The International Rescue Committee has been so fortunate to have had a longstanding relationship with Princeton in Africa since our very first Fellows landed in Rwanda in 1999. Whether it was Emily or Renee in 1999 or the 110 Fellows across 14 IRC countries over the years, we have been blessed by the relationship, the quality of the Fellows and the impact on what IRC does on the ground every single day.
Welcome 2014-15 PiAf Fellows!
This summer, Princeton in Africa welcomed our 2014-15 fellowship class. This group of 49 inspiring, enthusiastic and dedicated new Fellows has begun to head out across the African continent to support our partner organizations. They will be working in 15 countries with 30 partner organizations (including eight new partner organizations – see our list of Current Partners for more info on all of our incredible partners!). We received over 460 applications this year, and as you can imagine, the 2014-15 fellowship class is as impressive as ever.
Our pre-departure orientation was held here in Princeton from June 4-June 8. As was the case last year, we had a wonderful panel of alumni who shared their experiences, stories and invaluable advice with the outgoing Fellows, as well as a career panel of professional guests who offered our Fellows insight and guidance on how to make the most of their fellowship year. In addition, we were thrilled to see the Fellows quickly bond with each other over shared interests, goals, jokes, and experiences. We have no doubt that this strong sense of community will unite our Fellows throughout their fellowship year and beyond.
Our new Fellows are bright, adventurous, and passionate about Africa, and we can’t wait to experience the year ahead with them. Welcome 2014-15 PiAf Fellows!
Our History
In 1999, a group of Princeton alumni, faculty, and staff launched Princeton in Africa as an independent affiliate of Princeton University inspired by the University’s informal motto, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations.” In 2010, the program opened up to include graduates of any US accredited university in order to meet the growing demand from host organizations and allow more young professionals access to the unique opportunities afforded by PiAf. During the past 20 years, we have placed over 600 Fellows with more than 100 organizations in 36 countries, while developing more strategic partnerships across Africa and creating more opportunities for our alumni community to engage with the continent and with one another.