"If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen!"
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AfRO History Book Foreword Chairperson's Message Introduction Aim of the History Book Chapter 1 The Beginning of AfRO Chapter 2 Member Organizations Chapter 3 Major Events in AfRO Chapter 4 AfRO Regional Working Group Chapter 5 Regional Working Group Insights Qoutes
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African culture and history as a whole have always been centred around the unspoken fact that when our old folk die, a library burns to the ground and is buried right along with them. The real fact of the matter is no one knows Africa better than those who have lived it and continue to live the essence and the magic that is our region. Sadly, most of its beauty lies in the stories yet to be told because as they say, if it is not documented then it did not happen. IPSF AfRO, at its core, represents the very heart of our African heritage, a sense of togetherness and a community tied together by a common belief. It has given us all a sense of belonging as pharmacy students under the shared belief that as we stumble through pharmacy school, we will join a noble profession governed by the sentiment of equitable health for all. With the dynamic nature of our profession and consequently our federation, the future in its entirety is unclear but it would be foolish to make decisions that would shape it without a deep knowledge and understanding of the past. The AfRO history book serves as a small tale of our genesis since capturing every bit of history is an impossible fit in itself. In it, we attempted to capture significant glimpses into the history of the great organization that brought us all together despite our different origins. I would hope that through this document, which serves as an exceptional addition to our vast archives, future generations of our AfRO Pharmily are able to grow to insurmountable heights, by standing on the shoulders of those who paved the way for them. As I conclude, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the help and unyielding support of all those who worked to make this possible, from the CPs 2020/21 to RWG 2020/21, the QDT team 2020/21 and most importantly QDT team 2021/22 and the Fantastic RWG 2021/22. Thank you all for building this dream brick by brick. Viva la Pharmacie!
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Dear IPSF Members, Greetings from the land of great men and hospitality. A famous quote from us says "Knowing your history is essential to have a bright future". Having such a document tracing our history is imperative for us, many of us do not really know the stories of our different local associations, and the different past Regional Working Groups. Through this document, you will be enlightened in relation to all this. AfRO History Book is a project of the IPSF African Regional Office which is a response to a need - the need to be able to retrace the history of our region. This book has just had its release at our mandate, and we are grateful to all who contributed. Finally, I would like to congratulate all the teams who have given themselves to the success of this book. Brilliant job to the Secretary, Ms Tiffany Obai and her team for working tirelessly on the data collection, compilation and assortment. Special mention to the Media and Publications Subcommittee led by Mr Silvanus Manyala for conceptualizing the design of this publication. Thank you!
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AfRO History Book
A history book as the name suggests is a record or form of documentation of past events or developments in chronological order. As the saying goes; "if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen." Africa is a continent rich in history, with great stories of old showcasing acts of bravery among our people but for the most part that is all they are, stories. Without documentation, accurate facts about events could be lost in the transfer of information, as well as the credibility of the event itself. IPSF AfRO, in a quest to change an age-old narrative, is launching its first-ever history book. In it, there will be a clear depiction of where we have come from as a Regional Office and with it a sense of direction of where we are going in the future. The contents of the book will include testimonials from past RWGs spanning all the years within which IPSF AfRO has been in existence, the details of past African Pharmaceutical Symposia (AfPS), as well as pictures and testimonials from the corresponding chairpersons and finally a glimpse into the individual histories of all member associations represented by AfRO, including exact dates in which they became Members-in-Association and when they were declared full members of IPSF represented in AfRO.
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1. To provide a full and accurate account of IPSF AfRO’s history for archiving and proper documentation. 2. To provide a reference for incoming leaders on what was done in the past in different situations, and provide information that can then guide decisions made for the future. 3. The marketing of hard copies of the history book at the coming AfPS could offer an opportunity to secure funds, which can then be awarded as grants to member associations struggling to pay the IPSF membership fee.
