Growing up with a scarcity of resources in his community, Muazu Alhaji Modu experienced unspeakable poverty and corruption. He is currently a chapter lead fellow...
YALI Voices Podcast: Auxence Muhigwa Talks Producing Healthy Soybean Oil in the DRC
Auxence Muhigwa is providing food security and employment to as many agriculturists as possible.
YALI Voices: How to Raise Awareness About GBV in Rural Areas
In rural areas, many gender-based violence cases go unreported. 2016 Fellowship Alumna Sarah Mulwa is working to change that.
Meet Richard Komlan Folly, the Founder of African Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (AGIA) based in Togo
Meet Richard Komlan Folly, the Founder of African Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (AGIA) based in Togo 2017 Fellowship Alumnus Richard Komlan Folly of Togo is a data...
A Business Solution to Deliver Life-Saving Services for Mothers in Nigeria
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...