The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce that applications for the Reciprocal Exchange component are being accepted through February 18, 2020.
Fellow Alumni pitch businesses and build networks at Africa Investor Week
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with many young entrepreneurs starting businesses and creating jobs across the continent. However, these...
Mandela Washington Fellowship receives International Innovative Educator of the Year award
In honor of International Exchange Week, Kansas State University and the Staley School of Leadership Studies presented 2019 International Innovative Educator of the Year award...
Learn About What’s Next! Applications for the 2020 Fellowship Application Are Now Closed
The 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship application period is now closed. Learn more about what’s next by viewing the selection criteria and timeline. The U.S. Department...
Announcing a New Opportunity for Alumni: LINC Grants
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are excited to announce the launch of the Leveraging Innovations in New Communities (LINC) Grant program, a new...
Hundreds of young African leaders convene in Washington to collaborate on leadership and innovation
Hundreds of young African leaders gathered in Washington, DC, this week for the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit.
2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Check out videos from plenary sessions and Ignite Talks at the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit!
Americans expand opportunities through international exchange with Africa
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 102 Americans selected to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders’ Reciprocal Exchange Component...
Learn about the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome the 2019 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders to the United States...
Educational institutions across United States selected to host Mandela Washington Fellows
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 27 U.S. educational institutions that have been selected to host 700 Mandela Washington Fellows in...