Project Enable Africa announced Nigeria's 30 most inspiring persons with disabilities, including eight Fellowship Alumni.
Addressing Gender Inequality and Gender-Based Violence
From November 25 to December 10, individuals and organizations worldwide commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign to challenge violence against...
Course Reflection on “Navigating a Business in Uncertain Times: Strategies to Ensure Your Enterprise’s Long-Term Success”
I recently decided to take the "Navigating a Business in Uncertain Times" course on the Fellowship Portal, and I can personally attest to its professional...
Our People are in the Mines: Prioritizing Education and Environment in Mining Communities
A good governance advocate, Ibrahima Kalil Gueye promotes grassroots citizen education and policy reform through Open and Transparent Guinea. In this piece, Ibrahima reflects on...
What Works in Youth Projects? Lessons for the Youth, Peace, and Security Field
Until the adoption of U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2250 in 2015, the international community had no comprehensive framework with which to address the specific...
BBC 100 Women 2020: Who is on the list this year?
"The pandemic gave the world a crash course in empathy. We witnessed women lead where others have failed. Women in leadership must no longer be...
From Student to Teacher: How Lillian Moremi Shows Youth the Way
“Youth development work is about impacting lives for a better future. Identify a challenge in your area and see how best you can help.” Lillian...
Course Reflection on “Digital Storytelling: New Models to Promote Local Initiatives After a Crisis”
I have embraced the power of storytelling to make my voice heard, to create a positive impact, to inspire, to motivate and to enlighten others....
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Entrepreneur Gives Back to Local Communities in Kenya
Effective wastewater treatment can be out of reach for many communities in Africa. With Agua Kenya, 2014 Fellowship Alumnus Mshila Sio is putting natural solutions...
Fellowship Celebrates Education and Entrepreneurship
This November, the Mandela Washington Fellowship is excited to commemorate International Education Week and Global Entrepreneurship week. As we celebrate teachers and entrepreneurs worldwide who...