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Creating a Pathway to Success Through Adaptive Cycling

October 1, 2020

"While we are focusing on doing community projects for lower-income communities, we are also creating a market for people to purchase these products."

Meet the Man Working to Eradicate Poverty in Zimbabwe

September 29, 2020

When Zimbabwe was going through an economic recession in 2007, Unotida Nyoni decided the country and continent needed someone to teach financial principles and help...

Announcing the National Geographic Society’s 2020 Class of Emerging Explorers

September 28, 2020

Congratulations to 2017 Fellowship Alumnus Adams Cassinga, who has been named among the National Geographic Society's 2020 Class of Emerging Explorers!

“Unstoppable” – Celebrating #ADA30 and #AccessforAll

September 25, 2020

In July 2020, the United States celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in...

Integrity Is Earned, Not Bought, Says One Young Leader in Sierra Leone

September 24, 2020

"For me, a perfect world is one where resources are shared evenly, where you appreciate someone for what he brings to the table, not for...

One Young World announces 50 ‘Enterprise for Peace’ Scholars

September 24, 2020

Congratulations to the Fellowship Alumni who have been named One Young World Enterprise for Peace Scholars! These men and women are young leaders fostering opportunities...

Unlocking Business Opportunities: An Interview with Uganda’s Prosper Africa Deal Team

September 23, 2020

There are many opportunities for companies and investors that want to do business between Africa and the United States. But there are also hurdles to...

Course Reflection on “Resilient Leadership: Overcoming Setbacks and Helping Your Team Thrive”

September 23, 2020

I participated in the “Resilient Leadership: Overcoming Setbacks and Helping Your Team Thrive” course. The course was a really timely reflection on my leadership journey...

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What is Leadership: Lessons from Laura Lane

September 23, 2020

"I want to challenge you in the spirit of those ideals that Nelson Mandela has left for all of us to learn from… Being a...

Meet the Young Leader Standing for Transparency in Mozambique

September 22, 2020

To promote accountability throughout Mozambique, Rogerio Junior, a 2019 Fellowship Alumnus, created the Citizens of Mozambique Association.

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