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The Beginning of AfRO IPSF African Regional Office (AfRO) was established in the 54th IPSF World Congress held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania in August 2008 when its establishment was voted in to tackle the importance of decentralising IPSF work into regions. It is a functional extension of the IPSF Executive structured by elected pharmacy students from IPSF member countries of the African region, forming a Regional Working Group (RWG) responsible for managing the regional office. The IPSF AfRO RWG consists of the Chairperson, Secretary, Regional Media and Publications Officer (RMPO), Regional Projects Officer (RPO), Regional Relations Officer (RRO), Immediate
Past
Chairperson
(IPC)
and
the
Chairperson
of
the
African
Pharmaceutical Symposium (AfPS). Since its inception, the African Regional Office RWG and supporting teams have worked tirelessly to incorporate pharmacy students in different African countries. As it stands, the Regional Office is represented by 24 Member Organizations (MOs) in 23 countries of which fourteen (14) are Full Members and ten (10) are Membersin-Association (MiA).
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Member Organizations FULL MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS 1. AEPHAT, Togo
MEMBERS-IN-ASSOCIATION 1. AEPHAN, Niger
2. AEP, Mali
2. AEPHARM, Guinea
3. AESPHAB, Benin
3. AEPSn, Senegal
4. CEP-UOB, DRC
4. AMEF, Mozambique
5. CEPHARM, Burkina Faso
5. CAPSA, Cameroon
6. GPSA, Ghana
6. COMPSA, Malawi
7. KEPhSA, Kenya
7. MUPSA, Uganda
8. NAPS-SL, Sierra Leone
8. PHARM-UL, Liberia
9. PANS, Nigeria
9. UNZAPHARMSA, Zambia
10. RPSA, Rwanda
10. EPSA, Eswatini
11. SAPSF, South Africa 12. TAPSA, Tanzania 13. UPSA, Uganda 14. ZPSA, Zimbabwe
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The association was created in 2006. AEPHAT headquarters is located in Lomé at the Faculty of Health Sciences FSS. Some of the Association's goals include; Promote contacts and relationships between pharmaceutical students of Togo and the other links in the health chain. Defend the interests and material and moral rights of Togolese pharmaceutical students. Promote the involvement of students in the life of the University of Lomé institutes and laboratories where research is carried out. Contribute to the implementation of public health policies. Contribute to improving the study conditions of students in pharmacy. Encourage scientific research
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The Association of Pharmacy Students (AEP) is a non-profit, apolitical organization, that brings together the students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB). In accordance with law 04-038 of August 5, 2004, the AEP was created in 1999 and is registered under the number 0508/G-DB in the Governorate of the District of Bamako. She is a member of the Fédération des Etudiants en Sciences Pharmaceutiques de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (FESPAO), established in August 2004 in Benin following the meeting of the 6th scientific conference of the Network of Medical Students in West Africa West (REMAO). It brings together more than 1700 students within it distributed from the first year to the 6th year without forgetting the interns of the hospitals. Headquarters: Faculty of Pharmacy of Bamako, Point G. Main objective: Advocate for quality training for students in pharmaceutical sciences at USTTB.
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The association was created five years after the pharmacy faculty was created. As the first presidents understood the importance of having a regional pharmacy network, they created with their comrades from eight associations, FESPAO. In 2017 with Pr Aristide Adjagboni and Mr Narcisse Agbanou the then CP, AESPHAB became an MiA in IPSF and in 2020 it became a full member of IPSF.
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It was founded in 2014 and joined IPSF as a Member-in-Association in 2015. They attained full membership in 2020.
The association represents any pharmacy
student enrolled in the pharmaceutical sciences faculty of the official university of Baklava, a pharmacy student from any other university who wishes to join the association and has filled the enrollment form and any other recent graduate pharmacist up to four (4) years who still needs to be part of CEP/UOB. The association currently represents (four) 4 universities and about 1781 members. Some of the association's main aims are to reinforce the identity of pharmaceutical sciences in DRC, promote cohesion between them, and promote collaboration between pharmacy students and other health associations.
