The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders cohort to the United States.
Meet the 2025 Catalyst Grant Winner
The 2024 Fellowship Alumnus and energy entrepreneur from Niger will address energy insecurity in the Sahel by distributing solar lamps to rural communities.
U.S. Educational Institutions to Host Mandela Washington Fellows
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 26 U.S. educational institutions selected to host 650 Mandela Washington Fellows in summer 2025.
Applications for 2025 Reciprocal Exchange Component Now Open
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce that applications for the Reciprocal Exchange component of the Mandela Washington Fellowship are open...
Apply for the Catalyst Grant
IREX is excited to announce the launch of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Catalyst Grant, a unique funding opportunity for Fellowship Alumni!
Celebrating Ten Years: Messages from Fellowship Partners
Established in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024. Over the past decade, nearly 7,200 talented...
American Impact Award Application Now Open
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce that applications for the American Impact Award (AIA) are being accepted through September 23,...
2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
In July 2024, nearly 700 young African leaders gathered in Washington, DC, for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit to engage in high-level sessions and workshops with...
Hundreds of Young Leaders Celebrate Ten Years of the Mandela Washington Fellowship
Nearly 700 young African leaders gathered in Washington, DC, this week for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit to engage in high-level sessions and workshops with...
Meet the 2024 Leadership Impact Award Winner: Dr. Joel Duah Afi
Congratulations to our 2024 Leadership Impact Award Winner Dr. Joel Duah Afi, 2019 Fellowship Alumnus from Ghana! Joel Duah Afi is a healthcare professional and...