The World Bank estimates that there are approximately 476 million indigenous people worldwide, making up just over six percent of our global population. Though each...
Preparing Deaf Mandela Washington Fellows for Their Program in the United States
The U.S. Department of State-sponsored National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) often receives questions about how colleges and universities can support international Deaf students....
YALI Town Hall: Fighting Corruption Through Social Inclusion
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
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
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
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
Project Enable Africa announced Nigeria's 30 most inspiring persons with disabilities, including eight Fellowship Alumni.
Addressing Gender Inequality and Gender-Based Violence
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...
Fellowship Alumna Named African Business Hero of the Year 2020
Congratulations to Cynthia Chebet Lesan, 2016 Fellowship Alumna from Kenya, who was named 2020 African Business Hero of the Year!
Course Reflection on “Navigating a Business in Uncertain Times: Strategies to Ensure Your Enterprise’s Long-Term Success”
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...