Fleishman Fellows Profiles
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Adedayo Adeyemi, Healthmatch International, Nigeria
Proposed Project: “ Public-Private Partnership: The Role of Civil
Society in Scale-up of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
in Nigeria”
Adeyemi has been the projects director at Healthmatch International since
2000. Healthmatch is a research- and outreach-oriented NGO that is concerned
with HIV/AIDS prevention and sexual/reproductive health. Adeyemi’s
responsibilities at Healthmatch are to coordinate projects in the areas
of HIV/AIDS prevention and care; policy implementation and partnership;
and reproductive health delivery. He is committed to improving maternal
health and improving access to prevention of mother-to-child transmission
of HIV in Nigeria. He received his Masters degree in public health from
Harvard University and his BAin Medicine/Surgery from the University of
Ilorin.
Aida Alymbaeva, Social Research Center, American University of
Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
Proposed Project: “Best Practices in Social Enterprising in the USA:
Ways for Replication by Non-Governmental Organizations in Kyrgyzstan”
Alymbaeva has been director of the Social Research Center (SRC) since 2005.
The SRC’s mission is to promote the long-lasting development of the
principles and practices of democracy, rule of law and social equality in
Kyrgyzstan. As the director, Alymbaeva is responsible for strategic planning,
overall operational management, corporate networking, communication and
partnership building. In the SRC, she also leads the NGO track and coordinates
research projects related to the development of NGOs in Kyrgyzstan. She
holds an MS in public policy from the Rochester Institute of Technology,
USA and a MA in education from Kyrgyz State Pedagogical University, Kyrgyzstan.
Before joining the SRC, Alymbaeva worked with Winrock International, a US-based
NGO, and UNDP in Kyrgyzstan.
Stana Buchowska, La Strada Foundation Against Trafficking in Women,
Poland
Proposed Project: “Applying the best U.S. practices of NGOs who enable
access to justice for victims of trafficking into Polish NGOs practice”
Buchowska is the co-founder and national coordinator of the La Strada Foundation.
She leads press and lobbying campaigns on behalf of trafficked persons in
Poland and represents their perspectives before such international organizations
as the United Nations, the organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe and the European Union. One of her main advocacy and lobbying successes
was the development of a National Action Program to Prevent and Combat Trafficking
in Persons in Poland. This is a multidisciplinary, governmental/nongovernmental
initiative with a long-term anti-trafficking strategy. Buchowska received
her MA in philosophical sciences/cultural anthropology from Comenius University
Bratislava.
Fatima Hassan, AIDS Law Project, South Africa
Proposed Project: “Changing Public Policy on AIDS in South Africa:
Politics, Power, and Civil Society, 2004-2007”
Hassan is a senior attorney and legal and human rights activist with the
AIDS Law Project (ALP). She participates heavily in the Treatment Action
Campaign (TAC), which has been internationally credited with changing public
policy regarding HIV/AIDS in South Africa. On behalf of TAC, Hassan has
acted to improve access to affordable prevention and treatment services
for people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa and elsewhere. She holds
an LLM from Duke University, and LLB and BA degrees from the University
of the Witwatersrand.
Brian White, American Center for Mongolian Studies, Mongolia
Proposed Project: “Strategies for coordinating Mongolian Library and archive
information resources into a virtual library consortium”
White began working in Mongolia for the first time as a Peace Corps Volunteer
in 2002. He is currently the resident director of the American Center for Mongolian
Studies, a consortium of 33 academic and research institutions with a membership
base of over 160 individuals, which promotes and facilitates academic research
in Mongolia and Inner Asia. He is also the communication coordinator of Friends
of Mongolia, a National Peace Corps Association-affiliated organization
that conducts programs to support small rural development and rural youth scholarships.
White holds a BA degree from the University of Washington and a MPA from Cornell
University.
Frehiwot Alebachew, Saves Lives Ethiopia (SaLE), Ethiopia
Proposed Project: “Behavior Change Communication and Young Adults:
The Case of Ethiopia”
Ms. Frehiwot founded Save Lives Ethiopia, a local NGO whose mission is to
reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and mitigate its social and economic impact,
and currently serves as Executive Director. Ms. Alebachew also serves
as a co-investigator for a research project in conjunction with Duke University’s
Health Inequalities Program entitled “Positive Outcomes for Chidlren
Orphaned by HIV/AIDS.” Prior to founding Save Lives Ethiopia,
Ms. Alebachew served as Project Officer for a local relief and development
organization where she focused on community capacity building and project
design. Ms. Albachew received her BS and MA in Agricultural Economics
from Alemaya University.
