Mountaintop International

As we celebrate the close of another impactful year, we are filled with gratitude for the connections, collaborations, and communities that make change possible. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a New Year brimming with purpose and growth. Here’s to leading with love, intention, and creating lasting change!

We are thrilled to congratulate Esther Ajudeonu on receiving The Bloom 30 Under 30 Social Impact Award for her outstanding work on the African Youth Mentorship Project through the Primacy Youth Development Initiative. Her project has become a beacon of hope and mentorship for countless young Africans, empowering them to dream big and take meaningful action. As a valued Mountaintop Fellow, we are proud to stand alongside her and celebrate this incredible achievement. Here’s to Esther and all the dreamers proving that our stories matter, our voices are powerful, and our actions can truly change the world.

A look back at our virtual Midpoint Retreat for the 2024 Fellows earlier this month. From thoughtful peer discussions and collaborative problem-solving to an expert session on mental well-being for social leaders, the retreat brought us closer and proved that distance is no barrier to connection, learning, and growth! #mountaintopfellowship #2024Fellows #midpointretreat

We're growing again! The Program Associate role is perfect for an exceptional operations-minded, results-driven individual with a professional background in project management and program design. We are especially excited by candidates living in lower or middle income countries who are deeply passionate about our mission to activate transformational leadership and strengthen human infrastructure globally. The Program Associate will be a full-time remote contractor with potential to convert to a permanent full-time employee after 12 months. Candidates can apply here: https://lnkd.in/eCNaKq4X Please help us spread the word!

#termoftheweek This week, the term is Flourishing Communities — a concept that lies at the core of our work and mission. 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Definition: 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 are communities where all members can experience physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Flourishing communities are vibrant, interconnected ecosystems where individuals and groups not only meet their basic needs but also grow, innovate, and contribute to collective well-being. These communities emphasize inclusivity, resilience, and shared prosperity, creating opportunities for all members to lead fulfilling lives while fostering harmony and sustainability. Used in a Sentence: Mountaintop International is a nonprofit that builds the inner capacity, or human infrastructure, of leaders worldwide in order for their 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡. Let’s come together to pave the way for flourishing communities to grow and thrive everywhere! #mountaintopinternational #mountaintopfellowship

🌟 This #GivingTuesday, Let’s Activate Transformational Leadership Together! At Mountaintop International, we believe that the world’s most promising emerging leaders are the key to building a better world, but so few of these leaders have the support they need. Our flagship Mountaintop Fellowship equips emerging leaders from 17 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to accelerate their leadership journey through grants and a paid two week training at the Harvard Safra Center for Ethics. But for far too many, Mountaintop’s limited budget stands in the way of accessing this life-changing opportunity. This Giving Tuesday, we’re rallying to raise scholarships for high-need Fellows—exceptional individuals from the lowest income countries in the world whose potential deserves to shine. Your gift can help: ✅ Cover the costs for Fellows who we would otherwise be unable to select ✅ Amplify transformational solutions that are helping thousands of people in low-income communities ✅ Build a more equitable future, one leader at a time Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to a world where every community has the human infrastructure to lead its own development and flourish. How you can help: 🔗 Donate today and invest in the leaders of tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/gUAgutmZ 🤝 Share this post to help us spread the word. Together, let’s create pathways for leaders to change the world. #GivingTuesday #MountaintopInternational

So glad you’re building such strong community as part of the Mountaintop Anglican Fellowship PIUS ATWAU MD!

Please join us in welcoming the newest Mountaintop staff member, Clare Joy Tusingwire, who is serving as our Administrative Assistant! Clare is a seasoned community development professional with over 14 years of experience in empowering communities and driving systemic change. For the past eight years, Clare has worked with Girl Up Initiative Uganda, where she became Head of Programs in 2019. Beyond Clare's excellent experience with operations and administration, Clare is deeply committed to advancing the well-being of girls, women, and youth, and has worked closely with leaders, NGOs, governments, and institutions to create initiatives that enable them to thrive.

As our team reviews the inspiring fellowship applications, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped spread the word, believed in our program, and applied. Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey with us. We are pleased to share that 12,626 individuals began their applications, and 4,748 successfully completed them—a remarkable response that reflects the dedication of emerging leaders around the world to driving transformational systems change. Thank you for being a part of our community. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks! #mountaintopfellowship #mountaintopinternational

#fridayfeature Today, we are happy to feature another incredible Mountaintop community member, Moses. T. Thuranira., a 2024 cohort shortlisted applicant whose passion for storytelling and advocacy has empowered youth across Northern Kenya. Growing up in Northern Kenya, Moses witnessed the resilience of his community and the challenges it faced, which fueled his dedication to social advocacy. As an award-winning filmmaker and founder of Kaskazini Studios, Moses amplifies marginalized voices, using storytelling to drive change. His co-directed film Between the Rains showcased at Tribeca, highlights the strength of communities facing climate challenges. A proud co-founder of the Isiolo Advocacy Network, Moses helped transform an early grassroots movement into a formal organization tackling social and climate justice in Isiolo County. Through this network, Moses and his team uplift youth, foster gender equality, and promote environmental responsibility, empowering the next generation of changemakers. Programs under the Network’s Skills Training initiative offer young people practical skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and vocational areas, while Art and Film programs provide training in photography, filmmaking, and storytelling—allowing youth to become advocates for their communities. Moses’s work includes raising awareness around gender equality and opposing harmful practices like Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). As a Mandela Washington Fellow and Points North Institute Fellow, Moses collaborates with organizations like ActionAid Kenya, building a platform for Northern Kenya’s youth to lead innovation, advocate for change, and envision a future of justice and opportunity for all. #mountaintopcommunity #mountaintopinternational