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CEPHARM-BF is the association for pharmacy students in Burkina Faso. This association was created in 2001. It is non-political, non-union and for scientific purposes. Some of its aims include; Contribute to the improvement of training conditions for pharmacy students Promote pharmaceutical sciences Promote public health Strengthen
collaboration
between
students,
pharmacists
and
all
health
stakeholders. It’s constituted of three (3) universities of pharmacy studies which are: 1. University of Saint Thomas d’Aquin 2. University Nazi Bonus 3. University of Ouagadougou
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The association was formed in the year 1961, to serve as the official mouthpiece of all pharmacy students, and the channel through which all pharmacy stakeholders and affiliates in Ghana and beyond, can contribute to making a positive impact on the Ghanaian healthcare system. GPSA has constantly aimed at educating the general public on various health risks, drug abuse and other healthcare concerns and thus its logo ‘Amicus Humanis Generis’ which stands for "Friends of the human race". It also serves to be the epitome of excellence for pharmaceutical students in Ghana, Africa and the world at large. GPSA was one of the few AfRO associations to join IPSF in its early inception and hence has a long-standing history.
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The Pharmacy Students Association of Kenya is a national non-governmental, nonpolitical, non-religious and nonprofit umbrella association for the seven pharmacy students’ associations in Kenya. We are mandated to promote public health education
and
advocate
for
pharmacy
students’
welfare
and
professional
development. KEPhSA represents approximately 3000 members from eight universities offering bachelor of pharmacy degrees in Kenya and about 1500 recent graduates up to four years post-graduation. KEPhSA has been an IPSF member for over five years and hosted African Pharmaceutical Symposium in 2016.
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The population in Sierra Leone is not well informed about pharmacy or what pharmacists do just as in most parts of Africa, therefore as an association, we pride ourselves in pharmaceutical education and are also involved in a host of public health activities particularly pointing out the roles of pharmacists in achieving universal healthcare and also raising awareness on these disease conditions. We are involved in social activities also as a way of cooling off the very exhausting studies in college. The association currently represents about 500 students and operates in the only pharmaceutical school in the country.
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Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (Est 1972) has been the foremost leading advocacy organisation for all pharmacy students in Nigeria. They are a group of pharmacy students with a keen interest in promoting improved public health through the provision of information, education, networking, and a range of publications and professional activities in the country. The association represents 24 pharmacy schools and 14,242 pharmacy students.
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RPSA is the leading national advocacy organization for pharmacy students aiming at improving and promoting public health through the provision of information, education,
research,
networking
with
other
organizations
nationally
or
internationally as well as the improvement and development of the skills and knowledge of participating students. It was set up in 1999, in Butare, at the National University of Rwanda (NUR). RPSA champions efforts to help young people and communities make informed, and responsible decisions on their health as well as social and economic standards of living. It consists of students of the Department of Pharmacy in the School of Medicine at the University of Rwanda and students of the Department of Pharmacy in the School of Health Sciences at the Mt Kenya University – Kigali Chapter including National and International students. It has hosted several major events including AfPS 2015, the 7th World Healthcare Students Symposium (WHSS) in 2017 and the IPSF World Congress in 2019.
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SAPSF was founded in 1953. Forming one of the major, united national health science organisations with the objective of strengthening the profession from the student medium that it serves. Its annual conference is held every year, allowing an opportunity for all pharmacy students to engage in debate, form resolutions and address issues to the bodies that govern the profession. Through the strong relationships between the pharmacy students and the different pharmacy schools both nationally and internationally. The role of SAPSF is constantly changing. Embarking on larger issues and projects that will ultimately determine the future of the pharmacy profession. SAPSF represents a total number of 9 pharmacy schools in South Africa.
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TAPSA is an autonomous non-political, non-profit, students’ association committed to serving pharmaceutical students and the general public at large. Formerly known as the Association of Dar es salaam University Pharmaceutical Students (ADUPS) was founded in mid-August 1987 by Muhimbili University Pharmacy Students, when Muhimbili was a college of the University of Dar es Salaam. At a time when Muhimbili became a dill university in 2007, ADUPS was changed to TAPSA aiming at uniting all pharmacy students in Tanzania. Currently, TAPSA has 20 chapters from universities and colleges in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar representing over 2500 students. TAPSA brings together pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students
of
different
levels
(Certificate,
Diploma
and
Bachelor).
