The idea that young people with disabilities struggle when it comes to IT and technology subjects has gained traction despite its dubious origins. And it’s...
Igniting Hope: 2021 Fellows Call for Global Change
As a part of their Leadership Institute curriculum, all 2021 Fellows prepared and delivered Ignite Talks, short 3-5 minute inspirational and informative TED Talk-style presentations....
UMN Supports Africa’s Emerging Leaders
Learn more about the University of Minnesota's 2021 Leadership in Public Management Institute and the Fellows who were placed there.
Iowa JPEC honors 11 leading business innovators
Congratulationss to 2019 Fellowship Alumnus Ernest Lefu Atem, who is being recognized by Iowa JPEC for his innovative agri-tech work.
Dear Young Leaders: An Essay
After applying for the Fellowship three times, Fellowship Alumna Josephine Kamara was delighted to join the 2021 Fellowship cohort on her fourth try...
Transforming Recycling in Cameroon and Beyond
Described by faculty as quiet and humble, 2019 Alumnus Ismael Essome of Cameroon has proven himself to be a force of nature by attempting to...
Fellowship Alumna appointed Minister of Finance of Madagascar
Congratulations to 2015 Fellowship Alumna Rindra Hasimbelo Rabarinirinarison, who was recently appointed the Minister of Finance of Madagascar by President Andry Rajoelina. During her Fellowship,...
Summit Prepares Young Leaders for Next Chapter
The Fellowship cultivates the next generation of leaders in fields such as civil rights, youth empowerment, climate change, gender equality, poverty eradication, and public health,...
Women’s empowerment in Africa: 2021 Mandela Washington Fellows working to reduce gender inequality
If women’s empowerment entails having access to power, making decisions about one’s life, and having control over resources, Africa has made tremendous progress. For example,...
Building Resilient Leaders in a Pandemic
For years, Drexel University has welcomed recipients of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the U.S. Department of State’s Young African Leaders Initiative...