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Science and Entrepreneurship are the Answers to Food Insecurity

October 3, 2018

2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumna Tshinde Matos is using her background in biotechnology to increase food security and access to water resources in Africa.

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Americans deepen partnerships and opportunities through international exchange

August 9, 2018

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...

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2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos

August 3, 2018

Check out videos from plenary sessions and Ignite Talks at the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit!

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Young African leaders honor Mandela’s legacy through service

July 17, 2018

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

February 26, 2018

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...

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Supporting young African leaders to build prosperity

December 11, 2017

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...

Giving Girls a Voice: Why One Woman in Zimbabwe Is Bringing GBV Stories to Light

December 3, 2017

To inspire her community to unite against gender-based violence, Charlene Chekenya is bringing stories about gender-based violence survivors to light.

From Iowa to Angola, a young entrepreneur connects farmers to consumers

September 5, 2017

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...

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2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos

August 4, 2017

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

May 26, 2017

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...

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