TAPSA
headquarters is currently on the premises of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS).
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The association was founded in 2012 and later revived to functionality in 2016 by representatives of three pharmacy schools representing students’ associations i.e KIUPSA, MUPSA, and MBUPSA. The association is a national non-partisan, nonreligious, non-profit umbrella body uniting pharmacy students and recent pharmacy graduates in Uganda. The association is a full member of AfRO IPSF and represents about 5000 pharmacy students.
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ZPSA was founded in 1976 by a group of students but later became a full member of IPSF in 2012 and hosted the AfPS in Victoria falls later on and the IPSF World Congress in 2016. Since then, ZPSA has participated in both regional and international events with over 300 members and represented over 800 students each year.
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AEPHAN joined IPSF as MiA in 2019.
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Associação Moçambicana de Estudantes de Farmacia (AMEF) is a social and non-profit organization with the objective of promoting the union between undergraduate pharmacy students throughout Mozambican territory. It represents about 890 pharmacy students and joined IPSF as an MiA in 2021.
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The association joined IPSF as an MiA in 2020.
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The association was founded in 2006 and represents about 250 students in one pharmacy school. It joined IPSF as an MiA in 2019.
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Makerere University Pharmacy Students Association, MUPSA is a non-profit organization that unites all Bachelor of Pharmacy students of Makerere University to foster the 10 star pharmacist. MUPSA was founded in 1989 with objectives, vision and mission that collectively aim at representing and promoting the interests and welfare of members of the Association generally and in relation to the study and practice of the profession of pharmacy.
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PHARMSA-UL represents a cross-section of Liberian Pharmacy students. Its aim is to promote pharmaceutical or health related issues.
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The association was founded in 2004 and became an IPSF Member-inAssociation in 2014. Formerly known as the University of Zambia Pharmacy Student’s Association (UNZAPHARMSA), the association changed its name to the Pharmaceutical Students Association of Zambia (PSAZ) in 2022.
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The association joined IPSF as an MiA in 2020.
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Major Events in AfRO a. African Pharmaceutical Symposia (AfPS) The five Regional Offices of IPSF organise Regional Symposia annually, and they usually last for at most 7 days. The African Pharmaceutical Symposium is the annual regional symposium for AfRO hosted in Africa. It is a one of a kind event hosted by an African country that seeks to improve the relations between pharmacy students from different countries, backgrounds, and cultures, and give them the chance to learn, create, and show their potential early on in their journey to becoming competent professionals and health leaders. The annual event features lectures from experienced professionals, educational and scientific symposia on current world problems, workshops that focus on sharpening various skills required of pharmacy students, and training that help students become great leaders, as well as many other programs that help us to be connected with the global pharmaceutical family.
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The African Pharmaceutical Symposium is usually divided into 3 main parts: Leaders-In-Training (LIT) Main Symposium Post-Symposium Tour (PST) From 2012 to 2021, nine symposia have been organised. The 9th AfPS scheduled to be hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2020 was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic and later on held in Bamako, Mali in 2021. 1st IPSF AfPS in Algiers, Algeria - 2012 2nd IPSF AfPS in Arusha, Tanzania - 2013 3rd IPSF AfPS in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - 2014 4th IPSF AfPS in Kigali, Rwanda - 2015 5th IPSF AfPS in Mombasa, Kenya - 2016 6th IPSF AfPS in Kumasi, Ghana - 2017 7th IPSF AfPS in Lagos, Nigeria - 2018 8th IPSF AfPS in Kampala, Uganda - 2019 9th IPSF AfPS in Bamako, Mali - 2021 10th IPSF AfPS in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 2022
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b. Trainers Development Camp (TDC) The Trainers Development Camp (TDC) aims to develop a sustainable training program for pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students and recent graduates worldwide to enable them to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct and deliver quality training. Trainers are able to deliver training at IPSF events, such as Leaders in Training (LIT) and workshops held at local events of member associations, Regional Symposia, and World Congress as well as during external events when invited by partner organizations. The objective of TDC is to establish a pool of active trainers available in every region who possess the skills to design and deliver a variety of training topics, with a special focus on the soft skills needed by pharmacy and pharmaceutical science professionals. IPSF AfRO has so far held three (3) TDCs: 3rd Trainers Development Camp 2018: Murang’a, Kenya 2nd Trainers Development Camp 2017: Abuja, Nigeria 1st Trainers Development Camp 2016: Huye city, Rwanda
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c. Regional Assembly (RA) The IPSF AfRO Regional Assembly (RA) is the supreme decision making body of the IPSF African Regional Office that discusses and decides on the future of the region. During the RA, different activities occur including elections of the next Regional Working Group (RWG), acceptance of the reports of the current RWG and IPSF Contact Persons from the represented member associations as well as financial reports and progress reports in the planning of the next symposium among other activities. The RA usually occurs during the AfPS and therefore occurred in the countries outlined as hosts for the AfPS. The exception to this is the regional assemblies for 2020 and 2021 that occurred virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruption.
