Twenty young leaders were informed this week that they have been selected as fellows of the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for an extended study tour at US institutions. US Ambassador, HE Thomas Daughton last week informed three applicants in person of their inclusion in the programme. The ambassador approached them at various locations around Windhoek to inform them that they have been selected from among 425 Namibian applicants to participate in the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship in the United States. Others received a personal phone call from Ambassador Daughton live from the studio of Radio Energy. Bernardus Harageib, 27, from Usakos, received the news while at Street Cuisine Café.
He was speechless. Kileni Fernando, 26, from Tsumke, heard the news while at the American Cultural Centre Library. Motivating her application, she said "I just want to get experience and to meet people. I like to know about other organizations and also learn about other peoples' cultures." Anel van der Vyer, 25, from Windhoek, was surprised at her workplace surrounded by colleagues. "No, you're joking. That is so exciting. Wow," said an incredulous Anel. Each fellow follows a specific study track in either Civic Leadership, Public Management or Business and Entrepreneurship.
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