is driven by homegrown solutions and regional collaboration that create opportunities benefiting entire communities across Africa.
04
Environmental Stewardship
Honouring Our Place in Nature
Our wellbeing is intertwined with the land; enlightened communities lead by embracing sustainable practices that protect and restore Africa’s natural heritage.
05
Social Cohesion
Advancing Unity and Ubuntu in Practice
Building the Good Society requires fostering belonging and dignity through trust, solidarity and the lived practice of Ubuntu in every community.
06
Innovation and Replicability
Showcasing African Ingenuity
African ingenuity is transforming lives through scalable innovations in technology, sustainability and social enterprise that set new standards globally.
07
Youth Agency
Igniting Africa's Good Society Through Young Voices
Africa’s future is shaped by youth leadership that drives justice, innovation and inclusion, making young people co-creators of resilient, visionary communities.
Our Journey of Impact
Sponsors
Special thanks goes to our sponsors for their support of the Africa Impact Forum 2025.