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d. World Congress (WC) The World Congress (WC) is an event that is organised annually at the beginning of August by an IPSF member association for all IPSF members globally. It is an event in which IPSF delegates from all member associations in all the 5 regions meet to discuss the future of the organisation as a whole. It usually takes place over a course of between 8 to 10 days and consists of an official opening ceremony, the General Assembly, educational and scientific symposia on topics of pharmaceutical interest, meetings and workshops, a pre-congress training programme and social events. Out of all these activities, the main activity of the World Congress is the General Assembly, where the elections of the Executive Committee happen, approval of reports, changes to the Official Documents, and any matter from the members or Executive Committee take place. The World Congresses held in AfRO include: 1974: 20th Congress, Cape Town, South Africa 1993: 39th Congress, Cape Town, South Africa 1995: 41st Congress, Accra, Ghana 2016: 62nd Congress, Harare, Zimbabwe 2019: 65th Congress, Kigali, Rwanda
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AfRO Regional Working Group 2008-2010
Regional Coordinator
2010-2011
Chairperson
Bedan Maina (Kenya)
Bedan Maina (Kenya) Secretary Redouane Soualmi (Algeria) Regional Media and Publications Officer Wesley Mugambi (Kenya) Regional Project Officer Geoffrey Yambayamba (Tanzania) Regional Relations Officer Joseph Oduro Amaoko (Ghana)
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2011-2012
Chairperson Redouane Soualmi (Algeria) Secretary Habil Mudhune (Kenya) Regional Media and Publications Officer Umuhire Kayibanda Clement (Rwanda) Regional Project Officer Eric M. Mutua (Kenya) Regional Relations Officer S'fiso Joel Longwe (South Africa) Chairperson of the 1st IPSF AfPS RC Amel Abad (Algeria)
2012-2013
Chairperson Afhadali Diallo (Rwanda) Secretary Geofrey Yambayamba (Tanzania) Regional Media and Publications Officer Avine (Algeria) Regional Project Officer Zakaria Thamri (Algeria) Regional Relations Officer Yasmina Betouche (Algeria) Chairperson of the 2nd IPSF AfPS RC Nancy Kundy (Tanzania)
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2013-2014
Chairperson Prosper Maposa (Zimbabwe) Secretary Liniah Mumbengegwi (South Africa) Regional Media and Publications Officer Davji Bhimji Atellah (Kenya) Regional Project Officer Zakaria Thamri (Algeria) Regional Relations Officer Klara Brown (Ghana) Chairperson of the 3rd IPSF AfPS RC Mitchelle Masuko (Zimbabwe)
2014-2015
Chairperson Prosper Maposa (Zimbabwe) Secretary Liniah Mumbengegwi (South Africa) Regional Media and Publications Officer Nigel Sibanda, South Africa Regional Project Officer Amina Ndope (Kenya) Regional Relations Officer Israel Bimpe (Rwanda) Chairperson of the 4th IPSF AfPS RC Marie Ange Uwase (Rwanda)
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2015-2016
Chairperson Israel Bimpe (Rwanda) Secretary Aniekan Ekpenyong (Nigeria) Regional Media and Publications Officer Rene Ngaboyisonga (Rwanda) Regional Project Officer Nyabhusagwe Riziki Mulimba (Tanzania) Regional Relations Officer Marie Ange Uwase (Rwanda) Chairperson of the 5th IPSF AfPS RC Patricia Nyokabi (Kenya)
2016-2017
