Learn more about how several groups of Alumni have collaborated virtually to make a difference in dozens of communities across the continent.
Champion of women entrepreneurs’ growth
As the Chief Executive Officer of Cherehani Africa and founder of Afrikapu, 2018 Fellowship Alumna Nasreen Ali Mohamed is passionate about empowering low-income households in...
Alumna’s music video wins 2021 Adobe Government Creativity Award
Congratulations 2015 Alumna Grace Jerry for winning a 2021 Adobe Government Creativity Award!
Voices of Exchange Podcast: Ambassador of Exchange
Learn more about 2019 Alumnus Ian Tarimo's work in this Voices of Exchange episode.
GatesNotes: Heroes in Africa fighting the pandemic – and the next one
Learn more about why 2021 Alumna Mamello Makhele is one of Bill Gates' heroes fighting the pandemic - and working to prevent the next one...
Strengthening employability for deaf women in Nigeria
Two Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni are collaborating on a solution to equip women who are deaf with the skills they need for employment and financial...
Advancing Human Rights and Supporting Women and Girls
2021 Fellowship Alumna Angella Asiimwe of Uganda is committed to advancing human rights, influencing policies to address gender-based violence, and defending the rights of women...
Sharing Stories of FGM Survivors Through Film
A Fellowship Alumna and American Reciprocal Exchange Participant collaborate on a documentary where survivors share their stories about female genital mutilation (FGM).
Providing healthcare for vulnerable populations in Benin
World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, a cause that Mandela Washington Fellowship...
Supporting community responses to gender-based violence
Two 2019 Fellowship Alumnae partnered to strengthen community responses to gender-based violence.