Mandela Washington Fellowship Knowledge Network Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in starting a Mandela Washington Fellowship Knowledge Network!

Knowledge Networks are thematic groups formed around a specific topic or challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, and they are a component of the Mandela Washington Fellowship funded by the U.S. Department of State. Knowledge Networks provide a platform and tools for long-distance collaboration to empower members to embrace shared challenges and opportunities.

To start a Mandela Washington Fellowship Knowledge Network, you must have at least one founding member who is a U.S. Professional and one founding member who is a Fellowship Alumni.

1. U.S. Professional Full Name *This question is required.

2. Please explain how the U.S. Professional is connected to the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. *This question is required.

3. U.S. Professional Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

4. Fellowship Alumni Full Name *This question is required.

5. Fellowship Alumni Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

6. Please enter the names and email addresses of other Fellowship and/or U.S. Professionals who would like to be part of your Knowledge Network. Please separate individuals by pressing "enter" or "return" on your keyboard.

7. What topic(s) will your Working Group focus on? Select up to three. *This question is required.

8. Please briefly describe your proposed Knowledge Network's focus topic(s). If you have selected more than one topic, please describe how your group will tie the topics together. *This question is required.

9. Provide a draft mission statement for your Knowledge Network.

10. Please describe the goals of your proposed Knowledge Network. What do you hope to accomplish, and how will becoming a formal Mandela Washington Fellowship Knowledge Network help you achieve your stated goals? *This question is required.

11. Please describe the meeting structure you envision for your Knowledge Network. Please include how often you plan to meet, what platform, and the some of the topics you may cover. *This question is required.

12. Has your group previously collaborated on any projects, activities, or initiatives? Please list the types and dates of your previous engagement. *This question is required.

13. If a similar Knowledge Network already exists, would you like our team to add you and your collaborators to it? *This question is required.