The Kader Asmal Alumni (KAA) is an association of awardees of the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme (KAFP) for the completion of Master’s level studies at Irish universities. Launched with two fellows in 2013, by 2021 the KAFP has funded more than 100 scholarships across diverse domains, including Human Rights Law, Business Administration, Climate Change, Public Health and Agri-Studies at universities spanning the breadth of the Emerald Isle.
BRIEF HISTORY
KADER ASMAL ALUMNI
The Kader Asmal Alumni (KAA) was formed in 2017, first as the Irish Association of Students in South Africa (IASA); later becoming KAA (with permission from the Asmal family). The network was established to foster collaborations between the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme (KAFP) recipients and broader Irish stakeholders, such as Business Ireland South Africa and the Irish Association of South Africa. The KAA serves to cultivate a sense of community among fellowship recipients; keeping alumni engaged with the work of the Irish mission in South Africa.
We aim to provide a platform for mutual learning, aiding the continued development of fellowship recipients. As part of Ireland’s programme of development cooperation, the KAA directly contributes to the promotion of the KAFP by supporting activities coordinated by the Irish Embassy in promotion of Irish Higher Education institutions.
The KAA uses local knowledge to support alumni, simultaneously promoting Ireland as ambassadors and advisors for current and prospective fellows.
BRIEF HISTORY
KADER ASMAL ALUMNI
The Kader Asmal Alumni (KAA) was formed in 2017, first as the Irish Association of Students in South Africa (IASA); later becoming KAA (with permission from the Asmal family). The network was established to foster collaborations between the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme (KAFP) recipients and broader Irish stakeholders, such as Business Ireland South Africa and the Irish Association of South Africa. The KAA serves to cultivate a sense of community among fellowship recipients; keeping alumni engaged with the work of the Irish mission in South Africa.
We aim to provide a platform for mutual learning, aiding the continued development of fellowship recipients. As part of Ireland’s programme of development cooperation, the KAA directly contributes to the promotion of the KAFP by supporting activities coordinated by the Irish Embassy in promotion of Irish Higher Education institutions.
The KAA uses local knowledge to support alumni, simultaneously promoting Ireland as ambassadors and advisors for current and prospective fellows.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Connect all KAA members to career and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Promote Ireland as a study destination through the Kader Asmal network.
Foster an engaged and supportive alumni network that is accountable to its members.