Mandela Washington Fellows participate in a constitution-building session at James Madison's Montpelier

What We Do

Focus Areas

Good Governance

Fostering open, effective, and accountable systems of government

Human Rights & Justice

Promoting inclusive societies and access to justice for all

Women’s Empowerment

Advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls

Civic Engagement

Amplifying citizen voice and influence

Economic Opportunity

Advancing economic growth and innovation

Cultural Heritage

Preserving and safeguarding cultural assets for future generations

Programs

Professional Fellowships

Professional Fellowships provide emerging global leaders with valuable exposure to U.S. government, civil society, and business practices. These residential programs are tailored to participants’ interests in academic coursework, leadership training, networking, and project-based learning. Professional Fellowships engage participants not only with Precinct partners, but also feature a variety of professional contacts with local community innovators and businesses.

Mandela Washington Fellowship (YALI) Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)

Leadership Exchanges

IVLP participants in a session at Montpelier

Leadership Exchanges are structured around one priority theme, such as promoting transparency and accountability or women’s economic empowerment. During these short programs, leaders have an opportunity to participate in structured discussions with Precinct-affiliated faculty, local government officials, business leaders, and the nonprofit community to strengthen their understanding of the theme in the U.S. context, share perspectives and experiences from their home countries, and build their professional network.

International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

Global Forums

Global Forums engage a variety of corporate and programming partners for the purpose of addressing such timely global issues as rule of law, women’s rights, the role of business in society, and the power of young leaders to serve as agents of change. These events create opportunities for participants to delve into shared challenges, exchange ideas, forge lasting solutions, and grow their professional networks.

The Global Leadership Forum (GLF) The Global Pathfinder Summit (GPS) The Africa Business Forum The Corporate Leaders Program The Judicial Fellowship Program

Virtual Resources

Our network is made up of nearly 800 program alumni, local and global thought leaders, and wide variety of corporate and government representatives who believe in the power of visionary leaders committed to moving their communities forward.

Follow this link to our Virtual Resources page where you will find podcasts, live streamed events, and an opportunity to sign up for our Monthly newsletter, The Exchange. We invite anyone who stands in solidarity with the Precinct’s vision for thriving, just, and free societies around the world to engage with our network.

Virtual Resources