Developing Countries Youth Leadership | Founded by Malmar Knowles Family Foundation
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Who We Are

About us

The title “Kectil” refers to the “Knowles Educational and Charitable Trust for International Leadership”. The goal of this program is to nurture, network, and mentor youth in developing countries who have the potential to be leaders and make a positive difference in their communities, countries….. and maybe even the world!

Mission

The Kectil Program was created to identify and nurture highly talented youth in developing countries who have the potential to make a positive difference in their communities and countries.

Framework

We accomplish our Mission Statement by:

We accomplish our Mission Statement by (i) facilitating innovative leadership training and (ii) providing a means to allow these highly talented youth become part of a guided network with other similarly talented and passionate youth in developing countries who will support, nurture, teach and learn from each other as they mature.

The Kectil Framework embodies both of the goals of the famous African proverb:

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”

Framework

We accomplish our Mission Statement by:

We accomplish our Mission Statement by (i) facilitating innovative leadership training and (ii) providing a means to allow these highly talented youth become part of a guided network with other similarly talented and passionate youth in developing countries who will support, nurture, teach and learn from each other as they mature.

The Kectil Framework embodies both of the goals of the famous African proverb:

“

If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.

The Kectil Code is the framework of the Kectil Program. Each participant is required to comply with the Kectil Code.

  • Each participant shall be referred to as a Kectil Colleague and shall treat others as Colleagues.
  • Each Kectil Colleague will give equal respect to every other Kectil Colleague regardless of nationality, religion, culture or gender.
  • Each Kectil Colleague will discuss ideas and contributions of other Kectil Colleagues with positive, collaborative and respectful comments.
  • Each Kectil Colleague will honor the Developing Country Youth Leadership Network by creating positive, lasting bonds with other Kectil Colleagues with the intent to stay connected and positively support each other toward future leadership that adds value to the local and national community.
  • Each Kectil Colleague will carry out all the assignments of the program.
  • Each Kectil Colleague will use best effort to attend each webcast of the program.
  • Kectil Colleagues uphold the honor of the Kectil Program by treating others in his/her community with respect and compassion.
  • Kectil Colleagues will not take non-prescribed drugs or misuse alcohol.
  • If selected to attend the Developing Country Youth Leadership Conference in Atlanta, the Kectil Colleague will conduct himself/herself in a manner that is a role model for others and will be an excellent representative of his/her community.

Who Can Apply

High potential youth (aged 17-26) in least developed and developing countries who have demonstrated a talent and passion for leadership, scholarship or innovation, are proficient in English and have access to a computer and the internet. 

We are not accepting applications at the moment, but will be later towards the end of this year.