1000+
Young Leaders
Engaged
5
Strategic Pillars
Active
7
Core Values
Embedded
4
Strategic Partners
Active
“RMA is not merely a program.
It is a generational
architecture.”
— Raphael J. Lyela, Founder & President
Framework
5
PILLARS
Identity &
Personal
Development
Know yourself. Lead yourself.
Leadership & Governance Formation
Lead with structure. Govern with integrity.
Mentorship & Discipleship Systems
Every leader needs a mentor.
Cultural & Campus Influence
Dominate the campus. Shape the culture.
Institutional & Enterprise Development
Build institutions. Sustain the mission.
Founder & President
Raphael J. Lyela
Founder and President of Raphael Mentorship Academy — a visionary leader whose conviction is simple: every generation needs intentional formation before it can deliver lasting transformation.
Headquartered in Dodoma, Tanzania, RMA is his answer to the leadership vacuum in Africa's youth — a structured, faith-grounded, identity-first framework built not for trends, but for generations.
“Leadership is not positional — it is identity-driven, disciplined, and responsible.”
Core Values
7 Foundations
Who We Serve
University Students
Secondary School Students
Young Professionals
Emerging Church Leaders
Youth Entrepreneurs
Corporate Institutions
Strategic Partners
READY
TO
LEAD?
University students, young professionals, emerging leaders — RMA has a structured place for you.
Now providing structured mentorship programs at the corporate level.