A Network That Changed How A Country Saw Care For Boys Affected by Sexual Violence
Written by Zeny Rosales of Family for Every Child Zeny, from Manila, Philippines, is co-founder and Executive Director of the Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CPTCSA), a local Filipino organisation created in 1995. She is also the Vice-Chair of Family for Every Child, an international alliance of local civil society organisations like hers that work on the front-line with vulnerable children and families. This year, a major milestone was achieved when the Filipino legislation around sexual violence and child abuse was changed. In this article, Zeny shares her story of how individual focus combined with …
Now Teach
Now Teach works to inspire and support career changers to transition into teaching and bring their life and work experiences to students, classrooms, and schools. Now Teach recognises that sustained impact in the education sector and attracting and retaining teachers requires a networks approach. This means building a network of people who work together to encourage others into teaching, dismantle ageism in the profession and improve teaching by infusing practices and experiences from other sectors. inHive supported Now Teach in defining and implementing this network strategy, helping to create a participatory approach for the network to define its purpose and …
Dania’s story: Winning people over for a career in STEM
24-year-old Dania, from Swabi, KP, is not only a trained pharmacist working in the industry, but also one of our alumni leaders in our female empowerment project with PYCA. Both of these roles are extremely dear to her, as Dania faced many challenges on the way, and is committed to helping other young girls succeed. In this article, Dania shares her story and how she uses her experience to coach and inspire others. Written by Yusra Akhtar, Project Lead at inHive The integration and application of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) span beyond academic learning and has been hailed …
Beatrice Munyiva: Individual Transforming Alumni Engagement in Africa
Q: What is your role in strengthening alumni engagement at your institution or network? As the Alumni and Volunteer Relations Manager at the Regional Leadership Center East Africa, I design and implement programmes that connect alumni across 14 countries. These programmes foster mentorship and collaboration while supporting alumni to continue creating a positive impact in their communities, countries and across Africa. Q: What motivated you to become involved in alumni engagement? My journey in alumni relations began at my alma mater, USIU-Africa, where I worked as an Alumni Relations Officer for nearly four years. Interacting with alumni from 73 nationalities …
Titus Makau: Individual Transforming Alumni Engagement in Africa
“Strong alumni communities are built when people don’t just stay connected but when they actively create opportunities and value for each other.” My name is Titus Makau. I partner with ALX alumni to support their career journeys, provide guidance, and connect them with opportunities. As part of the Alumni Relations team, my role is to ensure every graduate continues to experience the value of belonging to the ALX community—whether through community activations or lifelong learning pathways. I believe in building authentic relationships, empowering young talent across Africa, and helping our alumni reach their highest potential. Titus Makau Q&A SPOTLIGHT Q: …
Spotlight of the Month: Amos Ongere
By Amos Ongere, The transition from university to the professional world often comes with uncertainties for graduates. According to a Human Sciences Research Council (2025) survey, nearly 30.3% of African young graduates aged 20–29 are yet to establish solid career pathways, whether in employment, entrepreneurship, or further studies – in the Mastercard Foundation transition context. A glance at the cornerstone of my journey, a year post graduation translates my passion for digital strategy, empowerment for community programs and personal development. My career has in a great way nursed this ambition in strengthening sustainable strategies and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). For instance, leading the digital strategy for the Africa HealthTech Summit 2025 has captivated my focus; I have mapped the digital health stakeholder ecosystem (entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors) …
End of Year Newsletter
Dear partners, As we reflect on 2025 I’m thrilled to share the impact and progress that we have made together in demonstrating how the power of networks contributes to systems change. This period has been marked by continued strengthened partnerships and expanded outreach. We’ve continued to conduct impactful training through the Building Alumni Community and Impact Networks (BAC-IN) program; attended the Baobab summit (Nairobi, October 2025) where we presented our impact report at the Partner Convening session. We move forward in using multi-media and story telling, through hosting insightful webinars, and empowering young people in how networks can meet the …
Alaa Mohammed’s Reflections on Her ASG Journey
As part of the inHive network, members of the Alumni Steering Group (ASG) were invited to reflect on their journeys, their growth, and the impact they made along the way. Among them, Alaa Mohammed shared thoughtful insights that reveal a deep sense of purpose and commitment to community. When Alaa first joined the ASG, she expected a structured leadership role with clear responsibilities. However, as she settled into the work, she came to realise that the experience was far more expansive. Being part of the leadership team offered her the opportunity to co-lead and help shape a collaborative environment where members felt …
The Power of Voice and Vision: Lessons from Calisto’s ASG Experience
When Calisto first joined the Alumni Steering Group (ASG) as Secretary, he thought his role would be straightforward, keeping records, maintaining communication, and ensuring processes ran smoothly. But what he discovered was far deeper: the position was about connection, leadership, and amplifying the voices of others. Over time, Calisto came to see leadership not as personal achievement, but as creating space for others to thrive. His proudest moments came during alumni exchanges, when diverse voices shared stories of community service and resilience. For him, these moments highlighted how powerful networks can be when experiences are documented, shared, and used to …
The Power of Youth Connection
International Youth Day is a celebration of potential, resilience, and the collective power of young people to shape a better future. For Alumni Steering Group (ASG) members like Redempta Blandine Ishime and Zoe Daisy Wyngaard, it’s also a moment of reflection, on personal journeys, the role of networks, and the unstoppable drive of youth to create change. For Redempta, the day is a reminder that meaningful change starts with what’s already in our hands. “Start where you are, use what you have, and never underestimate the power of consistent small actions,” she says. Zoe echoes this sentiment, highlighting the incredible …
New programme launch!
Building Alumni Community and Impact Networks (BAC-IN) Picture credit: Mastercard Foundation Kamini Paul, CEO of InHive Global is delighted to announce a three-year program with the Mastercard Foundation : ‘Building Alumni Community and Impact Networks (BAC-IN) ’. This invaluable partnership will further the purpose of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program through strengthening the capacity of African partner academic institutions to build and improve alumni networks’ structures, activities, engagement, and collaboration. inHive is also excited to be working in partnership with expert organizations with Africa-based presence and experience: Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA); DefyHateNow (DHN) Enlightening and Empowering People with Disabilities …
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