Anthony Ehrenreich, Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU),
South Africa
Proposed Project: “Non Agricultural Market Access: A Disaster
in the Making”
Mr. Ehrenreich has been associated with COSATU since 1996, and is currently
the COSATU Provincial Secretary for the Western Cape. His responsibilities
include policy development and collaboration with civil society. Prior
to joining COASTU, Mr. Ehrenreich was a sector coordinator and local organizer
for the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). Mr. Ehrenreich
received a diploma from the University of Cape Town, and is currently working
on a post graduate diploma from the same institution. He was selected as
a 2002 Fellow in the Emerging Leaders Program of the United States – Southern
Africa Center for Leadership and Public Values.
Claudia Maria Correa González, Fondo para la Acción
y la Ninez (FPAA), Colombia
Proposed Project: “Development of a Methodological Instrument to Assess
Institutional Capacity to Provide Care to Children Who Face Diverse Forms
of Exclusion”
Ms. Correa González currently serves as Technical Director for FPAA. Her
responsibilities include coordination of a team of professionals in the
area of environmental conservation and childhood development and interacting
on a daily basis with a diverse group of civil society organizations. Ms.
Correa González has extensive experience in community capacity building
and has worked for the International Foundation for Agricultural Development,
the Corporación Colombia Internacional, the Colombian National Department
of Planning, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, among
others. She received her BA in Anthropology from the Universidad de
los Anders, and her MA in Agricultural Economics from the Universidad Nacional
de Colombia.
Liza Lim, Institute of Social Order, Philippines
Proposed Project: “Harnessing Civil Society – Government
Partnership in Coastal Resources Management: The Case of the Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Management Council of Outer Lamon Bay, Philippines”
Dr. Lim is the Executive Director of the Institute of Social Order at Ateneo
de Manila University, which focuses on community organizing, training, and
education. Prior to joining the Institute, Dr. Lim worked in the area
of project development, monitoring, and evaluation in two national line
agencies and the central planning agency of the Philippines Government.
Dr. Lim received a BA in Economics and an MA in Regional Planning from the
University of the Philippines, and an MA and PhD in Sociology from the University
of Hawaii at Manoa.
Sarah Lindemann-Komarova, Siberian Civic Initiatives Support Center
Foundation, Siberia
Proposed Project: “Democracy in Siberia: Lesson Learned”
Ms. Lindemann-Komarova is a dual citizen of the United States and Russia,
and has lived in Siberia for the past 14 years. She is currently a
permanent consultant to the Siberian Center, and was its first president
and founder. Her responsibilities include strategic planning; design and
implementation of innovative programs promoting citizen participation in
governance, business, and civil society partnership; local resource mobilization;
citizen centered advocacy; and, community development. Ms. Lindemann-Komarova
has also consulted for the Academy for Educational Development (AED), the
International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX), and the Open Society
Institute, among others. She received a BA in Political Science from
Columbia University.
Jeremy Druker, Transitions Online, Czech Republic
Proposed Project: “Funding Models Used by Public Broadcasters in the
United States and their Adaptability to Internet-Based Public-Service Media”
Mr. Druker, an American citizen, is currently the Executive Director of
Transitions Online (TOL), a Prague-based media development organization
that aims to improve the state of journalism in Central and Eastern Europe,
the Balkans, and the former Soviet Union. At TOL, Mr. Druker serves as Editor-in-Chief
of the organization’s main publication, and online English-language
magazine that covers twenty-eight countries of the post-communist region.
Mr. Druker has lived in the Czech Republic for most of the past thirteen
years, working for various media organizations. He received his BA in History
and Literature from Harvard University and his MA in International Affairs
from Columbia University.
Colin Legarde Hubo, Foundations for People Development, Inc., Philippines
Proposed Project: “Course Design on Effective Partnerships in Reducing
Poverty for Civil Society Organizations in the Philippines”
Mr. Legarde Hubo is currently the Project Director for Community Development
at Foundations for People Development (FPDI), a consortium of NGOs working
together to deliver basic social services to poor and depressed rural communities
throughout the Philippines. At FPDI, Mr. Legarde Hubo’s current responsibilities
include developing a business-NGO partnership model with the Center for
Social Responsibility at the University of Asia and the Pacific. In 2003-2004,
he served as lead consultant for the World Bank’s Corporate Social
Responsibility Practice in the Philippines. Mr. Legarde Hubo received both
his BA in Political Science and History and MA in Sociology from the University
of the Philippines. He received an MA in Education from the University of
Asia and the Pacific.
