Guidelines - Responsible Exchange and Volunteering 2018

Southern African Alumni Network – Profile Document

BRIEF HISTORY Southern African Alumni Network was birthed through the African German Youth Initiative (AGYI) in an attempt to support exchange alumni. The African- German youth initiative (AGYI) is an a multi- lateral initiative of the German Government and the African Union Commission aimed at enhancing youth exchange and mobility between African countries and Germany in the context of education for sustainable development. The network was officially launched in Johannesburg on 22nd January 2018 at the AGYI Stake- holders Gala dinner.

WHO WE ARE The Southern African Alumni network is a platform that offers support to exchange alumni. At the moment, our platform supports South African exchange participants who have been through German related exchange for a 3 month period, however in future we plan to grow and support exchange participants from diverse exchange programs in Southern Africa. VISION Our vision is to promote active citizenship and to consolidate holistic relationships with organizations domestically and abroad. To improve integration and reintegration process by sharing opportunities and information among past and present volunteers, pre-departure and upon return. Upon return to impact our communities through the exchange experience, exposure and lessons learnt. MISSION • Our mission is to establish a strong relationship between alumni and stakeholders through our database. • Create collaborative engagement platforms and having trained mentors to support volunteers. • Creating a timeline for activities, to monitor and evaluate the progress of our projects, with an end goal of having a functioning network. • Impact our communities through alumni change projects

OUR ACTIVITIES Use of Social Media Platforms The networks through their social media platforms;

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