Common Purpose

Established in 2006, Common Purpose is a UK-based organization that runs leadership development programs for students and professionals around the world.  With this award, Common Purpose is hosting two four-day leadership programs for students in Lagos and Abuja. Some 200 education, public policy, and other students spend four days learning about accountability, civic rights, and the education sector, ultimately proposing projects to tackle the sector’s most pressing issues. The expected outcome is a cohort of 200 young people who have improved leadership skills, a new understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the education sector, and an increased commitment to contribute to their society.