Our Story

Day One

Our first “conference” began as a humble leadership workshop for five African leaders. Yes, that’s right – only five people showed up!

Despite the modest attendance, the first event was wildly transformative. By the second conference, there were 250 attendees, and by the following one, there were 500. Soon the demand was so high that a king of Uganda attended, and we were interviewed by the Uganda Broadcast Corporation with a potential viewership of 13 million people across East Africa.

At these conferences, it became apparent to us that although Africa was filled with complex problems, it also had many eager leaders who wanted to solve them. However, especially in an environment saturated by corruption, it was clear that only leaders with significant integrity, proper resources, and qualified guidance could make a sustainable and scalable impact.

Our Mission

Since our first conference, the Global Joy Foundation has been developing national leaders by providing resources and mentorship to high-potential mentees (predominately in Africa). Our mentees’ hand-picked mentors have been carefully selected based on their proven track records of integrity and impact. They include judges, business leaders, Members of Parliament, professors, ministers, etc. – leaders in roles that will have the most impact on the future of the nation.

We believe that transformed leaders transform nations. By equipping a generation of authentic servant leaders to lead the nation, our hope is that local leaders will become the catalyst for sustainable, national transformation. Rather than a hand-out, the Global Joy Foundation wants to give a hand up to Africa’s capable, trustworthy, and resourceful current and future leaders.

  • Mentorship

    Developing national leaders by providing resources and mentorship to high potential mentees (predominately in Africa).

  • Coaching

    Providing local and international vocational and executive coaching for our hand-picked mentors as well as mentees.

  • Scholarships

    Supporting high-potential mentees by providing financial aid during their post-secondary education.

  • Conferences

    Hosting a series of leadership conferences to equip current and future leaders, identify high-potential mentees, and to connect with national leaders (future mentors).