The IAL-U commenced operations with a small investment in 2000 and has since grown into an organization of 20 full-time employees, dozens of volunteers, associate lecturers and professionals. Our span of influence stretches across Uganda, Rwanda, DR Congo and South Sudan. IAL-U integrated approach of providing leadership training with core educational curriculum has changed the thinking and attitudes of participants, to create the type of leaders who have the skills, attitudes and approach necessary to end poverty and wars in their country.

Uganda is located in East Africa and has a population of approximately 30 million with per capita income of about $300. Agriculture is the main stay of the economy with more than 76% of the population employed in the sector. According to the State of Uganda Population Report 2007, 31% of the Ugandan population lives below the poverty line. Knowledge and advanced skills are considered critical elements in supporting the economic growth and standard of living across Uganda. The IAL-U provides a number of educational programs intended to raise the skills and attitudes of individuals at key levels of society to advance the economy and improve living conditions for citizens.

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