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...
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...
2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Check out videos from plenary sessions and Ignite Talks at the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship!
Young African leaders who are leading by example
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is not just the name of a program—it is the continuation of Nelson Mandela’s legacy of leadership, peace, and...
The Pearls of Africa: Mildred Apenyo
2014 Fellowship Alumnus Mildred Apenyo founded an all-women's gym in Uganda, where women can take part in yoga, kick boxing, discussions, and personal safety classes.