Who is in charge here?
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 of having a community to share experiences and get support from each other, as many people responsible for alumni engagement find themselves working in isolation, not only during the time of COVID-19 pandemic. Written by Ján Michalko If you work with volunteers, I bet that at some point in your …
Alumni Engagement Down Under: Connect Futures New Zealand Trust
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 Takapiri Connect Futures NZ was founded with the view to inspire ambition and self-belief in young people of Aotearoa New Zealand by supporting schools in low socio-economic areas to establish thriving, sustainable alumni engagement programmes. Through these programmes, we enable current students to connect with …
The ‘soft’ barriers to networking
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 highly unequal and those at the bottom of the income pyramid simply do not have the same access to ‘social capital’- whether this be their parents’ connections or contacts from elite university experiences. But the barriers to effective networking can go far beyond institutional obstacles. …
Columba Leadership: Kick starting leadership networks in South Africa
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 own. The network will help aspiring young people to serve their communities and support each other to access jobs, scholarships, and funding. Tracy Hackland, CEO of Columba Leadership, said: “inHive completed a Feasibility Study for us prior to our Alumni Network pilot project this year. They are …
PEDN: Mid-line results (2019)
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 92 schools at the beginning of the 2019 school year. …
Health Poverty Action: Mid-line results (2019)
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 and can provide access to opportunities relevant to their local community. …
‘Decolonizing Wealth’: What I learnt
At inHive we always like to share what we’re reading. It’s usually articles or reports, but this month we’ve all read ‘Decolonizing Wealth’ by Edgar Villanueva, a book that explores power dynamics within the not-for-profit sector. Our Project Lead, Prerna Aswani, shares her take-aways. Reading Decolonizing Wealth, a book on face value about philanthropy and finance, was a surprisingly personal experience. Villanueva contends that colonialism is not just a thing of the past but continues through the power dynamics within our social, financial, political and economic institutions. This book has encouraged me to reflect on my own experience, what can …
ANGELIQUE’S STORY: ALUMNI CAMPAIGN TO GET GIRLS BACK IN SCHOOL
DUE TO HIGH LEVELS OF POVERTY, GIRLS LIKE ANGELIQUE OFTEN HAVE TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL IN RWANDA. BUT BOSCO AND OTHER ALUMNI FROM HER SCHOOL WANTED TO PUT THIS RIGHT, SO THEY SET OUT TO MAKE A CHANGE. By Bobby Dean Just thirty minutes drive from the town of Huye, along the winding roads that weave around the lush Rwandan hills, we head to Angelique’s home. As we run out of road and take the rest of the journey by foot, it suddenly feels like we are a lot further away from the urban centre than we actually are. …
inHive Launch: How Networks Work
“It is the impact of our alumni that is most important to our mission”- Alex Beard, Director of Learning and Strategy at Teach for All To celebrate the launch of inHive over the festive period, we hosted our first event with our new brand name, inviting experts from the field to demystify the thinking and process around prioritising alumni networks within their work in education. With wine and mince pies aplenty, our attendees came from across sectors, from education NGOs to consultancies and foundations, bringing with them a fantastic opportunity for each to connect with leaders from diverse backgrounds. With …
Connecting Against Climate Change
Around the world, young people have been at the forefront in the fight against climate change. They are building alliances across borders and identity lines in order to protect the environment – their future inheritance. And as Ján found out from students in Lahore, alumni networks can provide support for these efforts too. Seatbelt fastened. Tray table in the upright position. Window blinds open. Then, within minutes, our flight leaves Islamabad and on a clear November day, we are lucky to see a beautiful scenery of mountain ranges and distant peaks covered in snow. But as the plane starts to descend, the …
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