As the Mandela Washington Fellowship celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024, Fellowship Alumni were invited to apply for the Alumni Legacy Grant, a one-time grant...
Workplace Equity and Inclusion: Takeaways from the 2024 PDE Virtual Panel
Alumni from the 2024 Professional Development Experience (PDE) participated in a virtual panel to share their learnings on best practices for workplace equity and inclusion....
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,...
Applications for Alumni PDEs Now Open
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce that the application for the 2023 Alumni Professional Development Experience (PDE), open to Fellowship...
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...
Meet the 2024 Mandela Day Service Grant Recipients!
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is pleased to announce that 10 Fellowship Alumni and Alumni Teams have been selected to receive funding for the second annual...