Chairperson Awiligwe Osita Arinze (Nigeria) Secretary Felicity Karimi Thuba (Kenya) Regional Media and Publications Officer Odokonyero Kennedy (Uganda) Regional Project Officer Beingana Geoffrey (Rwanda) Regional Relations Officer Nomagugu Belinda Ncube (Zimbabwe) Chairperson of the 6th IPSF AfPS RC Enchill Jacob (Ghana)
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2017-2018
Chairperson Jacob Enchill (Ghana) Secretary Alliance Ishimwe (Rwanda) Regional Media and Publications Officer Fabrice Humura (Rwanda) Regional Project Officer Mgambi Gideon Gamba (Tanzania) Regional Relations Officer Othniel Nimbabazi (Rwanda) Chairperson of the 7th IPSF AfPS RC Akudo Alli (Nigeria)
2018-2019
Chairperson Othniel Nimbabazi (Rwanda) Secretary Isaac Anang (Ghana) Regional Media and Publications Officer Peris Thuo Wambui (Kenya) Regional Project Officer Comfort Tanaka Gutu (Zimbabwe) Regional Relations Officer Purity Wambui Nyaikamba (Kenya) Chairperson of the 8th IPSF AfPS RC Mercy Kamya Nalukwago (Uganda)
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2019-2020
Chairperson Purity Wambui Nyaikamba (Kenya) Secretary Ikechukwu Udenze (Nigeria) Regional Media and Publications Officer Elton Vidal Decker (Sierra Leone) Regional Project Officer Lilian Muthoni (Kenya) Regional Relations Officer Emmanuella Nzeribe (Nigeria) Chairperson of the *9th IPSF AfPS RC Owen Thabang Malatji (South Africa)
2020-2021
Chairpersons Isaac Anang (Ghana) Yaw A. Mfoafo (Ghana) Secretary Foday U. Turay (Sierra Leone) Regional Media and Publications Officers Laila Kasumba (Kenya) Silvanus Manyala (Kenya) Regional Project Officer Noah Sesay (Sierra Leone) Regional Relations Officers Yaw A. Mfoafo (Ghana) Danielle A. Ofori (Ghana) Chairperson of the 9th IPSF AfPS RC Moussa Fofana (Mali)
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2021-2022
Chairperson Moussa Fofana (Mali) Secretary Tiffany Obai (Kenya) Regional Media and Publications Officer Silvanus Manyala (Kenya) Regional Project Officer Priscilla Owusu-Mensah (Ghana) Regional Relations Officer David Fiagan (Burkina Faso) Chairperson of the *9th IPSF AfPS RC Auson Magige (Tanzania)
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Regional Working Group Insights CHALLENGES FACED (AND HOW THEY WERE OVERCOME) Inconsistency in communication with some member countries. Developed close and good working relationships with individual associations and stayed in constant communication with their leadership. Pressing school schedules; Competing priorities; Time-consuming work. Trained individuals on the importance of time management and established minimum time requirements for each role/position during applications. Language barriers (French and English); Poor communication with Frenchspeaking members of the region due to language barrier. Introduction of the Quality, Documentation and Translations (QDT) Subcommittee. High cost of intracontinental travel, therefore low turnout of some events. Promotion of low-cost events with basic (cheaper) accommodation such as university hostels. Poor reporting of projects by (some) associations. Introduction of Professional development projects and Leadership training programs and training kits to grow members’ soft skills such as good communication, reporting, email management (and etiquette) project management and understanding group dynamics.
