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Applications for 2021 LINC Grants Now Open

January 21, 2021

The U.S. Department of State and IREX are excited to announce that applications for the Leveraging Innovations in New Communities (LINC) Grant program, a unique...

YALI Town Hall: Fighting Corruption Through Social Inclusion

January 14, 2021

In celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day in December, the YALI Network hosted a virtual program titled “Fighting Corruption Through Social Inclusion” featuring 2018 Fellowship Alumnus...

U.S. Department of State Awards Malagasy Team $24,500 for “Women Break the Silence” Project

December 23, 2020

A team consisting of 2017 Fellowship Alumni Marie Christina Kolo and Rado Harintsoa Rakotosamimanana and 2019 Fellowship Alumnae Riambelo Onjaniaina Rasamimanana and Daniela Loberline Ratiarisoa...

When a Crisis Hits, Exchange Alumni Rise and Respond

December 16, 2020

Across Africa, where many lack access to the internet, 2017 Fellowship Alumnus Alfred Kankuzi created an easy-to-access, low bandwidth app called COVID NEBA – or...

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.

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Addressing Gender Inequality and Gender-Based Violence

December 10, 2020

From November 25 to December 10, individuals and organizations worldwide commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign to challenge violence against...

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...

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