The Mandela Washington Fellowship Catalyst Grant was a unique funding opportunity for 2021 Fellowship Alumni that funds initiatives that catalyze change and distribute proven poverty...
2021 Fellowship Alumni Ignite Talks
Watch the Ignite Talks of the Fellowship Alumni nominated for a special opportunity by their Leadership Institutes.
Fellowship Alumni Take Part in U.S. Department of State’s Summit for Democracy
In December, members of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Network participated in the first U.S. Department of State's Summit for Democracy.
2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Want to learn more about the 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit? Check out these videos from the sessions and featured Fellow Ignite Talks speakers.
Ten Questions with Tony: Secretary Blinken’s Virtual Visit with the YALI Network
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...
Fellowship Celebrates Education and Entrepreneurship
This November, the Mandela Washington Fellowship is excited to commemorate International Education Week and Global Entrepreneurship week. As we celebrate teachers and entrepreneurs worldwide who...
What is Leadership: Lessons from Laura Lane
"I want to challenge you in the spirit of those ideals that Nelson Mandela has left for all of us to learn from… Being a...
Moving Forward Together: Servant Leadership During Crisis
Watch the Fellowship's first-ever Facebook Live event, an interactive Q&A on Moving Forward Together: Servant Leadership in Times of Crisis, focused on how Fellowship Alumni...
Introduction to Opportunities and Strategies to Promote Partnerships with U.S. Businesses
"The United States is committed to supporting the talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of youth from across the African continent. YALI and Prosper Africa exemplify...
Identifying Market Needs and Gaps: Perspectives from UPS
Since the onset of COVID-19, few industries have become more essential, and simultaneously required more adjustment, than international shipping. The disruption COVID-19 has caused to...