Paper short abstract:

The benefits of being in a community is the way it facilitates building long-lasting bonds and meaningful relationships to feel a sense of belonging and identity. The Scholars' community is building connections between the next generation of transformative leaders who are making change in Africa.

Paper long abstract:

The benefits of being a part of a strong community is in the way it facilitates building strong, long-lasting bonds and meaningful relationships to feel a sense of belonging and identity. The Scholars' community is building the connections between the next generation of transformative leaders who are poised to make monumental change in Africa. The foundation of the Scholars network comes from its shared values of integrity, empathy and courage. This foundations of values, in addition to the network's many opportunities to connect, provides a sense of belonging, excitement, togetherness, a feeling much closer to that of a family. This virtual and physical community gives dynamic and relevant opportunities that allows young people to grow professionally, interact with mentors and prepare for the future job market.

The benefit of community is the simple, yet powerful, act of amplification of the actions of one to the scale of the many. The network is poised to unite young people with a compelling vision and a hunger to change the narrative of Africa and propel their vision of a prosperous and inclusive Africa into a reality through collective action.

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