Region: Africa
An Olympian and Role Model, for Africa and Beyond
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More InformationEpisode 35: 2019 World Fellow Wanjiru Mukoma
Wanjiru Mukoma discusses her childhood in Kenya, her career in improving health and well-being, and the progress in Africa in addressing HIV.
More InformationEpisode 28: 2018 World Fellow Ibrahima Amadou Niang
Ibrahima Amadou Niang, an activist, poet, and author from Senegal, discusses his passion for writing and his work promoting democracy in Africa.
More InformationEpisode 24: 2018 World Fellow Joy Olivier
Joy Oliver, South African social entrepreneur, explains what Nelson Mandela means to her, the impact of IkamvaYouth (a nonprofit that enables youth to pull themselves and each other out of poverty through education), and her new initiative growing medicinal cannabis.
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World Fellows Program marks 16th year
When Norbert Mao came to Yale in 2003, he was a 36-year-old member of Parliament, representing the city of Gulu in the northern region of Uganda. At the time, the area was the epicenter of a decades-long war, and Mao was working with other parliamentarians to bring peace. During his four months on campus, Mao made the most of Yale’s extensive resources and academic offerings. He took advantage of the one-on-one media training provided by the World Fellows Program. Courses in corporate leadership and grand strategy helped expand his leadership skills, and a writing course helped him refine his communications skills. Upon returning home, he jumped into the rough-and -tumble…
More InformationEpisode 10: 2017 World Fellow Chude Jideonwo
Chude Jideonwo discusses his book: how to win elections in Africa: parallels with Donald Trump. Chude explains his interest in media and communications. Chude is setting up a new initiative to promote joy.
More InformationEpisode 8: 2015 World Fellow Finbarr O'Reilly
2015 World Fellow Finbarr O’Reilly discusses his career as a journalist, the psychological toll of covering war, and his new book, “Shooting Ghosts: a US marine, a combat photographer, and their journey back from war.”
More InformationEpisode 5: 2016 World Fellow Joshin Raghubar
Joshin Raghubar talks about the challenges facing South Africa and his work as a social entrepreneur.
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