Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Adepeju Jaiyeoba, a 2014 Fellowship Alumna, founded Mother’s Delivery Kits in 2013 to...
Science and Entrepreneurship are the Answers to Food Insecurity
2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumna Tshinde Matos is using her background in biotechnology to increase food security and access to water resources in Africa.
Americans deepen partnerships and opportunities through international exchange
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...
2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Check out videos from plenary sessions and Ignite Talks at the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit!
Young African leaders honor Mandela’s legacy through service
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...