Mandela Washington Fellowship

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

2021 Fellowship Alumni Sepenica Darko and Murtala Gariba are helping build economic resilience for small holder farmers in Ghana Through a LINC Grant, the pair trained 200 farmers in Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) practices. Murtala says, "VSLAs have been the only way most farmers can save money. Being able to access loans have enabled farmers to engage in activities which contribute to their household income." #MWFCelebrates10

Working with leather started as a hobby for 2021 Fellowship Alumna Semhal Guesh. Now, she is CEO of Kabana Leather, a thriving business with over 100 employees — and more than 80% are women. Learn how her journey with entrepreneurship is helping create opportunities for women: https://buff.ly/3NOoLNR #MWFCelebrates10

Are you a #YALIEntrepreneur? The YALI Network has resources designed for all stages of creating a business, from fundamental courses to toolkits and workbooks. Go check it out! https://lnkd.in/eimfP-Vb #MWFCelebrates10

"The fight for our generation is bridging the digital divide in Africa." In his Ignite Talk, 2024 Fellowship Alumnus Omar Baldeh calls on Mandela Washington Fellows to inspire digital and technological innovation in their countries. Watch now: