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.
Believe and Strive: Leading the Way for People with Albinism
At the time of his Fellowship in 2015, Joel Tchombosi was already a leader in his community in southern Angola. He started a group for...
When she sings about her rights, the president listens
2015 Fellowship Alumna Grace Jerry, a Nigerian gospel singer, has a big voice, and when performing at the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit, she took...
Paying it forward: Encouraging young entrepreneurs in Nigeria
“We’ve been given [this] opportunity so that we can give opportunities to other people on the continent,” said Temitayo Etomi, reflecting on her 2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship...
2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Check out videos from plenary sessions and Ignite Talks at the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship!
2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Check out videos from plenary sessions at the 2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit!