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Program Impact Stories

Mandela Washington Fellows from Africa sharpen leadership skills and community interaction in Boise

July 4, 2019

"Twenty-five African leaders are calling Boise home for the next few weeks, as part of the U.S. State Department's prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship. It's the...

My rise as a refugee girl: Why I’m giving back to girls in South Sudan

June 9, 2019

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 Podcast: Muazu Modu Challenges the Status Quo in Nigeria

January 21, 2019

Growing up with a scarcity of resources in his community, Muazu Alhaji Modu experienced unspeakable poverty and corruption. He is currently a chapter lead fellow...

YALI Voices Podcast: Auxence Muhigwa Talks Producing Healthy Soybean Oil in the DRC

January 21, 2019

Auxence Muhigwa is providing food security and employment to as many agriculturists as possible.

YALI Voices: How to Raise Awareness About GBV in Rural Areas

December 3, 2018

In rural areas, many gender-based violence cases go unreported. 2016 Fellowship Alumna Sarah Mulwa is working to change that.

A Business Solution to Deliver Life-Saving Services for Mothers in Nigeria

October 17, 2018

Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Adepeju Jaiyeoba, a 2014 Fellowship Alumna, founded Mother’s Delivery Kits in 2013 to...

Growing global business partnerships from international exchanges

February 26, 2018

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

December 3, 2017

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

September 5, 2017

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

May 26, 2017

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...

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