Kigali – September 12, 2019 The U.S. government is now accepting online applications for the Summer 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship and invites young Rwandan leaders aged 25-35 to apply for this exciting opportunity. The fellowship will bring 700 of Africa’s most promising young leaders to top U.S. universities for a fully-funded six-week academic and leadership ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 17 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: YALI
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce that twelve dynamic and experienced young Rwandans departed Kigali today to attend the fifth Young African Leadership Initiative Mandela Washington Fellowship. They will join 700 other young African leaders for a six- week program, and will be hosted by 12 prestigious U.S. universities, followed by a conference in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: YALI
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce that 15 dynamic and experienced young Rwandans, have been invited to participate in the fourth annual Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative. It is composed of academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: YALI
Rwanda’s Young Leaders Share Their Experience of America Kigali – October 13, 2016 U.S. Embassy Kigali is pleased to share the stories of promising young Rwandans who recently returned from the 2016 Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship. Applications are currently open for young Rwandans interested in participating in the Summer 2017 Fellowship. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: Africa, Alumni, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: alumni, Leadership, YALI
By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Video | Tags: alumni, YALI
Marcel Mutsindashyaka My name is Marcel Mutsindashyaka, at 25 I am the founder and CEO of UMUSEKE IT LTD, a media and IT company running the second most popular news website in Rwanda. I am survivor of the genocide of 1994 against Tutsis and orphan since then. Knowing that media was one of the key ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 6 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Education, Exclude, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: alumni, YALI
Jean Paulin Mutatsineza has two years’ experience in educational NGO management, and is both a project manager and board member of Rwanda Education Assistance Program, an NGO that is dedicated to enhancing educational and vocational opportunities for vulnerable youth in rural public schools in Rwanda. Jean Paulin has initiated and successfully managed various projects including ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 6 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Education, Exclude, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: alumni, YALI