Activists such as Dr. Anastacia Tomson of South Africa tirelessly advocate for transgender health rights. The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders helps change-makers like her to...
Young African leaders who are leading by example
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is not just the name of a program—it is the continuation of Nelson Mandela’s legacy of leadership, peace, and...
The Pearls of Africa: Mildred Apenyo
2014 Fellowship Alumnus Mildred Apenyo founded an all-women's gym in Uganda, where women can take part in yoga, kick boxing, discussions, and personal safety classes.
Believe and Strive: Leading the Way for People with Albinism
At the time of his Fellowship in 2015, Joel Tchombosi was already a leader in his community in southern Angola. He started a group for...
When she sings about her rights, the president listens
2015 Fellowship Alumna Grace Jerry, a Nigerian gospel singer, has a big voice, and when performing at the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit, she took...
Paying it forward: Encouraging young entrepreneurs in Nigeria
“We’ve been given [this] opportunity so that we can give opportunities to other people on the continent,” said Temitayo Etomi, reflecting on her 2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship...