Our goal is simple. “We will create community impact through empathy, innovation and collaboration”
We remain #strongertogether.
A DECADE OF LEGACY
(An MWF at 10 Documentary)
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Projects
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Young Leaders Assembly
The Young Leaders Assembly is a youth leadership and entrepreneurship project envisioned to become a…
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She Thrives Africa
She Thrives Africa is a reproductive health program that targets one of the most vulnerable…
What We Do
The Mandela Washington Fellowship Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN) is a body of young African leaders with its membership drawn from all sectors of the economy (and classified under Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, Public Management and Energy tracks) as beneficiaries of the US State Department Initiative-Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders initiative (YALI).
These notable and distinguished young leaders are currently
Championing various projects and initiatives that are capable of redefining socio-economic landscape of Nigeria and African continents with support from country governments and corporate organizations across Africa since inception to date. The Nigerian arm of the alumni network is believed to be largest and strongest youth network in Africa, it consists of 405 Mandela Washington fellows.
“To build an association of selfless young professionals committed to promoting positive leadership ideals and committed to their communities and nation.”
“To harness the collective strengths of Mandela Washington Fellows in furtherance of national development”
News
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THE MIRROR ONLINE: NGYouthSDGs, MWFAAN, Jobberman , American Corner to host employability workshop for 50 young Nigerians
Despite the contributions to promote decent work among young people, the 2023 National Bureau of Statistics revealed that in Q3…
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PRIMETIMENEWS: Experts Charge Media on Positive Projection of Women for Empowerment
Experts in civic engagement and public management have the charge both traditional and online media on positive projection of women…
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POLITICS DIGEST: Women Remain Champions of Freedom, Equality, Dr. Mairo Says
An Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Public Health Physician, Dr. Mairo Mandara has said women all over the remain instrumental and staunch promoters…