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LCA Membership

A community of leaders committed to change that lasts.

Leading Change Africa (LCA) membership recognises leaders who are serious about values-based influence, strategic execution, and people-centred change across African institutions and nations.

Membership is not just a title. It is a professional and moral commitment to lead with character, clarity, and measurable impact—whether you serve in government, business, non-profit, faith-based, or community spaces.

LCA members gain access to a trusted network, curated learning opportunities, and specialised support to help them translate intention into execution and execution into real public value.

Who LCA membership is for

LCA is designed for leaders who:

  • Hold responsibility for teams, projects, organisations, or public initiatives;
  • Want to align values with daily leadership decisions;
  • Are actively engaged in solving real problems in their context; and
  • Desire a community that challenges, equips, and supports them.
Membership Designations

Pathways for growth, recognition, and impact.

Each designation reflects a combination of experience, responsibility, and contribution to values-based leadership and change across Africa. Members may progress over time as their influence and engagement deepen.

Entry Pathway

Affiliate, Leading Change Africa (AfLCA)

Ideal for emerging leaders, students, early-career professionals, and practitioners who are just beginning their LCA journey.

  • Demonstrates interest in strategic leadership and change.
  • Participates in LCA programs, webinars, or learning experiences.
  • Commits to LCA’s values of integrity, service, and stewardship.
Core Membership

Member, Leading Change Africa (MLCA)

For practising leaders who hold responsibility for people, projects, or budgets and are actively applying LCA principles in their context.

  • Minimum relevant leadership or management experience (e.g. 3+ years).
  • Completed at least one core LCA programme or equivalent learning pathway.
  • Shows evidence of applying strategy, change, and people-leadership tools.
Advanced Practice

Senior Member, Leading Change Africa (SMLCA)

For senior leaders and managers driving change across units, departments, or multiple teams.

  • Holds significant leadership responsibility (e.g. department, region, or organisation).
  • Consistently demonstrates values-based decision-making and change leadership.
  • Actively mentors or develops other leaders within their sphere of influence.
Recognised Contributor

Associate Fellow, Leading Change Africa (AFLCA)

For leaders with a visible track record of institution building, reform, or transformation, who also contribute intellectually or practically to LCA’s work.

  • Leads or has led major initiatives, reforms, or organisational transformations.
  • Shares practice and insights through speaking, writing, research, or mentoring.
  • Engages in collaborative projects, advisory work, or programme development with LCA.
Top Tier

Fellow, Leading Change Africa (FLCA)

The highest professional recognition within LCA—reserved for leaders whose work has demonstrated sustained, multi-year impact on institutions, sectors, or nations.

  • Proven record of high-level strategic leadership and nation-building contributions.
  • Embodies LCA’s values in public life, organisational practice, and personal conduct.
  • Serves as a reference point, mentor, and thought partner for the wider LCA community.
What Members Receive

Recognition, community, and tools for real change.

Professional recognition

Each member receives a unique membership number, a verifiable digital certificate, and permission to use their post-nominal letters (AfLCA, MLCA, SMLCA, AFLCA, FLCA) where appropriate.

Learning & development

Priority access to selected LCA programmes, masterclasses, and insight sessions focused on strategy, change, culture, and people leadership in African contexts.

Community & collaboration

Opportunities to connect with other LCA members, contribute to practice-based conversations, and collaborate on cross-sector initiatives.

Pathways for growth

Clear routes for progression from Affiliate to Fellow, as members deepen their leadership practice, contribution, and impact over time.

How Membership Works

From interest to recognition.

  1. Expression of interest or nomination – a leader applies directly or is nominated through an LCA programme, partner institution, or referral.
  2. Review and alignment check – LCA assesses role, experience, track-record, and values alignment against the relevant designation criteria.
  3. Confirmation and onboarding – successful candidates receive their designation, membership number, certificate, and next steps for engagement.
  4. Ongoing review – membership status may be upgraded (or, where necessary, withdrawn) based on conduct, contribution, and continued alignment with LCA values.

Verification of Membership

Every active member of LCA has a unique membership number which can be verified by institutions, partners, and the public.

To confirm a member’s status, visit the verification page below and enter their membership number:

Verify a Member

For additional due diligence, organisations may also request a signed confirmation letter from the LCA Secretariat.

Join the Community

Ready to explore membership with Leading Change Africa?

Whether you are an emerging leader, a mid-career manager, a senior executive, or a sector-shaping practitioner, there is a pathway within LCA for you.

Share a few details about your role, the change you are leading, and the designation that best fits your current stage. Our team will review and respond with next steps.

Express Interest in LCA Membership

Tell us a bit about your leadership context and where you are on your change-leadership journey.

This form submits to the LCA Secretariat. Sharing more context helps us suggest the most appropriate designation pathway and development options.