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.
About PiAf Alumni
View our Alumni Directory here
The word most used by our alumni to describe their fellowship is transformative, and they catalyze their 12-month fellowships into remarkable work at home and abroad.
PiAf alumni continue lives of service both in Africa and the U.S. long after their fellowships.
They serve as advocates, board members, and founders of grassroots organizations in sectors from education to public health to technology.
PiAf alumni become leaders in the foreign policy community, working in think tanks, governmental organizations and as consultants.
Here at Princeton in Africa, we like to celebrate our alumni and keep them connected.
To search through our different alumni, go to the Alumni Directory.
Alumni can also communicate through the PiAf Alumni LinkedIn group (please note that this is a private group for Princeton in Africa alumni only). The Linkedin group is an online community where alumni can connect with each other, share resources, and otherwise engage with the PiAf network. If you are a PiAf alum(na) and need access to this group, make a request to join and the request will be reviewed within one week.
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.