Kyilah Terry '19

Kyilah Terry '19, who earned her bachelor's degree in European studies, was awarded a Princeton in Africa fellowship with IRC Kenya for the 2022-23 fellowship year.

Princeton in Africa is an independent, non-profit organization affiliated with Princeton University whose mission is to develop future leaders dedicated to African affairs and create a network of alumni that are connected to the continent personally and professionally. To achieve this, they match highly-qualified and passionate recent college graduates with host organizations across Africa for yearlong fellowship positions. For the 2022-23 fellowship year, approximately 27 Fellows will be working with 17 organizations in 13 African countries.

Since 1999, Princeton in Africa has placed over 600 Fellows with more than 100 host organizations operating in 37 African countries. Some of their partner organizations include the International Rescue Committee (IRC), The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Gardens for Health International, Save the Children, African Leadership Academy and African School of Economics.

During their fellowship year, Princeton in Africa Fellows support their host organizations in achieving the impact they seek and gain invaluable experience in diverse sectors such as business and economic development, education and youth capacity building, public and community Health, and more.