Category: Sub-Saharan Africa

[US to Namibia + Botswana ’15]: “Witnessing political movements driven by youth”
[US to Namibia + Botswana ’15]: “Witnessing political movements driven by youth”
11-30-2015 posted by Acypl
In late October, seven young American leaders traveled to Namibia and Botswana for a 10-day exchange trip. This was the second trip taken by an ACYPL American delegation to Namibia and the first trip to Botswana in 25 years.
[Professional Fellows Congress spring ’15]: “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
[Professional Fellows Congress spring ’15]: “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
06-19-2015 posted by Acypl

In early June, ACYPL hosted 215+ emerging leaders from 44 countries for the spring 2015 Professional Fellows Congress in Washington, DC. The week-long event included workshops, panel discussions, and professional trainings for all the young professionals.

[Alumni Reflection] Erin Conwell: “Trevor Noah, Ferguson, and Cape Town”
[Alumni Reflection] Erin Conwell: “Trevor Noah, Ferguson, and Cape Town”
04-08-2015 posted by Acypl
Recently, it was announced that Trevor Noah, a South African comedian, would take over for Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show. Trevor first appeared on...
[US to Ghana + South Africa ’14]: 6 airports, 5 cities, 14 days
[US to Ghana + South Africa ’14]: 6 airports, 5 cities, 14 days
11-24-2014 posted by Acypl

On November, 7 American delegates journeyed to Ghana and South Africa to participate in a 14-day international exchange to learn about Ghanaian and South African politics, governance, and culture. It was quite a trip!

[US to South Africa 2012] South Africa: ANC, Corruption, and Bitter Rivalries
[US to South Africa 2012] South Africa: ANC, Corruption, and Bitter Rivalries
09-18-2012 posted by Acypl
Today’s post comes from Beth Lewallen, a delegate on ACYPL’s US to South Africa and Namibia 2012 Program. Cape Town voters are the rebels of South Africa.  In...

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