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5 Years at the Presidential Precinct
In 1819, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe, joined forces to create a non-sectarian, public university in the formation of the University of Virginia. Throughout their lives these three...
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Global Founders | Episode 01: What is Global Founders? (with James B. Murray,...
http://presidentialprecinct.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/FebruaryPodcast.mp3 Our inaugural episode of Global Founders delves into the history of the Presidential Precinct, how our past five years...
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Precinct YALI Fellow directs film project on rural mining in Zimbabwe
Terry Mutsvanga knows well the power of filmmaking in communicating for human rights. He is by no means new to the industry, having received two awards from ZimRights, a Zimbabwean Human Rights...
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End of Year 2016 Newsletter
The End-of-Year 2016 Newsletter for the Presidential Precinct. THE EXCHANGE | YEAR END EDITION From Our Team, With Gratitude We’re passionate about emerging leaders, open and...
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January 2017 Newsletter
The January 2017 Monthly Newsletter for the Presidential Precinct. THE EXCHANGE | JANUARY EDITION Five Years of Empowering Global Leaders This year marks the fifth anniversary of the...
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February 2017 Newsletter
The February 2017 Monthly Newsletter for the Presidential Precinct. THE EXCHANGE | FEBRUARY EDITION The Global Founders podcast highlights the work, personal journeys, and profound...
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Global Founders | Episode 02: Advancing Women’s Leadership (with Mirabel...
http://presidentialprecinct.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GlobalFounders2_FINAL.mp3 On the second episode of Global Founders, we sit down with Mirabel Ngong, a Project Manager with World Vision for...
View ArticleREAVI-Baho working to end gender based violence in Burundi
By: Mireille Kayeye, MWF 2015 Fellow My time at the Presidential Precinct was an eye opener and a life changing experience. When I attended the Mandela Washington Fellowship in 2015, I soon understood...
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Public jewelry showcase planned to follow reverse exchange opportunity in...
“It begins with an idea and ends with a well-designed piece, with a lot of experimentation.” That’s how Elaine Butcher describes her craft – handmade, globally inspired jewelry made from recycled...
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Online course convenes over 100 global leaders
By: Drew Precious, Marketing & Communications Manager Virtual classrooms are an ever expanding resource for global learners. The hurdles of traveling, both internationally and across town, are more...
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Global Founders | Episode 03: Starting and Growing Nonprofits (with Cindy...
http://presidentialprecinct.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/April17Podcast.mp3 On the third episode of Global Founders, we sit down with Cindy Colson, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Center...
View ArticlePrecinct earns Jefferson Trust grant for Global Leadership Forum
April 26, 2017 – Last week, the Presidential Precinct joined with 160 other initiatives that have been funded by the Jefferson Trust since 2006, earning $50,000 in preparation for the 2017 Global...
View ArticleFor Virginia, 2019 is an opportunity to assemble emerging global leaders
Originally published by the Richmond Times Dispatch March 25, 2017 By James B. Murray Jr. — When it comes to history and government, Virginia has a special trust and a unique opportunity. Four...
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March 2017 Newsletter
The March 2017 Monthly Newsletter for the Presidential Precinct. THE EXCHANGE | MARCH EDITION Celebrating Women’s History Month At the Precinct, we have the opportunity to see women...
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April 2017 Newsletter
The April 2017 Monthly Newsletter for the Presidential Precinct. THE EXCHANGE | APRIL EDITION Online Course Convenes Over 100 Global Leaders The diversity and expertise of this group of...
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Promoting human rights through art in Mauritius
In Mauritius, although homosexuality and trans identity are not illegal, they remain taboo and absent from legislative frameworks. Sandrine Julien, a Precinct alumna from the 2016 Mandela Washington...
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Harnessing the demographic dividend through investment in youth
Originally published by the London School of Economics and Political Science May 3, 2017 Martin Namasaka , alumni from the Programme for African Leadership (PfAL), looks at three examples of African...
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Global Founders | Episode 04: Next Steps for the Chibok Girls (with Bukky...
http://presidentialprecinct.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/May17Podcast.mp3 Bukky Shonibare, a Strategic Team Leader for the Bring Back Our Girls movement, discusses the recent freeing of 82 Chibok...
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Precinct alumnus awarded prize for supporting transparency and accountability...
Just about a year ago, Terry Mutsvanga arrived in Charlottesville as a Mandela Washington Fellow. He came with a pervading passion for human rights and the restoring of transparency in governments....
View ArticleAfrican leaders headed to Virginia to discuss democracy, rule of law, and...
PRESS RELEASE Charlottesville, VA – The African continent represents six of the ten fastest growing economies in the world. Its youth population, already over 200 million, is predicted to grow by 42%...
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