Mandela Washington Fellowship

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is an exchange program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) run by the U.S. Department of State and administered by IREX. The program brings accomplished young African innovators and professionals to the United States for academic coursework, professional site visits, and structured networking. Fellowship activities prepare participants to collaborate with U.S. citizens on advancing trade and economic prosperity, promoting technological innovation, and enhancing peace and security between Africa and the United States. Since 2014, nearly 7,800 fellows from all 49 Sub-Saharan African countries have completed the program.