Mandela International Day of Service has been officially recognized since July 18, 2009; however, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the custodian of his legacy, has advocated for...
Empowering Women and Youth with Disabilities in Food Systems
To build resilient and sustainable food systems, it’s crucial to ensure equal access to agricultural opportunities, resources, and training. To address barriers faced by people...
Fellowship Alumni Drive Change for Young Women
Through innovative projects, advocacy, and leadership, Fellowship Alumni are addressing critical challenges, including education and economic opportunity. Their efforts are equipping young women with the...
Sustainable Agriculture for a Food-Secure Future in Africa
Agripreneurs build, organize, and manage their business with a focus on the agriculture sector. As agriculture forms a large portion of many African countries' GDP,...
Empowering Journalists, Building Peace
2016 Fellowship Alumna Lydie Mukasekuru from Rwanda and 2016 Fellowship Alumnus Golden Maunganidze from Zimbabwe embarked on a project with a clear goal — introducing...
Enhancing Professional Development Through Virtual Collaboration
Following the completion of their in-person Professional Development Experiences (PDEs) in September 2023, Mandela Washington Fellows had the option to continue collaborating with their Host...
Fostering Transformative Leadership
Into Africa is a podcast from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) where host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Africa program director and senior fellow...
Fellowship Alumnus named Top Agri-Food Pioneer
2023 Fellowship Alumnus Terese Akpem was named a 2024 Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP). The World Food Prize Foundation selected 38 leading innovators from across the...
Building our Future: Capacity Building for Today’s Health Managers
2019 Fellowship Alumnus and 2024 Leadership Impact Award winner Joel Duah Afi collaborated with Kisha Elder Lawson and Michelle Lawson in May, 2024, on a Reciprocal...
Building Community through Disability Awareness
In April, 2021 Fellowship Alumna Jackie Waiharo of Kenya collaborated with Jess Amato on a Reciprocal Exchange project to promote engagement practices for children with...