STAND Festival Stories
The 2024-2025 STAND Festival has teamed up with African Leadership Academy in Rwanda.
For the 2024-2025 exhibition, STAND is partnering with the African Leadership University in Rwanda to showcase changemakers from campuses across Ireland and many countries in Africa. Positioned prominently on campuses, the exhibition engages an audience of approximately 20,000 individuals annually, drawing attention to critical themes and inspiring viewers to explore further and join efforts for positive change.
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Tackling food equity sustainably. Adam stood for food security. What will you STAND for?
Tackling food insecurity amongst the student community. Alex stood for food security. What will you STAND for?
Bridging a Mental Health Gap with Art Therapy. Arnold stood for mental health, what will you STAND for?
Tackling racism and discrimination in teaching through education. Baisat stood again racism, what will you STAND for?
Tackling the problem of infertility for African families. Chijioke stood for social inclusion, what will you STAND for?
Raising Awareness about plastic waste through the written word. Deborah stood against plastic waste, what will you STAND for?
Social justice warriors are fighting for change in Lagos’ forgotten corners. Delight stood for youth empowerment, what will you STAND for?
Approaching social justice through an intersectional lens. Ebere stood for intersectionality, what will you STAND for?
Empowering young women in Nigeria through digital literacy and tech education. Eunice stood for women's empowerment, what will you STAND for?
Student Union leader rallying his peers to support Palestinian Struggle. Gearóid stood for solidarity, what will you STAND for?
Championing the Pantry. Joshua and Podge stood for food security. What will you STAND for?
Bridging the gender gap in tech through the empowerment of young women. Joy stood for women's empowerment, what will you STAND for?
Reconnecting with the past through language and nature. Karin stood for nature, what will you STAND for?
Taking every opportunity that comes. Latisha stood for traveller rights, what will you STAND for?
Providing educational support to uplift marginalised communities. Latjor stood for access to education, what will you STAND for?
Mobilising students to fight for housing and a more equal society. László stood for student mobilisation, what will you STAND for?
Tackling the issue of clothing waste through the power of community action. Mary stood against clothing waste, what will you STAND for?
Promoting an accessible approach to sustainability and the climate crisis. Molly stood for sustainability, what will you STAND for?
Engaging LGBTQ+ and mental health perspectives. Ruairí stood for LGBTQ+ Rights, what will you STAND for?
About ALU:
The African Leadership University (ALU) provides higher education for a higher purpose: developing the next generation of African Leaders. As an institution in the African Leadership Group with African Leadership Academy (ALA) and African Leadership Experience (ALX Tech Hubs), ALU believes in the power of young people to become the ethical, entrepreneurial leaders our continent and the world need. By offering a one-of-a-kind, transformative learning experience, ALU equips students with in-demand 21st-century skills, blending theory with hands-on practice to ensure they’re prepared to make an impact in their communities right now. With a strong focus on entrepreneurship, ALU empowers its students not just to seek jobs but to create them, driving innovation and economic growth. As a Pan-African community, we foster lifelong friendships and inspiration, shaping leaders who will change the world. Take a look at our website, and get involved by following us on our socials!
