Strengthening the Local The Global Picture—How do we realize the international impact of the South African IFP Alumni Association? What is the current IFP Global Picture?

Alumni Survey Conducted by the IFP Secretariat via the International Partners (Summer 2005) Questionnaires distributed to all Fellows whose grants terminated in – Total population of 378 alumni at the time of the survey 349 responded to the survey for a response rate of 92%

IFP Alumni Host Regions* 2 * 554 Alumni as of December 31, ** Includes IFP Alumni who studied in Canada and Australia MaleFemale

IFP Alumni Academic Degrees* ** 3 *554 Alumni as of December 31, 2005 **Degrees Pursued

Alumni by Region and Gender* 554 Alumni (642) 52% Female, 48% Male 554 Alumni (642) 52% Female, 48% Male 1

IFP Alumni Academic Areas* * 554 Alumni as of December 31, MaleFemale

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10 Matrix of IFP Alumni Activities continued (as of January 23, 2006) Country or Region(s) Total Number of Alumni Activities South Africa*20  Needs assessment of alumni conducted  First alumni planning meeting scheduled for May 2006 Tanzania*12  Project proposal creation phase  Provision of legal aid services to Tanzanians in need Uganda*16  Endorsement of final constitution for Uganda IFP Alumni  Establishment of a fund to support social justice research initiatives in Uganda  Creation of scholarship for Ugandan higher education students West Africa*(Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal) 71  Creation of mission and vision statements for proposed alumni activities  Country representatives and coordinators selected  Proposal for IFP alumni group to be finalized January 2006 China42  Partner with IED (Institute for Environment and Development)  Web-based alumni fora and activities including o Online Professional Development o Information about funding for additional study o Listserv for alumni exchange and communication o Network with IFP Fellows  Grants for IFP fellows/alumni who are developing creative projects in the social justice arena  Using IED partnership to connect with “young leaders” w/focus on local communities and build linkages with other Chinese NGO’s

11 Matrix of IFP Alumni Activities continued (as of January 23, 2006) Country or Region(s) Total Number of Alumni Activities India*58  Establishment of guiding principles for proposed alumni group (focus: youth action)  Creation of working groups Indonesia*14  Planning meeting scheduled for March 2006  Planned initiatives include: Subiarto Scholarship Award in honor of IFP Alumnus lost in 2004 Tsunami disaster Russia45  Creation of Logo and Website  Grant seeking Assistance/Training  Proposal Writing Assistance  Russia Alumni Directory  Workshop—“Social Justice and the Roles of Different Community Actors” Vietnam28  Involvement in IFP Fellow recruitment and selection  Collaboration w/Center for Education Exchange with Vietnam (CEEVN), IP partner  Working with Vietnamese government establishing role as “collective actor” in social justice arena of Vietnamese society  Re-entry assistance including jobs, support to sustain social justice work  Mentoring local college students  Creation of a Rural Center at An Giang University for community development and networking among social justice actors in Vietnam Other IFP Countries 56  Activities to be developed *indicates IFP Alumni groups in the introductory stages of formation.

12 Part III-Matrix of Alumni Activities Matrix of IFP Alumni Activities (as of January 23, 2006) Country or Region(s) Total Number of Alumni Activities Brazil*39  Professional development meetings held concerning two themes: o Race and Social Policy o Environment and Sustainable Development Chile/Peru79  Welcome orientation for new alumni  Comprehensive re-entry assistance  Alumni Bio Booklets  Job search tools and assistance  Workshops on professional re-insertion Mexico44  Creation of “Mexico IFP Alumni Association Regulations and Responsibilities”  Creation of “Center for Interdisciplinary Research” -Focus on obtaining and disseminating knowledge about indigenous and disadvantaged communities  Connecting IFP Alumni with National Institute of Indigenous Languages (INALI)  Formation of network of indigenous professionals Egypt/Palestinian Territories 12  Involvement in fellow selection committees  Planning meeting scheduled for February 2006 Kenya*18  Proposal submission to Ford Foundation office in Nairobi  Focus on Youth and Human Rights social justice initiatives  Constitution finalized November 2005

13 Building the Global Why connect internationally? –Resources, resources, resources! –Networking for jobs and funding –Being a part of a 4,400 strong social justice force

14 Building the Global… Searchable Alumni Directory –> p_menu.cfm Online Professional Development – e/ e/ Where to get funding! –

15 Future Plans Monthly IFP Global Alumni Newsletter International Alumni Steering Committee Academic peer-reviewed journal featuring some of the work seen here. And more..

16 Building the Global Social Justice News – Social Justice Employment-Daily Job Listings –Connections w/non-IFP Social Justice Leaders Host an social justice intern-teach them a thing, or two or three for free.

17 Strengthening the Local…Building the Local Let’s start planning (right after tea!) Thank you!