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The Mandela Washington Fellowship
Investing in the Next Generation of African Leaders
President Obama launched the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa.
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of YALI and brings leaders to the United States each year for leadership training, academic coursework, and mentoring.
The Presidential Precinct is among an elite group of institutions chosen by the U.S. Department of State to host the Mandela Washington Fellows.
The Presidential Precinct hosts a six-week program focused on civic leadership for 25 of the total 500 Fellows each summer; all Fellows and host institutions are invited to collaborate on the Presidential Precinct Network. In 2014, we welcomed our inaugural class of 25 Fellows from 18 countries to the Presidential Precinct.
Nearly 1/3 of AFricans
are between 10 and 24.
About 60% ofAfrica’s
population is below 35.
Mandela Fellows with opening ceremony guestsThe University of Virginia, June 2014.
Fellowship Offerings - A six-week Academic and Leadership Institute: Fellows are placed at U.S. colleges and universities for academic institutes. Institutes will focus on skills development in one of three areas: Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, or Public Management.
- A Summit with President Obama in Washington, DC: At the conclusion of the academic and leadership institute, all Fellows will participate in a Presidential Summit. The Summit will take place in early August 2015.
- An optional 6-week U.S. Professional Development Experience: As part of the Fellowship application, individuals may apply to participate in a Professional Development Experience (PDE) at a U.S. company, civil society organiza-tion, or public sector agency in the United States. 100 Fellows will be selected for the U.S.-based PDEs that will take place from mid-August to late September 2015.
- Activities in Africa: Fellows will have the opportunity for continued professional development after they return to Africa, including networking opportunities, internships with institutions in the public, private and non-profit sectors, one-on-one mentoring with industry leaders, travel grants, access to seed funding, and community service activities.
2015 MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWS More than 80,000 young women and men, aged 25 to 35, have applied for the Mandela Washington Fellowship since the launch of the program in 2014. They have proven track records of leadership in public, private, and civic organizations; and demonstrate a strong commitment to contributing their skills and talents to building and serv-ing their communities.
THE INSTITUTE AT THE PRESIDENTIAL PRECINCTThe focus of the Presidential Precinct program is Civic Leadership. Each week includes academic sessions, hands-on problem-solving workshops, site visits, community service activities, and cultural enrichment ac-tivities. In addition, teams of university students, faculty, and business leaders will work with participants to address the practical problems they are dealing with in their organizations.
Week 1We open our program focusing on Network Building & Innovative Civic Leadership to develop a strong sense of trust and understanding among our Fellows. This week serves as the foundation upon which Fellows begin the process of defining their challenges and articulating potential solutions through innovative case studies and Fellow collaboration projects. Week 2The next week focuses on Challenges in Leadership including the development of concrete leadership skills necessary for our leaders to achieve their vision of strong democracies, civil societies, and flourishing economies. These two weeks take place at the University of Virginia and UVA’s Morven Farm and will draw on the expertise of UVA’s Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, the Social Entre-preneurship @ UVA Initiative, the Department of Politics, and the Darden School of Business.
Week 3The third week introduces the fundamentals of Skillfully Navigating Politics with discussions of revolution and regime change. These sessions take place at Ash Lawn-Highland, the historic home of James Monroe, fifth U.S. president and early leader in U.S. geopolitical strategy, and Monticello, the inspiring home of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence. Week 4The fourth week will be spent at the home of James Madison, Father of the U.S. Constitution, to examine the topic area of Building a Strong Civil Society. President Madison’s home, Montpelier, is uniquely positioned with the historical backing and current academic placement of the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution to engage our Fellows in a world-class discussion.
Weeks 5 and 6The fifth and sixth weeks focus on Approaches to Development, with an emphasis on community participation and transparency, and Mobilizing Resources to Achieve a Mission, with an emphasis on developing data literacy and communication. These two weeks take place at the College of William & Mary, the nation’s second oldest institution of higher learning and the alma mater of Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. The curriculum during these two weeks will be supported by the AidData Center for Development Policy, the Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Relations, and the Reves Center for International Studies.
