Quite rightly, COVID-19 is the top of all of our agendas. I’m sure I’m not the only one whose news feeds on all fronts are dominated by two particular narratives: The first of these is the scale of its impact, particularly the horrifying predictions, and already frightening realities for so many across the globe. The …
As a school bell rings in the distance, Abi and Ján sit down to speak to Amna. One of the alumni of a CARE-adopted girls’ school, Amna, coaches other young people and builds their public speaking skills and confidence. Written by Madeleine Harris; edited by Ján Michalko Photos by CARE Foundation and Ján Michalko Friday …
In one of our partner schools in Wakiso, we meet Lawrence – the star of this short video. He has returned to his former school to give advice and guidance to the current cohort of students, demonstrating just by being there that people who go to this school can go on to be a success. …
When we hear ‘gender’, we often think about young women and the challenges they must overcome to get education or employment. And as Jawad’s experience shows, many young men in Pakistan face gendered expectations too: to get university degrees, have professional careers and be breadwinners for their families. As a result, boys also need role …
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As more and more organisations have been relocating their teams into the virtual space to deal with COVID-19 in mid-March, we hosted our first global webinar. Zooming in on alumni-led networks, we brought together organisations keen to learn from one another about the ways to engage their former students, beneficiaries and participants. As Ján writes, the discussion showed the benefits …
This week we are fortunate to have a special guest contribution to our blog by Vicki Fowler, Executive Director, Tāwai Takapiri Connect Futures NZ Trust, a New Zealand based organisation supporting state schools to build thriving alumni engagement programmes. Vicki shares with us the key learnings from the first year of this inspirational initiative. Tāwai …
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Written by Prerna Aswani It doesn’t come as news that networks are crucial for professional success- it’s often not about what you know, but who you know. Some estimates show in fact that 80% of jobs are filled through networking.[1] Yet, as we at inHive know all too well, young people’s access to networks are …
Columba Leadership equips marginalised youth with life-changing values such as perseverance, integrity and service. inHive worked with Columba to identify the potential for a network based on their Leadership Academy programme. We conducted an in-depth study with Columba staff, partners and alumni, with the report findings and recommendations leading to Columba developing a formal and organized network of their …
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Since January 2019, Future First Global has been working in Uganda with Private Education Development Network (PEDN) to integrate alumni networks into primary and secondary schools in Eastern and Central regions. Funded through Opportunity International’s grant within the UK’s DFID’s Girls’ Education Challenge (GEC-T) project, PEDN and FFG have introduced alumni into the lives of …
Future First Global is working in partnership with Health Poverty Action to build alumni networks at 28 schools in the Southern Province of Rwanda. The initiative, part of the UK Government’s Girls’ Education Project, will support young people by connecting them with former students of their school – who are a relatable source of advice …
