Q6: #MandelaFellows: What should applicants focus their efforts on when preparing their application? Muhumuza Ryan Umar Mariam Nakigude Lukwago Rajab Joanna M Atukunda Capt Ashaba Faridah Amos Kiyingi Daniel Lutaaya Humphrey Nabimanya Ntende baker Ivan Bwowe Jamila Mayanja Vanessa Nakate

Q7: #MandelaFellows: As a young African leader, what do you see as the most pressing challenges and opportunities for the continent? How has the fellowship helped you address some of these? #USMissionUGchat Vanessa Nakate Mariam Nakigude Humphrey Nabimanya Ntende baker Ivan Bwowe

Q9: #MandelaFellows: How has mentorship through the Fellowship helped you in your personal and professional growth? How can future Fellows make the most of this opportunity? #USMissionUGchat Owomugisha Blessing Immaculate BYOMIRE GORRETTI Ivan Bwowe Jamila Mayanja Bugingo D. Patrick Ireen Samalie Mutekanga

Q10: #MandelaFellows: Share a defining moment from your Fellowship that impacted your work? #USMissionUGchat

Q11: #MandelaFellows: In what ways can Fellows contribute to sustaining Nelson Mandela's legacy in their communities and across Africa? #USMissionUGchat

Q13: Can we talk about the recently concluded 2024 MandelaWshFellowship Summit in Washington DC? #USMissionUGchat BYOMIRE GORRETTI Sankara Magezi Byaruhanga Nyafwono Irene Muhumuza Ryan Umar Lukwago Rajab Joanna M Atukunda Capt Ashaba Faridah Amos Kiyingi Daniel Lutaaya Humphrey Nabimanya Ntende baker Ivan Bwowe

And that's a wrap on the #USMissionUGchat! A big thank you to all participants and program alumni for an engaging discussion on the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship. Feel free to keep commenting! To prospective applicants, don’t miss your chance -apply here:

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