PROGRAM IMPACTOpening Doors for Enduring Investments and Connections
The relationship with Mandela Washington Fellows does not end with the closing of the program. Through the Presidential Precinct Network, all 500 of the 2014 Mandela Washington Fellows continue to engage with a powerful network of experts representing government, business, academia, and civil society. With mem-bers from more than 100 countries, this global virtual meeting place provides an exclusive and secure online resource that enables members to learn new skills, find expert advice, exchange ideas, access professional development resources, and solve the most pressing challenges in their communities.
“ I’m now part of a network of leaders who are partners in the quest to make Africa a better continent...”
-Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye Mandela Washington Fellow 2014, Nigeria
Editor of Punch NewspaperRecipient of the prestigious Knight International and WAN award
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YALI 2014 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS*
100%of respondents made plans to collaborate with international fellows as a result of the program
100%of respondents see the Presidential Precinct Network as a way to better collaborate with others
*Data Source: Presidential Precinct 2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship (YALI): Program Impact Evaluation Survey
“The Presidential Precinct helped me better understand American history and philosophy through the lens of its founding fathers, build a powerful network of connections, provide exposure to some of the best universities in the U.S., and helped me realize the critical role I play in the advancement of democracy in my home country.”
—Emmanuel NdlovuMandela Washington Fellow 2014, Zimbabwe
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IMPACT OF OUR SPONSOR
The Presidential Precinct’s 2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship program was an extraordinary success thanks to AECOM’s generous support of the program.
AECOM donated nearly $300,000 to support the development and execution of the program. In addition to providing financial support, AECOM contributed greatly to the academic portion of the program. Throughout the six-week program, AECOM clients and executives shared their knowledge on a variety of topics including sustainabili-ty, infrastructure financing, program management, geographic information systems, and international development models. The Fellows were inspired and enlightened by the international dialogue, critical thinking, and collaborative problem solving skills demonstrated by AECOM executives Anne Ellis, Gary Lawrence, Tim McManus, Kevin Carlson, Zsolt Nagy, Maryna Storie, David Wall, and Joe Wambia. The Fellows were impressed with AECOM’s understanding of the challenges on the continent as well as the company’s ability to help their clients address these challenges. Every session was punctuated by engaging dialogue as the Fellows internalized the lessons and de-lighted in the opportunity to expand their personal networks with AECOM executives and clients.
“I have been teaching for over 20 years and I must say that the two days I spent at the Precinct represented my most enjoyable and
dynamic classes ever thanks to their enthusiasm, insight, questioning and vision.”
-Tim McManusSenior Vice President, AECOM
“Not every company would invest in Africa’s future
leaders, but we did.”
Fellowship Duration:2014 - 2018
Total Project Cost:$370,000
Contact:Neal [email protected]
Precinct Partners:The University of VirginiaThe College of William & MaryJames Monroe’s Ash Lawn-HighlandThomas Jefferson’s MonticelloJames Madison’s MontpelierWilliam Short’s Morven
Board of DirectorsFrancois BairdChairman, Africa at EdlemanSarah Bon-HarperExecutive Director, Ash Lawn-HighlandLeslie Greene BowmanPresident, The Thomas Jefferson FoundationBertrand P. CollombFormer Chairman & CEO, LafargeStewart GamageDirector, MorvenSteve HansonVice Provost for International AffairsThe College of William & MaryKat ImhoffCEO, The Montpelier FoundationJeff LegroVice Provost for Global AffairsThe University of VirginiaJim MurrayManaging Partner, Court Square VenturesFounder, The Presidential PrecinctTim SullivanPresident EmeritusThe College of William & Mary
THE PRECINCT AT A GLANCE
Neal PiperManaging Director
Christine MahoneyUVA Site Lead
Stewart GamageMorven Site Lead
Christa DierkshiedeMonticello Site Lead
Sara Bon-HarperHighland Site Lead
Scott IckesW&M Site Lead
Doug SmithAcademic Director
