Michigan Fellows Africa Initiative (MFAI)

A great kickoff to the GRO-GEST Alumni Engagement Initiative on Gender and Development in contemporary societies. We were delighted to host MFAI alumna @ClaireNakato , a counseling psychologist alongside @OliviaAbenakyo, an economist as panelists discussing the State and Gender.

MFAI chapters, with Mushroom Angel, are raising $5,000 to expand mushroom production, processing & exports. 💡 Every dollar will be matched by theNewAfricaFund. Campaign ends 31 March. Donate: give-usa.keela.co/michigan-fello… #MFAIAfrica #NewAfricaFund #Agripreneurs

A simple solution. A powerful impact. 🍄 Mushrooms are helping families grow food, income, and opportunity right where it’s needed most. And now, your support can go even further. Every dollar you give is matched, doubling your impact. Donate here: give-usa.keela.co/michigan-fello…

equity, and transformative change in their communities. We are grateful to all fellows, facilitators, speakers, and partners who made this programme possible. #MFAI #UniversityOfIceland #MakerereUniversity

reflection, and shared learning. The programme concluded with a crowning event featuring poster presentations and certificate awards, marking the successful completion of a powerful learning journey and the growth of a new cohort of leaders committed to advancing inclusion,

Over the past weeks, 20 emerging leaders from civil society, education, and community development organisations across Uganda successfully completed the @mfaiuganda (MFAI) Gender & Development in Contemporary Societies programme

Eid al-Fitr Mubarak 🌙✨ As we mark the end of Ramadan, may this day bring you peace, renewed hope, and meaningful moments with those who matter most. #EidAlFitr #EidMubarak #MFAI

🍄 For the next 21 days, you can help transform farmers’ lives. Donate to MFAI chapters in Kenya & Zimbabwe to support mushroom farming, processing, and global market access. Every $1 is matched double your impact. Donate: give-usa.keela.co/michigan-fello… #SupportFarmers #MFAI

MFAI chapters, with Mushroom Angel, are raising $5,000 to expand mushroom production, processing & exports. 💡 Every dollar will be matched by the New Africa Fund. 📌 Campaign ends 31 March. Donate: give-usa.keela.co/michigan-fello… #MFAIAfrica #NewAfricaFund #Agripreneurs

One mushroom harvest can feed families and create income for farmers across Africa 🍄 This March, we’re raising $5,000 to expand mushroom farming in Kenya & Zimbabwe - and every dollar is matched, doubling the impact. Help us grow opportunity. Donate: give-usa.keela.co/michigan-fello…

Growth isn’t accidental, it’s intentional. Over the past weeks, young leaders have challenged perspectives, strengthened advocacy, and advanced inclusion in their communities. March marks the next phase: connection, collaboration & action. #MFAI #LeadershipInAction #Innovation

Status update GRO-GEST Gen&Dev MOOC hybrid seminar! 193 applications, rep 7 nationalities (Kenya, Liberia, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, in/& Uganda), from 37 districts; 119 female, 74 male, none non-binary. 20 applicants will be selected & notified not later than December9

@akello_pesh @UNinUganda @SDGaction @Youth4SDGsUga @G4ClimateAction @USEmbassyUganda @FAOAfrica Congratulations @akello_pesh

Through collaboration we can make all our ideas come into a reality much appreciations to @mfaiuganda for the PACE Academy program that educated us about civic rights and SDGs advocacy @UNinUganda @mfaiuganda @SDGaction @Youth4SDGsUga @G4ClimateAction @USEmbassyUganda @FAOAfrica

*Exciting Opportunity* Are you a youth engaged in Gender and Development work in Uganda? Here is an exciting opportunity for you to connect, learn and strengthen your capacity in this space. Applications are open until 28, November 2025. More details in the flyer attached!

Exciting day out for MFAI Uganda chapter this End of year! Available slots are offered on a first come, first serve basis! Contact our team now and RSVP! Don't miss out on this 2025 Jamboree!