Payne International Development Fellowship Program

Use your passion and commitment to community service for a global change. Become a 2025 Payne Fellow. Apply today at https://ow.ly/Eeup50SGoHO #paynefellows #usaid #howarduniversity #paynefellowship #foreignservice #internationaldevelopment #internships

The USAID Payne International Development Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort. Visit our website at https://ow.ly/hNNq50SFCmN to learn more! #paynefellows #usaid #howarduniversity #paynefellowship #foreignservice #internationaldevelopment #internships

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Congratulations to the 2021 Payne Fellows on receiving your USAID service assignments! Nehemia Abel -(BHA) Sandra Adounvo - (Health) Pierina Anton-Lopez - (Education) Jacob Auer - (Agriculture) Muska Fazilat - (CSG) Marieme Foote - (Environment) Austin Fraley -(CSG) Harrison Fuller - (Program) Afshan Kharal - (Education) Kate Knight - (BHA) Lambert Ngenzi - (Environment) Na-Yeon Park - (CSG) Rene Rosas - (Program) Cecilia Turner - (CSG) Emily Wood - (CSG)

The Payne Fellow Orientation has concluded! Day 3 was inspiring with the "Payne Family Circle" session on the lifestyle of a Foreign Service Officer. Huge thanks to alumni Sandra Adounvo (2021), Lea Claye (2015), Berhan Hagos (2015), and Afshan Kharal (2021) for sharing their experiences with the new class. On Day 4, the 2024 Payne Fellows visited a USAID office, where they were welcomed by USAID Human Capital and Talent Management representatives Aaron Michael Stern, Ph.D., and Sara Mangiaracina. Fellows also had valuable one-on-one time with Backstop Officers, gaining insights into what to expect in their respective backstops. #PayneFellowship2024 #USAID #ForeignService #HowardUniversity #PayneFellowship

Day Two of the 2024 Payne Fellowship Orientation was just as impactful as Day One! Our fellows were introduced to USAID's HCTM (Human Capital Management), where EFM Program Manager Hope Williams shared important details about EFM (Eligible Family Members). The day also featured engaging intra-group discussions, allowing fellows to learn more about each other's passions for service. #PayneFellowship2024 #USAID #PayneFellows #HowardUniversity

Day One of the Payne Fellowship 2024 Orientation was unforgettable! Yesterday, our fellows met in person for the first time and were warmly welcomed to Howard University by Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh and Director of Diplomatic Fellowships Lilly Lopez. They got a glimpse of what the next two years as a Payne Fellow will be like with insightful sessions, including an overview of U.S. Federalism by Akram Elias, President of Capitol and Communication Group, and a celebration of the life of the late Congressman Donald Payne Jr—the day ended on a high note with a fireside chat featuring USAID Administrator Samantha Power. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from this year's Orientation! #PayneFellowship2024 #HowardUniversity #USAID #DiplomaticFellowships #USAID #PayneFellows

Welcome to the 2024 Payne Fellow Cohort Maria! Maria obtained her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at the University of San Francisco. Maria was sworn in as a Teaching English as a Foreign Language Peace Corps Volunteer in Colombia in July 2022. She became part of the first cohort in-country and the third cohort worldwide to resume the Peace Corps' global post-pandemic operations. Maria's intended graduate degree is in international development or international studies, which will provide her with a solid foundation for a career in the United States Agency for International Development. Learn more about Maria and the rest of the 2024 cohort by visiting the Payne Fellow directory at www.paynefellows.org. Discover the passion, dedication, and diverse experiences each fellow brings to the table as they embark on their journey to becoming USAID Foreign Service Officers. #PayneFellows #USAID #FutureLeaders #InternationalDevelopment #HowardUniversity

Welcome to the 2024 Payne Fellow Cohort Jazmin! Jazmin Williamson has a B.S. in Public Health from Schreiner University and an M.A. in Global Health from SIT University. After spending three months interning at the Jesuit Refugee Services in Amman, Jordan, Jazmin's desire to work in the international development field spurred her to serve as the Global Health Localization Intern for USAID's Office of Country Support. Currently, Jazmin works as a Case Management Coordinator in Louisville, KY, where she works with Afghan refugees who survived combat trauma. She aims to pursue a degree in International Affairs with a concentration in development or humanitarian response. Jazmin is honored to be a 2024 Payne fellow and looks forward to serving as a Foreign Service Officer in either the health or humanitarian backstops. Learn more about Jazmin and the rest of the 2024 cohort by visiting the Payne Fellow directory at www.paynefellows.org. Discover the passion, dedication, and diverse experiences each fellow brings to the table as they embark on their journey to becoming USAID Foreign Service Officers. #PayneFellows #USAID #FutureLeaders #InternationalDevelopment #HowardUniversity

Welcome to the 2024 Payne Fellow Cohort Jamal! Jamal Washington received his B.S. in International Business in 2016 from Towson University, where he credits the development of his passion for bridging cultural and equity gaps around the world. Currently, Jamal serves as a Youth Exchange Program Officer at World Learning, overseeing inbound and outbound international youth exchanges and special projects. In pursuing a graduate degree in International Affairs, Jamal aspires to deepen his expertise and gain a greater understanding of the many drivers that affect education, youth development, and immigration trends in different regions of the world to affect impactful change on a larger scale. Learn more about Jamal and the rest of the 2024 cohort by visiting the Payne Fellow directory at www.paynefellows.org. Discover the passion, dedication, and diverse experiences each fellow brings to the table as they embark on their journey to becoming USAID Foreign Service Officers. #PayneFellows #USAID #FutureLeaders #InternationalDevelopment #HowardUniversity