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...
YALI Voices: How to Raise Awareness About GBV in Rural Areas
In rural areas, many gender-based violence cases go unreported. 2016 Fellowship Alumna Sarah Mulwa is working to change that.
Growing global business partnerships from international exchanges
Sub-Saharan Africa has some of the fastest-growing economies across the globe, while the United States exports a large number of American goods to African countries. Nathalie Kpante, an agribusiness...
Giving Girls a Voice: Why One Woman in Zimbabwe Is Bringing GBV Stories to Light
To inspire her community to unite against gender-based violence, Charlene Chekenya is bringing stories about gender-based violence survivors to light.
From Iowa to Angola, a young entrepreneur connects farmers to consumers
Spanning almost three decades, the Angolan Civil War displaced millions of people and devastated agricultural production. Even though the conflict ended 15 years ago, the...
International exchange programs and the opportunity for U.S. businesses
Many view international exchange programs primarily as benefiting U.S. foreign policy objectives. Foreign students brought to the United States return to their home countries with...
Helping a young leader advocate for LGBT health care in Africa
Activists such as Dr. Anastacia Tomson of South Africa tirelessly advocate for transgender health rights. The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders helps change-makers like her to...
Paralympian promotes inclusion in Zimbabwe
“I’ve always wanted to control my successes and failures,” says Nyasha Mharakurwa, a wheelchair tennis player who represented Zimbabwe at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. “When...
Young African leaders who are leading by example
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is not just the name of a program—it is the continuation of Nelson Mandela’s legacy of leadership, peace, and...
Paying it forward: Encouraging young entrepreneurs in Nigeria
“We’ve been given [this] opportunity so that we can give opportunities to other people on the continent,” said Temitayo Etomi, reflecting on her 2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship...