Delta and JA Africa Support Female Leaders in Africa

Delta Air Lines and Junior Achievement (JA) Africa have concluded the 2026 LEAD Camp, graduating 61 high-potential African girls and inducting them into the 10 Million African Girls (10MAG) community. The camp, held in Accra from March 2–8, marked International Women’s Day and focused on the theme “Give to Gain.” Participants represented Eswatini, Ghana, Nigeria, Mauritius, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia.

LEAD Camp Curriculum and Objectives

The week-long LEAD Camp provided immersive, skills-based learning designed to enhance executive presence, decision-making, entrepreneurial thinking, and future-ready competencies. The curriculum incorporated leadership development, emotional intelligence, financial capability, advocacy, and career pathway exploration through interactions with corporate leaders, policy professionals, and industry practitioners. This aligns with UNICEF’s Skills4Girls framework, which emphasizes the importance of life skills, digital literacy, STEM exposure, and leadership development for adolescent girls.

Social Impact Challenge

A key component of the program was the “Give to Gain” Social Impact Challenge. Participants collaborated in cross-country teams to develop practical solutions for community issues. Finalist teams presented their projects during the graduation ceremony, demonstrating problem-solving skills, collaboration, and a focus on measurable impact.

10 Million African Girls (10MAG) Community

Each participant was inducted into the 10MAG community, a platform offering ongoing mentorship, scholarships, entrepreneurial incubation, and professional networking. This aims to ensure sustained engagement and provide a broader ecosystem of opportunity and accountability for the graduates.

Delta Air Lines and JA Africa Partnership

Delta Air Lines’ partnership with JA Africa reflects a commitment to community partnerships that promote educational access and workforce readiness. The airline’s CEO, Ed Bastian, emphasized the importance of access to knowledge, networks, and opportunity for sustainable progress. The LEAD camp platform has evolved into a pan-African gathering for emerging female leaders, reinforcing the strategic alignment between Delta and JA Africa.

About Junior Achievement (JA) Africa

JA Africa is a youth-serving NGO focused on the economic empowerment of young Africans. It delivers hands-on learning in entrepreneurship, work readiness, financial capability, STEM, and digital skills to over 1.6 million young people annually across 23 countries. The organization aims to equip young people to tackle real-world problems, launch businesses, and confidently enter the workforce.

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is a global airline committed to connecting people, communities, and opportunities. The airline invests in education, workforce readiness, and empowerment initiatives, including partnerships with organizations like JA Africa, to provide young people with mentorship, skills development, and transformative experiences.