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.
The PiAf Impact
Princeton in Africa By the Numbers
The 2022-2023 fellowship year has seen 27 Fellows from 20 colleges and universities placed at 20 organizations across 14 different countries. Over the past 23 years, Princeton in Africa has connected over 700 Fellows with more than 100 organizations in 37 different countries.
PiAf received feedback in August 2021 from 2020-21 host organizations that hosted our first fully remote class of Fellows. These organizations provided overwhelmingly positive feedback about their Fellows:
- 94% of host organizations were “very satisfied” or “satisfied”
- 94% described the quality of Fellows’ work as “excellent” or “good”
- 100% said the Fellows’ skills and knowledge were suitable for the position and for the organization
- 88% would want to hire their Fellow onto staff if possible
- 100% would like to host another PiAf Fellow in the future
- 100% were satisfied with the experience working with PiAf over the fellowship year
- 100% would recommend working with PiAf (and hosting another PiAf Fellow) to another organization
What’s the Impact of Princeton in Africa?
Princeton in Africa is dedicated to being an evidence-based and results-driven organization. To this end, we collect information from our Fellows, host organizations, supervisors, and alumni to track our growth every year. We are intent on ensuring that our host organizations’ needs are met, our Fellows experience professional and personal growth and that our alumni maintain their relationships with each other and to the African continent. To learn more about our impact, please look at our current Annual Report and Fellows Flyer Newsletter.
Find old Annual Reports here:
Princeton in Africa’s 2018-2019 Annual Report
Princeton in Africa’s 2017-2018 Annual Report
Princeton in Africa’s 2016-2017 Annual Report
Princeton in Africa’s 2015-2016 Annual Report
Princeton in Africa’s 2014-2015 Annual Report
Princeton in Africa’s 2013-2014 Annual Report
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.