b'The Pulte InstituteforGlobal DevelopmentThe 2024 MandelaWashington Fellowship Celebrating 10 Years at Notre DameIn 2024 the Mandela Washingtontheir passion for community leadership, Fellowship (MWF), the flagship programentrepreneurial excellence, and of the Young African Leaders Initiativeglobal engagement is supported and (YALI) within the U.S. Departmentstrengthened. While on campus, they of State, celebrated its tenth yearparticipated in a six-week Leadership in furthering leadership developmentBusiness Institute, in collaboration withYears of Mandela Washington Fellowsfor young African changemakers.the Keough School for Global Affairs, The University of Notre Dame hasthe IDEA Center, and the MendozaDame fosters camaraderie among its served as a host Institute for theCollege of Business. Notre Damesparticipants. The program nurtures the MWF for all 10 years, nurturing andLeadership in Business Institute offersnext generation of African leaders who expanding the skills and networks ofacademic courses, leadership training,will shape a brighter future for the world.emerging leaders between the agescommunity service, cultural exchange, of 25 and 35 across the Africanand networking opportunities tailoredThe Mandela Washington Fellowship is continent. The MWF works to amplifyto the specific interests and careersponsored by the U.S. Department of the impact of these proven leaders intrajectories of cohort members. TheseState and implemented by IREX. The MWF the communities and countries. activities are designed to provide skillsat Notre Dame is generously supported and connections which Fellows can useby corporate partners IBM and Capsim. This year, the Pulte Institute welcomedto elevate and amplify the impact theyThis year marks the tenth anniversary of 24 fellows from 21 countries, unitedare already making in their countries. the partnership between Notre Dame and by their passion for innovation andIBM in support of this work.entrepreneurship. At Notre Dame, theseBeyond the academic and professional Fellows find an environment in whichgains, the Fellowship at Notre 4240 | Mandela Washington Fellowship'