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Partnerships

Partner With Us

MLI has delivered programmes in partnership with diplomatic missions, universities, technology organisations, and government agencies. We welcome new partners who share a commitment to developing principled, globally capable leaders.

Why Partner With MLI

Since 2007, MLI has built a track record of delivering structured, rigorous leadership development across Africa and beyond. Our programmes align with global development frameworks including the SDGs, making them well-suited for ESG-aligned corporate investments, bilateral donor portfolios, and foundation funding.

Partnership with MLI is substantive, not ceremonial. We work with partners to co-design, co-fund, or co-deliver programmes that are meaningful for the communities we serve — and that are clearly documented, monitored, and reported on.

18+ YearsInstitutional track record since 2007
6+ PartnersActive institutional collaborations
501(c)(3)US-registered tax-exempt nonprofit
Partnership Types

We welcome partnerships
across several categories

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Foundations & Bilateral Donors
Project-specific and multi-year funding partnerships. MLI meets international grant reporting and compliance standards.
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Universities & Academic Institutions
Curriculum collaboration, student engagement, knowledge exchange, and co-delivery across programmes in Africa and North America.
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Corporate & CSR Partners
MLI programmes align with SDGs 4, 5, 8, 10, and 16 — making them well-suited for ESG-aligned funding and CSR investments.
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Diplomatic Missions & Government
Programme co-delivery with government agencies and diplomatic missions — as demonstrated with the U.S. Consulate General and SMEDAN.
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NGOs & Civil Society
Collaborative delivery, community outreach, and civic engagement initiatives — particularly in underserved and rural contexts.
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Technology & STEM Organisations
Technology curriculum, STEM content development, and digital literacy delivery — particularly in our Girls Can Code programme.
SDG Alignment
SDG 1 SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 8 SDG 10 SDG 16 SDG 17
Start the Conversation

Tell us about your organisation
and partnership interest

Complete the form below and a member of our partnerships team will respond within two business days to explore next steps.

Or email our partnerships team directly: partnerships@matadorsleadershipinstitute.org · We respond within two business days.