Israeli and Palestinian women weave peace through fashion
Their tagline is "peace through the eye of a needle." Learn how the Two Neighbors fashion company is creating jobs while changing hearts and minds.
U.S. startup finds new way to finance African businesses
Getting a loan can be tough for growing businesses in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire. One U.S. company has developed an alternative to traditional bank loans.
2019 is your time: Apply to be a Mandela Washington Fellow
Hundreds of young professionals from across Africa will spend a summer in the U.S. as Mandela Washington Fellows, learning how to lead. Will you be one?
Youth in the Philippines stand up for their futures
Meet a young man in the Philippines who was able to restart his T-shirt company with the help of USAID after ISIS militants tried to take over his city.
Pakistani ‘Fulbright Hero’ built a startup — and a smart collar...
Umer Adnan won a prestigious Fulbright scholarship that took him to tech hubs across the U.S. That helped him launch a startup that could add $2 billion to Pakistan's economy.
Mining diamonds in Africa while supporting the community
In Côte d’Ivoire, a growing number of artisanal mining operations use techniques that help them find more diamonds while protecting the environment.
Selling falafel, helping refugees
Ahmad Ashkar sells falafel. He makes money and feeds refugees at the same time. It's a new business model, and it's working.
The ‘Wakanda Generation’ unites for Africa
Learn about a new effort to enable young African leaders to join forces with the African-American diaspora to advance development in Africa.
Africa’s future leaders head home
Young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa’s 49 countries are returning home with clearer visions, revived purpose, and stronger networks after a summer as Mandela Washington Fellows.