The Mandela Washington Fellowship held its ninth summit in Washington, hosting over 700 young African leaders that spent six weeks at U.S. universities and colleges receiving mentorship and networking opportunities. VOA Africa shares pictures from the three-day summit.
2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in Photos
Gail Motloung, the Master of Ceremony at the 2023 Mandela Washington Summit, Washington, July 31. 2023
U.S. Officials Molly Phee, Dr. Monde Muyangwa, Loyce Pace and Bill Fanjoy sit on a panel addressing 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows
Samantha Powell, USAID Director speaking to Mandela Washington Fellows, Washington, Jul 31. 2023.
A Mandela Washington Fellow asking panelists a question during the 2023 Mandela Washington Summit, Aug. 1, 2023
Dr. Monde Muyangwa, Assistant Administrator for the Bureau for Africa, addresses Mandela Washington Fellows, Washington, Aug. 1, 2023
2023 Mandela Washington Fellows in attendance of the Mandela Washington Summit, Washington, Aug. 1, 2023
Jamila Mayanja receives the Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Award, Washington, Aug 2. 2023
Jamila Mayanja receives the Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Award, Washington, Aug 2. 2023
Jamila Mayanja, recepient of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Award, speaks to fellows, Washington, Aug 2. 2023