Yewoinshet Masresha, Hope for Children, Ethiopia
Proposed Project: “One at a Time: Documenting the Challenges Faced
by AIDS-Affected Children and Women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia”
Ms. Masresha founded Ethiopia’s first NGO dedicated to children affected
by AIDS in 2001 - Hope for Children (HFC). Ms. Masresha serves as Executive
Director of Hope for Children, which now runs four group homes and cares
for over 500 children. The Washington Post, Voice of America, and CNN have
all featured HFC’s work as an example of what one grassroots organization
can accomplish in the fight against AIDS. Ms. Masresha holds a BA in English
from Addis Ababa University, and has received numerous diplomas and certificates
related to community development. Prior to founding Hope for Children, Ms.
Masresha worked for the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture. Her organization
has hosted two Hart Fellows from the Sanford Institute of Public Policy.
Bakhytnur Otarbayeva, National Debate Center, Kazakhstan
Proposed Project: “ A Model for Youth Leadership in Civil Society
in Kazakhstan ”
Dr. Otarbayeva has served as the Executive Director of the National Debate
Center (NDC) since 1998. NDC uses a debate format to promote the ideals
of civil society, teaching youth to respect the opinions of others as they
seek solutions to social problems cooperatively and constructively. Under
her leadership, NDC has expanded its reach from 300 students to 16,500,
and has developed partnerships with state and local government agencies,
as well as numerous NGOs. Dr. Otarbayeva received her BA in History from
Kazakh State University, and her Ph.D. in History from Al Faraby State University.
She served as National Coordinator for the Soros Foundation, has been a
visiting scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Cente r , and a Fulbright scholar
at Indiana University.
Aginatha Rutazaa, Kilimanjaro Women Information and Exchange Consultancy
Organization, Tanzania
Proposed Project: “Reconciling Customary Law, Religious Law, and Statutory
Law for Women’s Rights in Tanzania”
Ms. Rutazaa serves as Senior Programme Office for Human Rights and Legal
Counseling at the Kilimanjaro Women Information and Exchange Consultancy
Organization, locally known as KWEICO. KWEICO’s mission is to promote
respect for legal and human rights to influence change in attitudes and
practices that enable gender inequality. Prior to joining KWEICO, Ms. Rutazaa
worked for the Ministry of Education and Culture for 13 years. Ms. Rutazaa
received her BA in Education from the University of Dar es Salaam, and earned
a Diploma in Human Rights from the Institute of Social Studies at The Hauge,
Netherlands. KWEICO hosted its first Hart Fellow in 2004-2005.
Leslie Boney, MDC, Inc., United States
Proposed Project: “Using Job Creation Strategies to Strengthen Civil
Society in the Rural Carolinas ” Mr. Boney is currently a Senior Associate
at MDC, Inc., a non-profit research firm that works with communities throughout
the American South with a mission of expanding opportunity, reducing poverty,
and building inclusive communities. At MDC, Mr. Boney’s primary responsibility
is the management of the Program for the Rural Carolinas, which seeks to
help struggling rural communities address the challenges of economic and
civic decline. Mr. Boney also has extensive experience in the public sector
in North Carolina having worked for the NC Department of Commerce and in
the Office of the Governor. Mr. Boney received his BA in English and Psychology
from Amherst College (USA). “Leslie’s ability to organize the
individual energies of people for collective action,” comments former
NC Secretary of Commerce Rick Carlisle, “is a rare and important talent.”
Ihor Ilko, Carpathian Foundation, Ukraine
Proposed Project: “Philanthropy in the US : Main Tools and Institutional
Frameworks and Possibilities for Replication in Ukraine ” Dr. Ilko
is the Director of the Carpathian Foundation, which provides grants to local
NGO and government projects focused on community economic development, social
infrastructure, cross-border and inter-ethnic cooperation, and NGO institution
building. Dr. Ilko is also a Senior Research Associate at the Institute
of Public Administration and Regional Development at Uzhgorod National University
, and has published numerous articles on regional history and development.
