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U.S. Educational Institutions to Host Mandela Washington Fellows

February 1, 2023

The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 28 U.S. educational institutions selected to host 700 Mandela Washington Fellows in summer 2023.  Launched...

Social networks make civil society voices heard in Togo

January 30, 2023

Strong internet penetration in Togo enables influencers to make social networks effective promotion platforms.

Nagie Ndende Paves the Way for Women and Youth in the Republic of Congo

January 25, 2023

Nagie Ndende is a remarkable woman. At just 30 years old, she has earned her Master’s degree in comparative education and law and is one of...

Segun David Fatudimu has always wanted to change the world

January 16, 2023

Even as a young child, 2017 Fellowship Alumnus Segun David Fatudimu wanted to help others. Now an international doctoral fellow, Fatudimu is building off an...

Alumna Jacquiline Amongin to Represent Uganda in EALA

January 11, 2023

2017 Fellowship Alumna, Honorary Jacqueline recently won elections in Uganda and will now represent Uganda in the regional East African Legislative Assembly (EALA)

Fellowship Alumna wins her third Gourmand World Cookbook Award

December 22, 2022

This article highlights an Alumna's professional culinary journey and her venture into entrepreneurship.

How One Entrepreneur is Helping Thousands Become Bankable

December 12, 2022

One Alumna is reaching as many women as possible to help them get better access to financial credit.

Fellowship Alumnae Named BBC 100 Women 2022

December 7, 2022

The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2022. Among them are two Fellowship Alumnae: 2017...

Mandela Washington Fellows tackle Climate Change through Sustainable Agricultural Practices

December 5, 2022

Four 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni - Kwame Owusu Ansah, Akua Oforiwa Darko, Asher Mustapha, and Priscilla Tawiah - are collaborating on an Alumni Engagement...

Working Across the Gender Divide in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

December 1, 2022

Each year on November 25, 2022, people around the world observe the International Day to End Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16...

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