In schools across Ghana, young girls struggle to enter the male-dominated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. 2014 Fellow Regina Agyare is working to...
My Mandela Washington Fellowship Experience
"I cannot afford to be mediocre after such an eye-opening opportunity as a Mandela Washington Fellow. Having the opportunity to participate in the fellowship made...
Bringing Africa to the world through e-commerce
When he came to the United States during the inaugural year of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Vital Sounouvou, 2014 Fellow from Benin, had an idea...
Energizing Voices — Gwaliwa Mashaka
In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, USAID Power Africa highlights the work of 2016 Fellow Gwaliwa Mashaka from Tanzania. Gwaliwa's experience with...
Global Aggies: The Woman Spearheading African Women in Energy
"The Mandela Washington Fellowship was my first ever international fellowship program, and it really raised the bar from the onset." Read more about how 2018...
Redesigning the Mindset for Girls in STEM
“We see similar issues with women in technology [in the U.S.], but the stakes are a lot higher in Kenya where it’s not expected for...
At 29, Ilwad Elman Is at the Forefront of Somalia’s Peace Process
Since participating in the inaugural Mandela Washington Fellowship in 2014, Ilwad Elman has continued her work at the forefront of Somalia’s peace process. This year,...
Personal Reflections on the Mandela Washington Fellowship
“When I first signed on as the Academic Director for the Mandela Washington Fellowship, I had a sense of what this Fellowship entailed, but much...
Mandela Washington Fellows from Africa sharpen leadership skills and community interaction in Boise
"Twenty-five African leaders are calling Boise home for the next few weeks, as part of the U.S. State Department's prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship. It's the...
My rise as a refugee girl: Why I’m giving back to girls in South Sudan
After growing up as a refugee in South Sudan, 2018 Fellow Victoria Nasera overcame adversity to succeed and is paying it forward through the Nasvick...