African Leadership Academy Model African Union (ALAMAU)

When: March 18-22, 2015

Whom: Participation at ALAMAU 2015 is open to high school students aged 15-19 from all regions of Africa and around the world.

African Leadership Academy Model African Union (ALAMAU) is a simulation of the African Union (AU), providing a platform for young leaders from around Africa and across the world to explore the inner workings of the AU, and to practice international diplomacy by assuming the roles of African leaders.

This conference affords delegates the opportunity to study complex African issues, understand the political, economic and social interests of African countries, engage in public speaking and learn to successfully negotiate without compromising national interests. ALAMAU aims to empower young leaders to model international cooperation while celebrating diversity and promoting pan-African unity.

ALAMAU 2015 will be held from March 18-22, 2015 as young leaders attempt to resolve, in five days of intense brainstorming and negotiations, some of the longest-running and most complicated issues on the continent.

African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to transform Africa by developing a powerful network of over 6,000 leaders who will work together to address Africa’s greatest challenges, achieve extraordinary social impact and accelerate the continent’s growth trajectory.

ACTIVITIES AT ALAMAU 2015

Committee Sessions

At ALAMAU 2015, seven organs and subsidiary bodies of the African Union will be simulated. Each

committee session will last for three hours and will mainly include speeches and caucus negotiations, ultimately culminating in a resolution drafted to solve the issue for which the committee was convened

Diplomatic Reception & Roundtable

Delegates to ALAMAU 2015 will be drawn from several countries within and outside Africa; therefore as part of their diplomatic experience at ALAMAU, they will be afforded the opportunity to interact with and

learn from several African ambassadors in a cocktail reception.

Faculty Advisor Speaker Series

Each delegation to ALAMAU 2015 will be accompanied by a faculty member, who might be a teacher in the humanities or one who maintains significant interest in international affairs

Educational Tours

South Africa is home to several historic and educational sites including the Apartheid Museum and Cradle of Humankind.

Cultural Night

Considering the diversity of nationalities and cultures that will be represented at ALAMAU, delegated will be engaged in a celebration of all represented cultures at the Africa-themed Cultural Night. Participants will witness a fusion of music, food, fashion, dance, drama and poetry that highlight the uniqueness of different cultures from all regions of Africa

HOW TO PARTICIPATE AT ALAMAU 2015

Participation at ALAMAU 2015 is open to high school students aged 15-19 from all regions of Africa and around the world.
Schools can register single delegations of five students and one teacher, or double delegations of ten students and two teachers. Recent high school graduates between the ages of 15-19 (who are not currently in university) can also register as independent delegates.
All intending applicants should register online at http://www.alamau.org/apply-now/.
Received applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted delegates will receive confirmation emails.
Confirmed participants will be given country and committee assignments in due course

What: African Leadership Ac ademy Model African Union 2015

When: March 18-22, 2015

Theme: “Moving from Potential to Action

African Leadership Academy Model African Union (ALAMAU) is a simulation of the African Union, providing a platform for young leaders to explore the inner workings of the African Union, and to practice international diplomacy by assuming the roles of African leaders. This conference affords delegates the opportunity to study complex African issues, understand the interests and positions of African countries, and learn to successfully negotiate without compromising national interests. ALAMAU aims to empower young leaders to model international cooperation while celebrating diversity and promoting pan-African unity.

ALAMAU 2015 will be held from March 18-22, 2015 as young leaders attempt to resolve, in five days of intense brainstorming and negotiations, some of the longest-running and most complicated issues on the continent.

The conference experience will, however, not be limited to committee sessions; through keynote presentations by African Union officials and foreign policy experts, a diplomatic roundtable featuring ambassadors from several countries, educational tours to historic sites and a celebration of cultural diversity through the Cultural Night, delegates will experience a highly intellectual, educative and exciting conference.

There will also be a parallel conference for international educators accompanying students to the conference, as they will be exposed to presentations by several thought-leaders in Africa, and engaged in peer learning geared towards developing the next generation of diplomatic African leaders.

ALAMAU 2015 Fees and Costs

The total cost of participation at ALAMAU 2015 includes registration fees, accommodation, visas and flights, as well as personal expenses. All delegations will be responsible for securing visas and paying for their flights from their home countries, as well as accommodation at the conference venue in Johannesburg.

Registration fees will cover the following:

i)Three meals and snacks each day of the conference

ii)Pick-up and drop-off at OR Tambo International Airport

iii)Transportation to shopping malls

iv)Tours and entrance fees to selected sites in Johannesburg

v)Participation at diplomatic reception

vi)Participation at delegates’ party

vii)Mobile phone SIM cards for faculty advisors

viii)Registration package

The following fees and costs are applicable to all participants at ALAMAU 2015.

Registration Fees

1.School delegations:

a)A school fee of US$150.00 per school

b) A delegate fee of US$100.00 per delegate

c) A faculty advisor fee of US$100.00 per Faculty advisor

The total registration fees for a single delegation school (five students and one advisor) are US$750.00, while the total registration fees for a double delegation school (ten students and two advisors) are US$1350.00.

2. Independent delegates

a) Registration fee of US$200

Accommodation Fees

3. The cost of accommodation at Glenburn Lodge Country Estate, venue of ALAMAU 2015 will be

a) US$ 130.00/night for advisors (single rooms)

b) US$ 110.00/night for delegates (shared rooms)

The total duration of the conference will be four nights

Delegations wishing to stay longer than four nights can make specific requests for such

4. ALAMAU requests that all delegations pay conference fees via wire transfer.

The payment details are:

Bank Name: Standard Bank, South Africa

SWIFT Code: SBZA ZA JJ

Branch Name: Sandton

Branch Code: 019205

Account Number: 220415633

Reference: ALA Model African Union

All payments for ALAMAU 2015 must be properly labeled using the reference code above, and proof of payment must be sent immediately to [email protected].

5. The refund policy is as follows:

a) The school fee is non-refundable.

b) Refunds of delegate& advisor fees requested before January 16, 2015, will be refunded at 80%.

c) Accommodation fees are non-refundable

d) No refunds will be issued after January 16, 2015 All enquiries regarding registration fees should be directed to

[email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Leadership Academy Model African Union 2015

African Leadership Academy Model African Union (ALAMAU)

2015 African Leadership Academy Model African Union (ALAMAU), Johannesburg South Africa

2015 African Leadership Academy Model African Union