Mandela Washington Fellowship Archives | Presidential Precinct
Turning Points in a Leadership Journey: Reflections from Assa Sacko, a 2025 Summer Associate at the Presidential Precinct
04/03/2026
For many interns at the Presidential Precinct, the experience is more than just a summer role — it’s a turning point. For Assa Sacko, h...
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Empowering a Generation as a Presidential Precinct Alum: Joseph Doe's Journey from War-Torn Roots to Digital Leadership
10/31/2025
From a childhood shaped by conflict to a career dedicated to peace and empowerment, Joseph Doe is helping young Africans find their voice t...
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Making Justice Accessible: Dennis Orengo Juma's Struggle Against Extrajudicial Killings in Kenya
09/03/2025
In 2015, a memorial football match in Nairobi’s Mathare slums marked the unlikely origin of a nationwide human rights movement. The match...
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Presidential Precinct to Host Mandela Washington Fellowship for Fourth Year
02/14/2017
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. Department of State has selected the Presidential Precinct as a host of the...
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The Presidential Precinct Announces 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows
06/19/2016
For Distribution: June 17, 2016
The Presidential Precinct Announces 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows
The Presidential Precinct is pleased t...
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Madeleine Albright to Receive UVA’s Inaugural Prize for Global Leadership
03/03/2016
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has been selected to be the first recipient of the University of Virginia’s new Edward R...
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Shining the Spotlight on Entrepreneurship in Tanzania
02/25/2016
Anganile Thomson, a Presidential Precinct 2015 Mandela Washington Fellow, is back in Tanzania using his Fellowship experience and his role a...
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Presidential Precinct to Host Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders for 3rd Year
02/15/2016
Charlottesville, VA – For the third consecutive year, the U.S. Department of State has selected the Presidential Precinct as a partner wit...
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Precinct Fellow, Timi Olagunju Launches book, "Yes, Africa Can" After Mandela Washington Fellowship
10/09/2015
As part of the successes of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Timi Olagunju, a 2015 Mandela Washington Fellow at the Presidential launched...
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Turning Young Leaders into Persuasive Agents for Change
09/25/2015
The second annual cycle of the Young African Leaders Initiative – also known as the Mandela Fellowship – is coming to a close. These lea...
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