Super Women Leadership Conference 2017

The month of March is famous for ongoing celebrations dedicated to Women. From the 8th of March - during which we celebrate the worldwide day for the Defense of Women’s rights - to the 31st, many events do take place, showcasing inspirational leaders, women of all origins, in both ancient and modern societies. JEADER (Young African Entrepreneurs working towards the Regional Economic Development)...

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Meet Fadieye Loum, founder of KABIO

Fadieye Loum, founder of KABIO and 2016 Mandela Washington Fellow for Young African Leaders (YALI), sits down with The Iveoma Show.  She discusses how she started KABIO (clothing line) with no money, her dreams for Senegal, and her advice for young Africans who dream of starting in fashion. ...

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15 Lessons learnt from Dangote...

Couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege to be among the Young entrepreneurs who had the opportunity to meet with Dangote Aliko, known as "the richest man in Africa", one of the most renowned and biggest influencer in Africa. It was a unique moment,going beyond a typical pitch. Indeed, it was 30 crutial minutes when this great man deeply took his time to respond to questions and share his beliefs....

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Yali 2017: le recrutement est lancé

Hello les amis, Comme vous le savez déjà l'appel à candidature pour la promotion des "Mandela Washington Fellows" a été lancé il y a quelques jours. A cette occasion l’ensemble des MWF Alumni se tiendra à vos côtés afin de répondre à vos questions préoccupations, et autant que faire se peut, vous accompagner tout au long de ce processus. En effet, une série de rencontre est prévue durant le...

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My visit at St.Helena Island Beaufort

It was a blessing for me to visit and meet with with the Executive Director of the Penn Center where the first school for freed slaves took place in the Unites States in 1862. Most fascinating I met Gullah people for the first time ever. Had lunch in a Gullah restaurant and been offered a Gullah Music CD. These people were so kind and had so much love for me. Seeing someone coming from the...

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The Imperialism of Feminism

In the Western history, women were expected to stay at home, where they were taught how to be good wives and good mothers, and of course how to stay pretty and silent. They felt dominated and oppressed economically, politically, and in their own bodies. They decided to speak up and fight for equality. They got released from home and went to school. They now occupy positions their grandmothers...

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The Senegalese Mandela Washington Fellows were received on Tuesday, August 2, by his Excellency Ambassador Babacar Diagne, representing President Macky Sall in Washington DC. As usual, the Senegalese young leaders were driven by their commitment to involve Senegalese authorities in all their endeavors. As they met President Sall in Dakar, in June, before leaving for the Mandela Fellowship in the...

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