Hermion Dokoui
Benin
Education: Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management (2015)
University: National School of Administration
Organization: University of Abomey-Calavi
Professional Title: American Programing Space Coordinator
Organization Type: Educational institution
2017 Public Management cohort
Abubaker Omer Ahmed Ahmed
Sudan
Thematic interests: conflict resolution/women and girls/youth
The Civic Leadership Institute is one of two cohorts of the Mandela Washington Fellowship led by the ASU Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. The 25 Fellows in the Civic Leadership Institute are young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa who serve the public through governmental and nongovernmental organizations, community-based nonprofits or volunteerism.
In 2019, 42 amazing participants from throughout South East Asia spent 6 weeks traveling throughout the States of Arizona and California, and Washington DC. While stationed in Arizona, the participants studied Civic Engagement (CE) and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (SEED). The world-class academic faculty enhanced their practical experience with volunteer opportunities and presentations from local community leaders.
In 2018, 42 amazing participants from throughout South East Asia spent 6 weeks traveling throughout the States of Arizona and California, and Washington DC. While stationed in Arizona, the participants studied Civic Engagement (CE) and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (SEED). The world-class academic faculty enhanced their practical experience with volunteer opportunities and presentations from local community leaders.
In 2017, 42 amazing participants from throughout South East Asia spent 6 weeks traveling throughout the States of Arizona and California, and Washington DC. While stationed in Arizona, the participants studied Civic Engagement (CE) and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (SEED). The world-class academic faculty enhanced their practical experience with volunteer opportunities and presentations from local community leaders.
ASU YSEALI Podcast: Using art to teach kids proper hygiene in Cambodia: Yeo Quan Yi from Singapore discusses his YSEALI project with Christine Buzinde, an associate professor with the ASU School of Community Resources and Development. Quan Yi partnered with Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative fellow Zaw Min Aung of Burma to address proper hand washing techniques in Cambodia. Research shows lack of proper hygiene increases the risk of diarrheal diseases. Quan Yi talks about the type of art they'll use to convey to children how to properly wash their hands.
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The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, begun in 2014, is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training and networking. In 2018, the Fellowship will provide 700 outstanding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to hone their skills at a U.S. higher education institution with support for professional development after they return home.
The Civic Engagement Institute examines the development of civic engagement in the United States and explores topics such as citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, volunteerism, and the use of information and communications technology in advancing civic causes.