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...
Our People are in the Mines: Prioritizing Education and Environment in Mining Communities
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
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...
BBC 100 Women 2020: Who is on the list this year?
"The pandemic gave the world a crash course in empathy. We witnessed women lead where others have failed. Women in leadership must no longer be...
From Student to Teacher: How Lillian Moremi Shows Youth the Way
“Youth development work is about impacting lives for a better future. Identify a challenge in your area and see how best you can help.” Lillian...