The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 71 Americans selected to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders’ Reciprocal Exchange Component. The Reciprocal...
2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Check out videos from plenary sessions and Ignite Talks at the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit!
Young African leaders honor Mandela’s legacy through service
In recognition of Mandela Day on July 18, Mandela Washington Fellows from across Sub-Saharan Africa will honor Nelson Mandela’s legacy through community service across the...
Growing global business partnerships from international exchanges
Sub-Saharan Africa has some of the fastest-growing economies across the globe, while the United States exports a large number of American goods to African countries. Nathalie Kpante, an agribusiness...
Supporting young African leaders to build prosperity
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders has empowered thousands of leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa to spur economic growth and prosperity, enhance peace and...
From Iowa to Angola, a young entrepreneur connects farmers to consumers
Spanning almost three decades, the Angolan Civil War displaced millions of people and devastated agricultural production. Even though the conflict ended 15 years ago, the...
2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Check out videos from plenary sessions and Ignite Talks at the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit!
International exchange programs and the opportunity for U.S. businesses
Many view international exchange programs primarily as benefiting U.S. foreign policy objectives. Foreign students brought to the United States return to their home countries with...
Helping a young leader advocate for LGBT health care in Africa
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...
Paralympian promotes inclusion in Zimbabwe
“I’ve always wanted to control my successes and failures,” says Nyasha Mharakurwa, a wheelchair tennis player who represented Zimbabwe at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. “When...