Tobiloba Ajayi – MWF2016 Impact Story
Tobiloba Ajayi devotes herself to advocating with people living with disabilities in Nigeria, specifically Cerebral Palsy. “As Young African Leaders, it is important that we focus on the complete...
View ArticleCatherine Constantinides – MWF2016 Impact Story
Catherine Constantinides is a climate activist, humanitarian, and social entrepreneur from Johannesburg, South Africa. “The ability to go back home with a network of other African leaders who come from...
View ArticleFrederick Fussi – MWF2016 Impact Story
Frederick Fussi is a governance consultant from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He is certain that the future for the African continent is bright thanks to great promise in future generations of leadership....
View ArticleAsmaa James – MWF2016 Impact Story
Asmaa James is a radio station manager from Freetown, Sierra Leone. She manages a program called Radio Democracy – one of the fastest growing voices of good governance in Sierra Leone. “If we keep...
View ArticleTerry Mutsvanga – MWF2016 Impact Story
Terry Mutsvanga is an activist focusing on human rights for Zimbabwean citizens. He works to hold governments and communities accountable for good governance and access to justice. “If I look at the...
View ArticleAbidine Maetalla – MWF2016 Impact Story
Abidine Maetalla is an abolitionist, combatting modern day slavery in Mauritania. “We have to collaborate and we have to work hand in hand with each other in order to overcome slavery, discrimination,...
View ArticleAbel Chemura – MWF2016 Impact Story
Abel Chemura is an environment scientist and climate change activist who believes strongly in the need and future potential of young generations in African governments, communities, and environments....
View ArticleCarol Mburugu – MWF2016 Impact Story
Carol Mburugu is an educator in Nairobi, Kenya. She focuses on equal opportunities to education for all members of her community. “Opportunities are everywhere. With every problem is actually an...
View ArticleSedrick N’Gotta – MWF2016 Impact Story
Sedrick N’Gotta is using information and communications technology (ICT) to combat corruption and bad governance in Cote d’Ivoire. “We are here to show you that our generation will no longer tolerate...
View ArticleAbdi Rahoy Kassim – MWF2016 Impact Story
Abdi Rahoy Kassim is a peace and security analyst in Nairobi, Kenya who sees a huge opportunity in the empowering of young people. “The Young African Leaders Initiative is touching the heart of young...
View ArticleAdmasu Kidewa – MWF2016 Impact Story
Admasu Kidewa is focused on inter-ethnic conflict resolution within pastoralist groups in Ethiopia. “If the younger generation is empowered and given opportunity to work hard, to influence those who...
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August 2016 Newsletter
The August 2016 Monthly Newsletter for the Presidential Precinct. THE EXCHANGE | AUGUST EDITION Fall Precinct Programs: From YALI to YLAI The 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for...
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September 2016 Newsletter
The September 2016 Monthly Newsletter for the Presidential Precinct. THE EXCHANGE | SEPTEMBER EDITION The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative President Obama’s Young Leaders of the...
View ArticleCharlottesville Hosting Program for Young International Entrepreneurs
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Charlottesville is just one of 10 cities in the country hosting a White House program to empower young international entrepreneurs. This video was originally published at...
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Summer Job Spotlight: Digital Communications and Marketing Associate
Angela Olive Lee is a fourth year American Studies major concentrating in Race and Ethnicity. Last summer, Olive interned at the Presidential Precinct with the Communications team. The Presidential...
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For over 700 days, Bukky Shonibare has shared touching #BringBackOurGirls...
Bukky Shonibare is a 2016 Presidential Precinct Mandela Washington Fellowship alumna. Learn about her experience here. By Fu’ad Lawal | Pulse Nigeria | October 19, 2016 When the world lowered its...
View ArticleAverty Ndzoyi leading his community to more accessible education
Averty Ndzoyi, a Precinct 2015 Mandela Washington Fellow, is helping children from poor families and indigenous communities in Congo Brazzaville go to school through his NGO Espace Opoko. Indigenous...
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Timi Olagunju offers a leading voice in Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria
This month, Facebook’s CEO visited Lagos, Nigeria – his first trip to Africa. Zuckerberg met with software developers and startup founders, led a town hall event, and had the opportunity to shake the...
View ArticleHeidi Castillo – YLAI Impact Story
Heidi Castillo is the Founder of Grandma B’s in Belize. Grandma B’s is dedicated to providing the best in Belizean sweets, candy, and desserts. Click here for more information on the Young Leaders of...
View ArticleFrancisco Levi – YLAI Impact Story
Francisco is the Founder of Luya Coffee Company in Peru. Luya Coffee Company produces high quality organic coffee, educates tourists about the coffee making process, and brings opportunities and...
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