oprah winfrey leadership academy for girls

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Oprah Winfrey is closing her South African girls' school after two decades to focus on scholarships.

After two decades of operation, Oprah Winfrey has announced the closure of her Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. The decision reflects a strategic shift to expand scholarship opportunities for young women in the region rather than maintaining the physical school. This transition marks a new chapter for the foundation, aiming to continue supporting education and leadership development in a different capacity.