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 Ian Tarimo, a 2019 Fellowship Alumnus from Tanzania, has been selected as the...
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...
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...
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...