During this discussion, the speakers discussed the history of mis- and disinformation and why it has proliferated over the last couple of decades while previewing...
Advancing Sustainable Farming Through Space Chiles
2021 Fellowship Alumnus Melvin Muna discusses his participation in the NASA "Space Chile Grow a Pepper Plant Challenge," and how he is applying lessons from...
Chatting from Cabo Verde
2021 Fellowship Alumna Claudia Duarte Silva Gomes speaks about her Fellowship, career goals, and the medical advances she is most looking forward to.
Leaders Investing in Leaders
When Oluwatoyosi "Toyosi" Ogunseye reflects on her career and her vision of leadership, two threads run through the conversation: connection and service...
These Ugandan startups are intent on saving lives
CNN: Inside Africa piece features 2019 Fellowship Alumna Phyllis Kyomuhendo, director and co-founder at the startup, M-SCAN Uganda.
Bringing Maternal Care to Remote Communities in Lesotho
2021 Fellowship Alumna Mamello Makhele has committed herself to bringing maternal healthcare to rural communities in Lesotho.
U.S. Educational Institutions to Host Mandela Washington Fellows
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 27 U.S. educational institutions selected to host 700 Mandela Washington Fellows in summer...
Women-Empowered Business: From Start-Up to Success
As a CEO with over 100 employees and chairperson of a consortium of 12 small and medium-sized businesses, 2021 Fellowship Alumna Semhal Guesh has the...
Achieving a More Gender-Inclusive Workforce in Nigeria
2019 Fellowship Alumna Modupe Darabidan recently completed a 12-month long entrepreneurship program to equip 100 out-of-school girls and young women with leadership, business, and financial...
Youth Participation in National Planning Is Key to Good Governance
2021 Fellowship Alumna Patience Nganzi is committed to seeing more women, especially youth, assume leadership positions.