Ubuntu in action

Summary

The program is currently in development.

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10-Day Leadership Journey

Co-creation | Nature | Ubuntu in Practice
Leadership through Connection

In a world that demands resilience and collaboration, Ubuntu offers a powerful compass:

“I am because we are.”

During this unique journey, you will explore what empathetic, collective, and sustainable leadership truly means through direct collaboration with African entrepreneurs, students, and communities.

What You’ll Experience

 A deep leadership development experience through:

• Practical application of the Ubuntu philosophy: “I am because we are.”

• Co-creation and collaboration with local entrepreneurs, students, and leaders

• Reflection on personal leadership through an intercultural perspective

• Exploration of ecosystems, rituals, culture, and nature in Southern Africa

Program Overview

1. Lesotho: Hackathon – Ubuntu in Business (3 days)

Locations: Roma University, Sani Wines, The Trading Post

Activities:

• Collaborating with Lesotho-based entrepreneurs and students

• Working sessions focused on:

o Ubuntu as an identity and business model

o Scaling up Sani Wines (wine production)

o Empowering The Trading Post (hospitality)

o Supporting start-ups grounded in Ubuntu values

• Workshops on branding, marketing, storytelling, and pitch training

• Practical assignments such as developing a business plan or campaign

• Closing celebration and presentation of outcomes

Outcomes:

• Concrete action plans

• Deeper understanding of Ubuntu-inspired leadership

• Strengthened international connections

2. Wildlife Ranger Training (2 days)

Location: South African nature reserve

Contents:

• Training with wildlife rangers: learning to read ecosystems, signals, and interconnections

• Theory and hands-on experience (on foot and by jeep)

• Overnight stay in a tented campsite, with local cuisine and outdoor showers

Purpose:
To slow down, deepen insight, and learn from natural leadership dynamics

3. Eswatini: Experiencing the Power of Modern Africa (3 days)

Focus: Exploring how Ubuntu is practiced within an autocratic kingdom

Program:

• Visiting universities, businesses, and government institutions

• Lecture on the king’s role and cultural contrasts with Lesotho

• Meetings with young entrepreneurs, artists, and female leaders

• Rituals for reflection, gratitude, celebration, and closure

Key Takeaways from the Journey

• Deepened understanding of connected, inclusive, and sustainable leadership

• New perspectives on collaboration, entrepreneurship, and identity

• Opportunities for long-term partnerships (e.g. buddy programs)

• Practical lessons to integrate into your professional and personal life in the Netherlands

Core Themes

• Ubuntu in practice: equality, community, reciprocity

• Leadership in transition: from ego to eco

• Intercultural learning: Lesotho ↔ Eswatini ↔ The Netherlands

• Rhythms of reflection: nature, culture, and community

An inspiring journey for entrepreneurs, leaders, changemakers, and alumni of previous Ubuntu journeys who want to learn in equality and be inspired by the power of Africa.