Co-Founder and CEO of Node Eight Selected for Prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship 2024.

Press Release

Ho, Ghana — July 8, 2024 — Node Eight is thrilled to announce that our Founder and CEO, Brian Dzansi Dzidefo, has been selected for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, a flagship program of the U.S. Department of State. This prestigious fellowship is a testament to Brian’s leadership and the impactful work Node Eight has been doing in our community.

Since its inception, Node Eight has been at the forefront of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Ghana. Under Brian’s visionary leadership, we have supported over 50 SMEs, trained over 200 young people with essential digital skills, and reached over 5000 youth through various impact-driven projects. Our mission has always been to empower the next generation of leaders and innovators, and this fellowship will further enhance our capacity to achieve this goal.

Mandela Washington Fellowship Details

The Mandela Washington Fellowship will provide Brian Dzansi with six weeks of intensive academic and leadership training in the United States, focusing on business leadership at Notre Dame University. This program will offer unparalleled opportunities for networking with U.S. leaders, business professionals and other young African leaders, gaining insights into best practices, and exploring new strategies to expand our impact.

Call for Partnership and Collaboration

As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that our success is deeply rooted in the support and collaboration of our partners. This fellowship opens new avenues for Node Eight to scale our initiatives and deepen our impact in the community. We invite our partners and stakeholders to join us in this exciting journey. Together, we can:

• Expand Training Programs: Leverage the knowledge and networks gained from the fellowship to introduce new and advanced training modules for our entrepreneurs and young people.
• Enhance Community Projects: Develop and implement larger-scale community impact projects that address the pressing needs of our youth.
• Invest in Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Create a more robust ecosystem for innovation, providing our entrepreneurs with better resources, mentorship, and market access.

We look forward to exploring these opportunities with you and continuing our collaborative efforts to drive positive change. Thank you for your unwavering support and belief in Node Eight’s mission.

For more information, please contact:

Brian Dzansi
Co-Founder and CEO, Node Eight
brian@nodeeight.org

About Node Eight

Node Eight is an innovation hub based in Ho, Ghana, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, fostering digital skills, and driving community impact. We provide resources, training, and a collaborative environment for young entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive.

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