"I cannot afford to be mediocre after such an eye-opening opportunity as a Mandela Washington Fellow. Having the opportunity to participate in the fellowship made...
Bringing Africa to the world through e-commerce
When he came to the United States during the inaugural year of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Vital Sounouvou, 2014 Fellow from Benin, had an idea...
Energizing Voices — Gwaliwa Mashaka
In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, USAID Power Africa highlights the work of 2016 Fellow Gwaliwa Mashaka from Tanzania. Gwaliwa's experience with...
YALI Voices: Harnessing Technology to Combat Sexual Gender-Based Violence
Osasu created the HERfessions mobile app, an anonymous platform designed to support survivors of gender-based violence and ensure that they can find support and resources.
Transforming Lives Through STEM Education, Entrepreneurship and Evaluation in South Africa
Transforming Lives Through STEM Education, Entrepreneurship and Evaluation in South Africa I take pride in connecting people in my community and across the world. There...
YALI Voices Podcast: Entrepreneur Corine Hounsou is Building a Global Brand and Empowering Women
Corine Allega Mondoukpe Honsou of Benin found her passion for positive social change in her community through entrepreneurship.
The Woman Spearheading African Women in Energy
"The Mandela Washington Fellowship was my first ever international fellowship program, and it really raised the bar from the onset." Read more about how 2018...
YALI Voices Podcast: Steve Zita Mentors Youth to be Successful Business Leaders
By day, Steve Zita, 2015 Fellowship Alumnus from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), serves as Head of Internal Controls for Citibank in the...
Redesigning the Mindset for Girls in STEM
“We see similar issues with women in technology [in the U.S.], but the stakes are a lot higher in Kenya where it’s not expected for...
YALI Voices Podcast: Robson Maamba Believes in a Comprehensive Approach to Service
Robson Maamba works to ensure that people in rural areas have access to quality information and provides farmers with strategies to help them prosper