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CONT... Limited
succession
and
leadership
handover
planning
within
member
organisations. Carrying out pieces of training for IPSF Contact Persons and Student Exchange Officers and continually including them in the various forums as leadership changes and structure in member organizations are anticipated. Multi-cultural differences Focus on the shared goals and on the bigger picture rather than on the differences. Keeping team members motivated throughout the mandates. Leveraging on the strengths of team members, working together to overcome their weaknesses and encouraging them to be passionate about the work.
GAINS Understanding the professional diversities in the continent. Establishing
reasonable
professional
networks;
network
of
friends
and
colleagues. Learning
how
to
multitask
and
implement
projects
on
time
without
compromise (effective time management). Developed mental strength, enabling the taking on of big challenges. Travelling to different parts of the continent and world. Learned to be culturally tolerant and emotionally intelligent; Serving in a multicultural environment - which is important with globalisation in this century. Leadership and communication skills honed.
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CONT... Limited
succession
and
leadership
handover
planning
within
member
organisations. Carrying out pieces of training for IPSF Contact Persons and Student Exchange Officers and continually including them in the various forums as leadership changes and structure in member organizations are anticipated. Multi-cultural differences Focus on the shared goals and on the bigger picture rather than on the differences. Keeping team members motivated throughout the mandates. Leveraging on the strengths of team members, working together to overcome their weaknesses and encouraging them to be passionate about the work.
GAINS Understanding the professional diversities in the continent. Establishing
reasonable
professional
networks;
network
of
friends
and
colleagues. Learning
how
to
multitask
and
implement
projects
on
time
without
compromise (effective time management). Developed mental strength, enabling the taking on of big challenges. Travelling to different parts of the continent and world. Learned to be culturally tolerant and emotionally intelligent; Serving in a multicultural environment - which is important with globalisation in this century. Leadership and communication skills honed.
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Some Quotes About History “ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ɪꜱ ɴᴏᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀꜱᴛ ʙᴜᴛ ᴀ ᴍᴀᴘ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀꜱᴛ, ᴅʀᴀᴡɴ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛɪᴄᴜʟᴀʀ ᴘᴏɪɴᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴠɪᴇᴡ, ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴜꜱᴇꜰᴜʟ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴏᴅᴇʀɴ ᴛʀᴀᴠᴇʟʟᴇʀ.” “ᴏɴᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇᴇᴘᴇꜱᴛ ɪᴍᴘᴜʟꜱᴇꜱ ɪɴ ᴍᴀɴ ɪꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ɪᴍᴘᴜʟꜱᴇ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴄᴏʀᴅ, ᴛᴏ ꜱᴄʀᴀᴛᴄʜ ᴀ ᴅʀᴀᴡɪɴɢ ᴏɴ ᴀ ᴛᴜꜱᴋ ᴏʀ ᴋᴇᴇᴘ ᴀ ᴅɪᴀʀʏ… ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅᴜʀɪɴɢ ᴠᴀʟᴜᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀꜱᴛ ɪꜱ, ᴏɴᴇ ᴍɪɢʜᴛ ꜱᴀʏ, ᴛʜᴇ ᴠᴇʀʏ ʙᴀꜱɪꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴄɪᴠɪʟɪꜱᴀᴛɪᴏɴ.” “ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ɪꜱ ᴡʜᴏ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴡʜʏ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀʏ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ.” “ᴀ ɢᴇɴᴇʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴡʜɪᴄʜ ɪɢɴᴏʀᴇꜱ ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ʜᴀꜱ ɴᴏ ᴘᴀꜱᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ɴᴏ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ.” “ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴜɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴛᴀɴᴅ ᴛᴏᴅᴀʏ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴇᴀʀᴄʜ ʏᴇꜱᴛᴇʀᴅᴀʏ.” “ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀʏ, ɪᴛ’ꜱ ᴀꜱ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ʙᴏʀɴ ʏᴇꜱᴛᴇʀᴅᴀʏ." "ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ɪꜱ ᴀ ᴄʏᴄʟɪᴄ ᴘᴏᴇᴍ ᴡʀɪᴛᴛᴇɴ ᴜᴘᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴇᴍᴏʀɪᴇꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴍᴀɴ"
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