Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

**Fellowship Overview** The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s [Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)](https://yali.state.gov/). Since 2014, nearly 6,500 young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa have participated in the Fellowship. The Fellows, between the ages of 25 and 35, are accomplished leaders and have established records of promoting innovation and positive impact in their communities and countries.