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How a Ugandan startup is making ultrasounds accessible for women in Eastern Africa

December 11, 2020

2019 Fellowship Alumna Phyllis Kyomuhendo founded M-Scan a startup that offers a low-cost, portable device that pairs with various devices to produce ultrasound scans.

Fellowship Alumni Named Among 30 Most Inspiring Persons with Disabilities

December 10, 2020

Project Enable Africa announced Nigeria's 30 most inspiring persons with disabilities, including eight Fellowship Alumni.

Fellowship Alumna Named African Business Hero of the Year 2020

December 2, 2020

Congratulations to Cynthia Chebet Lesan, 2016 Fellowship Alumna from Kenya, who was named 2020 African Business Hero of the Year!

Course Reflection on “Navigating a Business in Uncertain Times: Strategies to Ensure Your Enterprise’s Long-Term Success”

December 2, 2020

I recently decided to take the "Navigating a Business in Uncertain Times" course on the Fellowship Portal, and I can personally attest to its professional...

Our People are in the Mines: Prioritizing Education and Environment in Mining Communities

December 1, 2020

A good governance advocate, Ibrahima Kalil Gueye promotes grassroots citizen education and policy reform through Open and Transparent Guinea. In this piece, Ibrahima reflects on...

What Works in Youth Projects? Lessons for the Youth, Peace, and Security Field

November 24, 2020

Until the adoption of U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2250 in 2015, the international community had no comprehensive framework with which to address the specific...

BBC 100 Women 2020: Who is on the list this year?

November 23, 2020

"The pandemic gave the world a crash course in empathy. We witnessed women lead where others have failed. Women in leadership must no longer be...

From Student to Teacher: How Lillian Moremi Shows Youth the Way

November 20, 2020

“Youth development work is about impacting lives for a better future. Identify a challenge in your area and see how best you can help.” Lillian...

Course Reflection on “Digital Storytelling: New Models to Promote Local Initiatives After a Crisis”

November 18, 2020

I have embraced the power of storytelling to make my voice heard, to create a positive impact, to inspire, to motivate and to enlighten others....

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Entrepreneur Gives Back to Local Communities in Kenya

November 17, 2020

Effective wastewater treatment can be out of reach for many communities in Africa. With Agua Kenya, 2014 Fellowship Alumnus Mshila Sio is putting natural solutions...

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