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Program Impact Stories

Taking Children Around the World Through the Power of Stories

May 4, 2022

In Summer 2021, as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln partnered with Lincoln Littles, an early childhood...

Meet the Catalyst Grant Winner: 2021 Fellowship Alumnus Abdallah Mabrouck

May 4, 2022

The Mandela Washington Fellowship Catalyst Grant was a unique funding opportunity for 2021 Fellowship Alumni that funds initiatives that catalyze change and distribute proven poverty...

Reciprocal Exchange Participant Nominated for Emmy

May 4, 2022

Reciprocal Exchange Participant Tamlin Hall's TV show Hope Givers on Georgia Public Broadcasting was recently nominated for an Emmy.

Nice Nailantei Leng’ete Receives Roosevelt Foundation Freedom from Want Award

April 22, 2022

2016 Fellowship Alumna Nice Nailantei Leng'ete recently received the 2022 Roosevelt Foundation Freedom from Want award.

Protecting the Environment through Sustainability, Conservation, and Wildlife Management

April 22, 2022

This Earth Day, we are proud to feature extraordinary Alumnae and the work they are doing in anti-poaching, wildlife management, and community development.

Fellowship Alumna Named to 2022 Class of the Forum of Young Global Leaders

April 21, 2022

Congratulations to 2018 Fellowship Alumna Nasreen Ali Mohamed for being named to the 2022 class of the Forum of Young Global Leaders.

Mandela Washington Fellowship Collaborations Continue

April 21, 2022

2019 Alumnus Joel Duha Afi collaborates on a Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund to expand upon his experience and connections during the Fellowship.

USADF and USAID Team up to Invest in Young African Social Entrepreneurs

April 13, 2022

Eight young African social entrepreneurs received a total of $200,000 in grant funding from the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) and the United States Agency...

How You Can Help Protect the Environment, One Tree at a Time

April 8, 2022

2021 Fellowship Alumni Siyabuela Sokomani is working to mitigate the effects of deforestation on climate change.

Harnessing the Power of Storytelling: My Leadership Journey

March 23, 2022

A photo essay by 2021 Leadership Impact Award Winner, Ian Tarimo on harnessing the power of creative storytelling and media technology.

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