On April 27, 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in an online conversation with members of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network, including...
Supporting Farmers Through Renewable Energy
The theme of Earth Day 2021 is “Restore Our Earth,” highlighting emerging green technologies and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems.
Building a Comprehensive Approach to Climate Change
As a climate advocate and lawyer, Marie-Josée Houenou understands the critical need for concrete action plans to combat the adverse effects of climate change.
2020 Leadership Impact Award Presentation
In March 2021, the U.S. Embassy presented the 2020 Leadership Impact Award to good governance advocate Ibrahima Kalil Gueye, on behalf of the U.S. Department...
Agripreneurship: What It Means for the Future of Africa
According to the United Nations, the number of people working in agriculture across Sub-Saharan Africa has fallen by five percent (5%) since 2005, even while...
How a Mandela Washington Fellow and Wisconsin Community Member Sparked a Groundbreaking Collaboration
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to millions, especially those who are most marginalized, Mpho Seipubi, 2019 Fellowship Alumna, and Wisconsin resident Kathi Seiden-Thomas...
African Women Entrepreneurs Break Barriers
After budding Kenyan entrepreneur Chebet Lesan, 2016 Fellowship Alumna, quit a lucrative job as an industrial designer to concoct eco-friendly charcoal briquettes in her parents’...
Working for Women’s Financial Empowerment in CAR
To address low financial literacy among women in Central African Republic, 2016 Fellowship Alumna Olive Michele Dol-Somse founded Bekilita, a social enterprise that educates, trains...
YALI Reunions Week: Our Most Inspiring Zoom Calls Yet
From March 15 – 23, the Presidential Precinct hosted its first-ever Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Reunions Week. It was jam-packed with Zoom calls for each...
Together, We Are Stronger
The 2021 theme of World Health Day: “building a fairer, healthier world” is a daily goal for Claire Sambou. Claire is a Mandela Washington Fellowship...