“When you give young leaders the skills to be a better person tomorrow, that’s just what Mandela wanted to see: the young people being empowered...
Announcing the New Fellowship Portal
Earlier this year, the Mandela Washington Fellowship was postponed until summer 2021 due to the ongoing global pandemic; however, “despite this unprecedented crisis and the...
A Special Message for the Fellowship Community from U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Chris Coons
Check out this special message from U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID) and Chris Coons (D-DE).
Four Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni selected as YouthLead Ambassadors
YouthLead selected 22 young changemakers from a pool of over 600 applicants to lead, engage and support various social change and positive youth development activitites...
Fellowship Alumni pitch businesses and build networks at Africa Investor Week
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with many young entrepreneurs starting businesses and creating jobs across the continent. However, these...
Mandela Washington Fellowship receives International Innovative Educator of the Year award
In honor of International Exchange Week, Kansas State University and the Staley School of Leadership Studies presented 2019 International Innovative Educator of the Year award...
Hundreds of young African leaders convene in Washington to collaborate on leadership and innovation
Hundreds of young African leaders gathered in Washington, DC, this week for the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit.
2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Check out videos from plenary sessions and Ignite Talks at the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit!
Meet the 2019 Leadership Impact Award Winner: Adepeju Jaiyeoba
Congratulations 2014 Fellowship Alumna Adepeju Jaiyeoba on receiving the 2019 Leadership Impact Award, which annually recognizes the achievements of one outstanding member of the Fellowship...
Americans expand opportunities through international exchange with Africa
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 102 Americans selected to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders’ Reciprocal Exchange Component...