We promote a combination of offline and online learning.
We offer expert facilitation of skills training in systems thinking, indigenous knowledge, leadership development and Ubuntu philosophy.
We maintain a digital platform connecting change makers across the African continent using affordable and accessible technologies.
We foster connections between programme alumni committed to social change at country and regional levels.
We inspire our participants to launch new social change prototypes which we support through coaching and financial investment.
We offer consulting expertise to governments, businesses, civil society organisations and universities interested in integrating the philosophy of Ubuntu into new ways of working.
We teach people more accustomed to working face to face how to collaborate online with others – particularly when face to face interventions are neither possible nor cost effective.
OPEN PROGRAMMES
Ubuntu.Lab Facilitators Training III
A fully online, practice-based facilitators training programme running from 19 November 2026 to 11 March 2027. Build practical skills to help teams, organisations and communities move from intention to action, with certification on successful completion.
Dates: 19 November 2026 - 11 March 2027
Location: Online / Offline (Hybrid)
Fee: $100.00 – $500.00
In partnership with: Presencing Institute
Presencing Foundation Programme 2027
Facilitate innovation and profound change.
The Presencing Foundation Programme 2027 combines Theory U with Ubuntu Philosophy 2.0 to equip leaders, innovators and change-makers with practical frameworks, methods and practices for addressing complex challenges and creating lasting change at personal, organisational and societal levels.
Dates: 14-17 March 2027
Location: Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Nairobi, Kenya (in person)
Fee: From $1,800 per person
In partnership with: Presencing Institute's u-school
MASTER CLASSES
Master Class: Deep Conversations Bi-Monthly
Join the Ubuntu.Lab Institute community in thought-provoking conversations on various topics centered around co-creating a better African future, today. Each Master Class is led by an African thought leader, but is participatory rather than more of a lecture. Come back here to save yourself a seat at the next session once details are confirmed.
Date: TBA
Time: 16:30 GMT | 18:30 CAT | 19:30 EAT
Location: Online
Fee: Free
BESPOKE PROGRAMMES
Bespoke / Issue Focused
Ubuntu.Lab runs ad hoc Issue Focused programmes, as well as bespoke internal programmes for organisations.
ARCHIVED PROGRAMMES
Ubuntu: Rising Stronger Together
As a philosophy and life-force, Ubuntu helps us to understand our individual and collective selves as part of Mother Nature. Together, we can and must collectively sense the future that is wanting to emerge and bring it into reality through our actions.
Starts 17 March 2021
Ends 18 August 2021
Location: Online
Access: Registrations closed
ARCHIVED PROGRAMMES
Ubuntu meets 4 Returns
The continent of Africa faces complex social and environmental disruptions. The social challenges include high levels of unemployment, poor health, migration and displacement of people. Environmental challenges include deforestation, soil degradation, air pollution, climate change, water scarcity and poor sanitation. Nearly all of Africa's environmental problems are geographically variable and human induced.
Ubuntu.Lab Institute and Commonland have joined forces to activate continental change by “Listening to the Soil” and invite you to join our online Ubuntu.Lab meets 4 Returns programme. The 4-week programme will convene changemakers from the African continent to collectively deepen our understanding on the importance of nurturing the soil and restoring biodiversity.
Starts 26 January 2022
Ends 16 February 2022
Location: Online
Access: Registrations closed
ARCHIVED PROGRAMMES
Transformative Leadership Programme VI
A programme for Ubuntu.Lab Alumni and Associates, and Mastercard Foundation Scholars, Alumni and Fellows in Africa; offered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Starts 17 September 2024
Ends 4 February 2025
Location: Online / Offline (Hybrid)
Access: Registrations closed
Transformative Leadership Course 2025
Learn how to facilitate innovation and profound change at personal, organisational and societal levels.
Starts 3 March 2025
Ends 6 March 2025
Location: Kampala, Uganda.
Access: Registrations closed
Ubuntu.Lab Facilitator's Training II
Open programmes are designed to enable the co-creation of Africa’s future through the U-Process, underpinned by the Ubuntu philosophy. It also gives participants access to the growing community of change agents to expand learning and collaboration across organisations, sectors and countries.
We look forward to having you on one of our journeys.
Starts 8 April 2024
Ends 4 February 2025
Location: Online / Offline (Hybrid)
Access: Registrations closed