During this discussion, the speakers discussed the history of mis- and disinformation and why it has proliferated over the last couple of decades while previewing...
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.
Meet the 2021 Leadership Impact Award Winner: Ian Tarimo
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce that Ibrahima Kalil Gueye, a 2018 Fellowship Alumnus from Guinea, has been selected as...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...