More about Leadership

More about Leadership

Success Stories

Three young women at an event in Jordan. One of the women is holding a microphone.

Supporting young Jordanian leaders in becoming gender champions

How a young entrepreneur is saving lives in Pakistan

How a young entrepreneur is saving lives in Pakistan

Growing global business partnerships from international exchanges

Growing global business partnerships from international exchanges

This young entrepreneur is preparing girls to lead the tech industry in Ghana

This young entrepreneur is preparing girls to lead the tech industry in Ghana

From Iowa to Angola, a young entrepreneur connects farmers to consumers

From Iowa to Angola, a young entrepreneur connects farmers to consumers

Alieu Jallow

Africa’s young ambassadors: The movement for democracy in the Gambia

Using fame to fight corruption in Mali

Integrity Idol: Using fame to fight corruption in Mali

How three Tunisian students are helping young jobseekers gain skills

How three Tunisian students are helping young jobseekers gain skills

Cultivating girls as leaders through sports in Pakistan

Cultivating girls as leaders through sports in Pakistan

Vardine Grigoryan is helping to make Armenian institutions more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Helping leaders make schools more inclusive for students with disabilities

Dr. Tomson

Helping a young leader advocate for LGBT health care in Africa

Fellowship helps a young Paralympian promote inclusion in Zimbabwe

Fellowship helps a young Paralympian promote inclusion in Zimbabwe

Young African leaders who are leading by example

Young African leaders who are leading by example

E4 Technologies team at Pakistan Innovation Foundation event in Islamabad

How entrepreneurs are advancing dairy farming in Pakistan

Kenyans build a greener and more prosperous future

Kenyans build a greener and more prosperous future

Cultivating leaders to strengthen civil society in Brazil

Cultivating leaders to strengthen civil society in Brazil

Empowering young entrepreneurs to improve health care in Nigeria

Empowering young entrepreneurs to improve health care in Nigeria

Paying it forward: Encouraging young entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Paying it forward: Encouraging young entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Insights

A person pointing to a laptop screen that shows data atop a map. The map focuses on a border between Tanzania and Kenya.

Five tips for making wise, data-informed decisions

By:
Julian Geoffrey López
Promoting empathetic youth leadership in Pakistan: An interview with Raj

Promoting empathetic youth leadership in Pakistan: An interview with Raj

By:
Eric Hess
Scholarships prepare new leaders in Tunisia

How youth can lead economic and social development in Tunisia

By:
Michelle Weisse Trueheart
How human-centered design empowers girls as leaders

How human-centered design empowers girls as leaders

By:
Stephanie Lake

News

Three participants in a leadership workshop

IREX to host 2019 Impact Fellowships Summit in Washington, DC

Educational institutions across United States selected to host Mandela Washington Fellows

Americans deepen partnerships and opportunities through international exchange

Americans deepen partnerships and opportunities through international exchange

Fellows participating in community service

Young African leaders honor Mandela's legacy through service

A teacher with four students in a classroom

IREX will implement three U.S. Department of State Fulbright programs for U.S. and international teachers

Resources

Mandela Washington Fellowship: Toolkit for a Successful Mentorship

Mandela Washington Fellowship: Toolkit for a Successful Mentorship

Youth Project Toolkit

Youth Project Toolkit: A Resource for Youth Leaders and Youth-Serving Professionals