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Official account of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders | An @ECAatState program implemented by @IREXIntl | #MWFCelebrates10 #YALI2024
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The MandelaWshFellowship (MWF) is celebrating 10 years of investing in leaders across Africa through this premier U.S. Government exchange program! Today, Chargé d'Affaires Bent unveiled a 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇬 mural created by our exchange program alumni and Uganda UNITES to show the long-standing
Tip 2 for your #YALI2025 application: Don’t forget to save your progress! Take your time to craft thoughtful responses at your own pace. Start your application today: buff.ly/2ZYNWH9 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State YALI Network
This month, we are excited to highlight 2020 Leadership Impact Award winner Ibrahima Kalil Gueye, a good governance advocate promoting citizen education in Guinea. Learn more about his work: buff.ly/3M8yJJb #MWFCelebrates10 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State ExchangeAlumni @embassyconakry
#YALI2019 Alumna Winfred Mutinda advises applicants: "Remember that your story is unique. Be as authentic as possible when you write about it.” Visit our website for more advice on preparing a strong #YALI2025 application: mwfellows.info/app-tips Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State U.S. Embassy Nairobi
Tip 3 for your #YALI2025 application: do not copy or share answers! Plagiarism WILL result in disqualification. Start your MandelaWshFellowship application today at buff.ly/2ZYNWH9 @YALINetwork@ECAatState #ExchangeOurWorld
Mark your calendars: Our #YALIChat is happening tomorrow! Join the chat on our Facebook page from 1-4 PM GMT tomorrow to ask questions about the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship application and get advice from Fellowship Alumni: buff.ly/4dtoM5b YALI Network Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State
Tip 4 for your #YALI2025 application: Be original! Highlight what sets you apart and the unique qualities that contribute to your success. Share your story in your application. Apply now: buff.ly/2ZYNWH9 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State YALI Network
Tip #5 for your #YALI2025 application: Make sure to answer all questions in English! Check out our FAQs for tips to practice and improve your English language skills: mwfellows.info/language Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State YALI Network
Calling all Fellowship Alumni! On September 4, Reciprocal Exchange Alumni and members of the Mandela Washington Fellowship team will share best practices for your Reciprocal Exchange application. Register here: buff.ly/3X5XXgB YALI Network Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State
As we continue celebrating the Fellowship's tenth anniversary, we are excited to feature Alumni working to promote sustainable peace and security. Stay tuned for their stories this month! #MWFCelebrates10 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State
With #ReciprocalExchange applications due next week, we will feature projects this week, like #YALI2016 Alumna Shallon Mugabe's collaboration with staff from Syracuse University to provide training to over 150 individuals. Apply now: mwfellows.info/2025RE-R1 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State U.S. Mission Uganda
New York-based filmmaker Israel Scott traveled to Cameroon to support #YALI2022 Alumnus Randy Menkemndi in conducting workshops on storytelling and advocacy for youth. Apply now for a #ReciprocalExchange: mwfellows.info/2025RE-R1 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State U.S. Embassy Yaounde
Calling all U.S. educational institutions: we are looking for U.S. colleges and universities to host #YALI2025 Leadership Institutes next summer! Applications are due Tuesday, October 15. Learn more: mwfellows.info/2025institutea… Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State IREX
Tip #6 for your #YALI2025 application: proofread your answers! You cannot make edits to your application once it is submitted. Apply now: buff.ly/2ZYNWH9 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State YALI Network
#YALI2023 Alumni Lionel Kabeya & Petronie Ngoie worked w/Lehigh University staff on a hybrid project creating a start-up network in the DRC. Lehigh staff provided input from the U.S. while the Alumni facilitated an in-person event. Apply: mwfellows.info/2025RE-R1 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State U.S.Embassy Kinshasa
#YALI2019 Alumnus and 2024 Leadership Impact Award winner JOEL AFI DUAH collaborated on a #ReciprocalExchange in rural Ghana to empower healthcare workers and administrators to address local challenges. Learn more: buff.ly/3Xej4gL Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State U.S. Embassy Ghana
One last tip for your #YALI2025 application: you MUST apply online! The official application is only available via the MandelaWshFellowship website, and it is free to apply. Submit yours by the Sept 10 deadline: buff.ly/2ZYNWH9 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State YALI Network