The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 28 U.S. educational institutions selected to host 700 Mandela Washington Fellows in summer 2024.
Meet the 2023 Leadership Impact Award Winner: Jamila Mayanja
Learn more about Jamila Mayanja, 2015 Fellowship Alumna and 2023 Leadership Impact Award Winner.
2023 Mandela Washington Fellows Arrive in the United States
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome the 2023 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders to the United States.
2023 Alumni Symposium Videos
Want to learn more about the 2023 Alumni Symposium in Boksburg, South Africa? Check out these videos from the sessions.
Alumni Enrichment Institute Participants Arrive in the United States
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome 200 Participants from the 2021 virtual Fellowship cohort for the Alumni Enrichment Institutes.
2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Want to learn more about the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit? Check out these videos from the sessions.
Meet the Catalyst Grant Winner: 2021 Fellowship Alumnus Abdallah Mabrouck
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.
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...