Fellows' Stories
Personal stories from the outstanding individuals who make up the LEAD Fellows network.
Journalist, Planète Jeunes, Cameroon
"It was the first time in my life that I saw together teachers, students, civil servants, journalists, business men and so on. A professional melting pot full of humility. For me, that’s the best way to show that everyone has something to do to build a world of justice and equity..."
Coordinator of the State Strategies on Biodiversity, Mexico
"What I say about LEAD is that it is one of the top programmes in its kind in the world."
Executive Director, Association of Generators with Renewable Energy (AGER), Guatemala
"The complex network of actors in growth and development is more and more complex every time, and if you are an actor or a person interested in contributing to the society where you live, in positive changes, you must participate in program LEAD..."
Communications Officer for the Christian Council of Nigeria (CAN)
"LEAD introduced me into the network of the right people needed to effect positive change locally and internationally. It had given me the platform, the skills and the confidence needed as a young leader for advancement..."
President, Strathmere Associates International Limited, Canada
"The LEAD training session keeps your mind challenged all the time – and always with the approach of hands on learning, creativity and exchange of ideas..."
Bioconservation lecturer and LEAD trainer, Indonesia
"After almost two years working as trainer for creativity thinking and communication skills, jumping from one audience to another, and looking for chances to spread my wings...I finally got the chance to 'taste new water' and to lift up my grade..."
Environmental Consultant specialising in Social Impact Assessment, South Africa
"I realised that we live in a global village, we are all the same, and experience the same problems. We are never alone, and there are passionate people across the globe doing what they believe in..."
Rural development consultant and LEAD trainer, India
"Watching the group in action, I knew that if there was one abiding memory that I would take back it would be of this group – this international group...who had hardly known each other for a few days, but who had been now able to work so confidently, seamlessly and creatively with each other...."
Leading Specialist, Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorological and Environmental Monitoring, Russia
"Site visits in the framework of the LEAD program are an absolutely unique chance to spread competence in different issues and to meet many interesting people...."
Senior Pharmacist, Chevron Nigeria Ltd., Nigeria
"The fellowship program has expanded my horizon with regards to leadership and environment and the importance of sustainable development..."
Young Professional Officer, LEAD Pakistan, Pakistan
"The session was so inspiring and awakening for me. In whole of my life I didn’t get such a kind of training on Leadership before this. This session was thought provoking and it brought dramatic change in my life. It gave me vision for sustainable development..."
Head of Environmental and Social Risk Management Group, TNK-BP, Russia
"I would definitely recommend LEAD training... [it has] the latest world scientific and public knowledge, cultural diversity, network, friends, great time, and fun!"
Program Leader, Technology Transfer SAARC Energy Centre, Pakistan
"The LEAD Training was a unique experience and opportunity. It was a turning point for my professional career. One feels honour to be part of LEAD Family..."
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Read comments directly from Fellows and professionals about the importance and impact of LEAD training.