Mandela Washington Fellowship

Calling all #YALIEntrepreneurs! Want to take your business to the next level? You can gain essential strategies and best practices for business management through the YALI Network course on Resilient Entrepreneurship. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eimfP-Vb #MWFCelebrates10

This month, we've highlighted Fellowship Alumni who are pioneering entrepreneurship through their work across Sub-Saharan Africa—Alumni like Gerald Katabzi from Uganda. His business, Volcano Coffee, empowers farmers to access international markets, increasing profits for community stakeholders. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4ilrAEv #MWFCelebrates10

As part of her Mandela Day Service Grant project, 2017 Alumna Lizette Feris implemented an aquaponics food system training to promote sustainable nutrition solutions for survivors of gender-based violence. Reflecting on the experience, Lizette says, "I am truly grateful for this experience and for the opportunity to contribute meaningfully, in a small way, to the development of young, bright minds in my country." #16Days

ICYMI: The YALI Network hosted a panel featuring 2014 Fellowship Alumna Adepeju Jaiyeoba and 2019 Alumnus Prechard Mhako earlier this month! The Elevating Your Entrepreneur Journey panel offers practical tips, inspiring stories, and essential tools to empower entrepreneurs at any stage to grow and scale their businesses. Watch now: https://buff.ly/4g1gzpC #GEW2024

We are excited to highlight the work of 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus Chibuzor Agomuoh and Luna Lu from Michigan State University, who collaborated on a transformative Reciprocal Exchange and American Impact Award. Through their partnership, they engaged U.S. participants and Sub-Saharan African youth in activities that emphasized key conflict management skills. As we celebrate international exchanges this week, we're reminded of how international education experiences build leadership, foster collaboration, and create lasting change. #IEW2024

Through a LINC Grant, 2021 Fellowship Alumni Moses Mwansa and Tsholofelo Mokgoabone collaborated to train local entrepreneurs in Botswana, impacting over 50 individuals through a 3-day workshop in business management and financial literacy. #GEW2024 #MWFCelebrates10

As we celebrate International Education Week, we recognize the power of international exchange in shaping leaders who are driving change worldwide. That's why we are proud that 99% of Alumni report that the Fellowship helped them develop the skills they need to make a positive impact in their field! #IEW2024

This Global Entrepreneurship Week, we are excited to highlight a Reciprocal Exchange between 2017 Fellowship Alumnus Jeremias Tavares and U.S. professional Odanov Eric Martin. The pair partnered with Bourne's Heron Leadership Program in Cabo Verde to mobilize 35 participants in an entrepreneurial workshop focused on community integration and sustainable implementation. After the event, participants could take their business ideas to the next level through mentorships, financial opportunities, and additional training!

Happy International Education Week! This week, we're celebrating the power of international exchange and its lasting impact on individuals and communities worldwide. To kick things off, we’re excited to share a video that showcases how the Fellowship has made a difference over the past ten years: https://buff.ly/4hSrTX0 #MWFCelebrates10

This year, Mandela Day Service Grants supported Fellowship Alumni in leading volunteer-driven community service projects that make a lasting impact. Learn more about some of this year's projects and get inspired to make a difference: https://buff.ly/3YRkC0Y