Our Impact

Our Impact

Global Impact


Over 1,400 program participants

From more than 170 countries

Carrying expertise in each of our six focus areas back to every region of the world.

Impact Films


The following video stories focus in on Presidential Precinct alumni who have returned to their home communities to continue a legacy of impact, building local solutions to global-scale challenges. Hear, in their words, a resounding commitment to improving our world by moving towards thriving, just, and free societies.

Jaime Villalobos | Economic Opportunity in Bolivia


As a civic leader, Jaime is committed to empowering marginalized people and alleviating poverty through his NGO, Hormigón Armado.

Lwazi Mtshiyo | Human Rights & Justice in South Africa


Lwazi is passionate about land rights and access to property, enabling poor and lower class citizens in Cape Town to work within city limits.

Lashrecse Aird | Good Governance for the State of Virginia


Virginia Delegate Lashrecse Aird is the youngest woman ever elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. She is empowering her constituents and embodying good governance on the state level.

Madara Mazjane | Women's Empowerment in Latvia


Reconciling with longstanding norms in a post-Soviet community, Madara Mazjane is building support of human rights and gender equality in Latvia.

Reham Zaky | Cultural Heritage in Egypt


Reham Zaky is an archaeologist with the Ministry of Antiquities in Cairo. She is committed to the art of cultural heritage and the role that it plays in informing and improving our future.

Catherine Constantinides | Civic Engagement in South Africa


Climate Activist, Human Rights Defender, and Presidential Precinct Alumna Catherine Constantinides is inspiring youth near Johannesburg and the Western Sahara to be resilient and engaged citizens.

Nafisa Atiku-Abubakar: From Vulnerability to Power

"Progress is possible, but not guaranteed. We have to fight for it."Hillary Clinton, Remarks to the 2024 Democratic National Convention &nb...

From Facebook Post to Global Leadership: My Inspirational Journey

Social media in the modern digital age is frequently associated with negative attributes such as false information, cyber bullying, and was...

Chichi Mlingwa: When the Dots Finally Connect

On this day in 2017, a Young African Leader sat down and put his thoughts to paper to reflect on lessons learnt during his first week as a...

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Monticello returns as core partner institution of the Presidential Precinct

05/15/2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Presidential Precinct and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the private nonprofit that owns and operates Montice...
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Announcing the Inaugural Cohort of Corporate Leaders

04/23/2024

Established executive leaders from 6 African countries will arrive at the Precinct on April 29. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – With thanks to s...
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Recent IVLP programs spark timely conversations on elections in democracies worldwide

03/21/2024

Headlines are abundant: 2024 is already proving to be a big year for elections. According to TIME magazine, “More voters than ever in his...
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Grace Klauer: Catching up with Precinct Alumni in Cairo

03/19/2024

In December 2023 I had the pleasure of meeting with several Presidential Precinct alumni while visiting friends in Cairo, Egypt. It was hea...
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Celebrating Ten Years of the Mandela Washington Fellowship: Young African Leaders Returning to Williamsburg and Charlottesville in Summer 2024

02/27/2024

The Presidential Precinct is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young A...
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Thanks to new Chair appointment, Global Advisory Council enters next season with strength

02/26/2024

The Presidential Precinct is proud and grateful to announce Dessie Nash, Market Investment Executive at Bank of America Private Bank, as th...
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Alumnus Launches Needs Assessment for Zimbabwe

01/23/2024

Bright Chimedza, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus, has recently published his latest needs assessment report - part of a career-l...
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Program Highlight: Dismantling Racial and Social Injustice

10/30/2023

In mid-September, our team welcomed 16 international visitors representing 15 countries – from Australia to Romania – for a seven-day I...
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Precinct Alumni and University Students Working Together through Virtual Global Internships

10/25/2023

In 2021, we introduced a high concentration of virtual programming at the Presidential Precinct. Some of these modalities were temporary, i...
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Alumnus Launches Community Network for Climate Justice in Zimbabwe

10/21/2023

September 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya, 18 heads of state from across the African continent met together for the inaugural Africa Climate Summit,...
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Bangladeshi educators visit the Precinct, Dialogue with UVA's School of Education and Human Development

09/28/2023

Faculty and staff of UVA’s School for Education and Human Development (SEHD) opened their labs to Bangladeshi educators seeking to design...
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Becoming A Young African Leader From Sierra Leone

09/20/2023

In 2016, I was privileged to be selected as a young and emerging leader from Sierra Leone to participate in one of the most prestigious fel...
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Newsletter


The Exchange is the Presidential Precinct’s monthly newsletter, featuring the latest stories from programs and alumni and curated content on the Precinct’s six main focus areas – Good Governance, Women’s Empowerment, Economic Opportunity, Human Rights & Justice, Civic Engagement, and Cultural Heritage.

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