Quest Africa is open to 17-22-year-old men and women (Mixed Core) and runs throughout the year with various courses. There are two short breaks during this time. At the same time, Quest is not for everyone. Not all candidates who apply will be accepted, and not all candidates who start the program will finish it. It is truly challenging. Individuals will be assessed on a mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional level before joining the programme. During the course of the programme a young man’s/woman’s character will be tested; he/she will develop physical and mental courage tempered by a sense of what is right. By the end of the course, he/she will have developed real mental grit, exceptional physical stamina, and possess near-unbreakable self-esteem. Throughout, he/she will confront and conquer his/her fears on an individual level and as part of a team. Through this team-work exceptional bonds of friendship will be established that will last a lifetime; most importantly, they will have developed the real essence of leadership, which is carrying people with them by persuasion and example. By the end of the programme, the participants will be equipped to take responsibility for their destiny by making decisions based on a variety of experiences and knowledge gained during the programme.