On April 27, 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in an online conversation with members of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network, including...
2020 Leadership Impact Award Presentation
In March 2021, the U.S. Embassy presented the 2020 Leadership Impact Award to good governance advocate Ibrahima Kalil Gueye, on behalf of the U.S. Department...
Host a Fellow for the Virtual 2021 Professional Development Experience
The 2021 Professional Development Experiences (PDEs) offer enriching opportunities for U.S. organizations to participate in a collaborative exchange by virtually hosting young African professionals for...
Update from the Mandela Washington Fellowship Regarding COVID-19
The U.S. Department of State is continuously monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and is working closely with IREX, the cooperative agency that implements the Mandela Washington...
USADF Grants Management Panel Discussion
Managing a grant is both a science and an art. That’s why we partnered with the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) on a virtual panel with grant funders who shared their tips and...
Announcing the 2021 Leadership Impact Award
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are excited to announce the launch of the 2021 Leadership Impact Award, an opportunity for Alumni of the...
Trailer: USADF Grants Management Course
Many leaders use grant funding to launch their ventures, test out new ideas, and expand their businesses. Managing a grant to make the most of...
Alumni Exclusive: New USADF Grants Management Course
We're excited to announce that a new Grants Management course – exclusively for Fellowship Alumni – will launch on the Portal on Wednesday, February 17!
Applications for 2021 LINC Grants Now Open
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are excited to announce that applications for the Leveraging Innovations in New Communities (LINC) Grant program, a unique...
Addressing Gender Inequality and Gender-Based Violence
From November 25 to December 10, individuals and organizations worldwide commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign to challenge violence against...