Our Coalition Partner, Presidential Precinct is hosting 20 of the world’s rising leaders at the 2026 Global Democracy Fellowship, a program designed to build leadership skills in Fellows ready to create a better world. We are especially proud to see Olga Caballero, co-founder and executive director of our Coalition Partner Alma Civica and the co-host of the 2026 GDC Americas Forum as one of the leaders chosen for this year’s fellowship.
Building on the legacy of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, this program has expanded beyond the African continent to represent countries across the globe. During their six weeks at the Presidential Precinct, Fellows will engage in numerous debates, masterclasses, and opportunities to network and grow in their fields of expertise. From Charlottesville to Montpelier to Williamsburg, Fellows will learn about democracy in various historically rich settings.