Dr. Ilko received his PhD in History from Lviv National University ( Ukraine
) and his MA in History and Social Sciences from Uzhgorod National University
( Ukraine ). “From our first conversation,” comments Stephen
Heintz, President of the Rockeller Brothers Fund, “I recognized Ihor
as a leader in the generation that would secure a peaceful, democratic,
and more prosperous future for the countries of the former Soviet bloc.”
Alex Jacobs, Management Accounting for Non-Governmental Organizations
(MANGO), United Kingdom
Proposed Project: “ Performance Management in International NGOs ”
Mr. Jacobs is the Director and Founder of MANGO, a UK-based charity that helps
relief and development organizations strengthen their financial management
capacity. In 2001, MANGO was short listed for the “Best New Charity” Award
in the UK , and in 2002 Mr. Jacobs was runner-up for the Chartered Institute
of Management Accountants’ (CIMA) “Best Young Leader” Award.
Prior to founding MANGO, Mr. Jacobs worked for Oxfam International as Financial
Systems Consultant and for Oxfam GB as Emergencies Project Manager and Emergencies
Accountant. He received both his MA (Cantab) and BA in Social Anthropology
from Cambridge University (UK). Lord Joffe, Chair of Oxfam GB writes, “I
have not come across any young executive of greater ability and potential
than Alex. He will undoubtedly, in the future, play an important leadership
role in the charitable sector in the United Kingdom .”
Sibongile Mkhabela, Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (NMCF),
South Africa
Proposed Project: “Ten Years of Democracy in South Africa – Shifts
in the NGO Sector: Rethinking the Resource Mobilization Agenda for Community
Organizations” Ms. Mkhabela is the Chief Executive Officer of the
Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, which supports organizations implementing
programs and projects that empower children and youth from impoverished
backgrounds to improve the quality of their lives. Prior to her work with
NMCF, Ms. Mkhabela served as Director of Programs and Projects for the United
Nation’s Development Program in South Africa . She also serves a mentor
at the SA-USA Centre for Public Values – a binational partnership
between the Sanford Institute at Duke University and the Graduate School
of Business at the University of Cape Town . She received her BA in Social
Work, Psychology, and Industrial Sociology from the University of Zululand
( South Africa ). “Through her guidance and leadership, the Nelson
Mandela Children’s Fund has become a major force to look after children
in Africa and focuses on disadvantaged youth, support to orphans and vulnerable
children, education and development, leadership and excellence, and the
well-being of children”, states NMCF Trustee Charles Priebatsch.
Rose Najjemba, National Women’s Council (NWC), Uganda
Proposed Project: “Enhancing NGO Accountability and Transparency:
The Ugandan Perspective” Ms. Najjemba is the elected Chairperson of
the National Women’s Council, a government statutory body that is
mandated to mobilize all women of Uganda aged 18 and over for social, economic,
and political development. She also serves in the Office of the President
of Uganda as Special Deputy Presidential Assistant – Poverty Alleviation,
Research and Information where her primary responsibilities include developing,
monitoring, and evaluating poverty alleviation interventions. She received
both her BA and MA in Public Administration and Management from Makerere
University ( Uganda ). Makerere University faculty member Daniel Lumonya
notes, “Ms. Najjemba has made phenomenal contributions to the development
of rural women in Uganda …she has a remarkable ability to lead.”
Prakash Tyagi, Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS), India
Proposed Project: “Making Health a Reality for the Thar Desert Communities
of India through Vitalization of Civil Society” Dr. Tyagi is the Program
Coordinator for Health and Development at GRAVIS, a voluntary organization
founded on Gandhian principles that is focused on sustainable rural development
in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan. In his capacity as Program Coordinator,
Dr. Tyagi founded a rural hospital, and has developed numerous health initiatives
related to safe motherhood, sandstone mine workers’ safety, tuberculosis
control, eye care, and geriatric health, among others. Dr. Tyagi received
his MD from Second Tashkent State Medical Institute ( Uzbekistan), and his
BS in Science from the University of Jodhpur ( India). Professor Michael
Goldman of the University of Illinois describes Dr. Tyagi’s work as “heroic
and extraordinary,” and commends his ability to “mix the visionary
with the necessary.”
Sonal Zaveri, Center for Research and Development (CRD), India
Proposed Project: “Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues
for Young People in India : Ethical and Guiding Principles for Policy” Ms.
Zaveri is the Executive Director of CRD, a national, non-profit organization
focused on communication and training in reproductive health, disability,
HIV/AIDS, community health, aging, and leprosy, as well as strategic planning,
monitoring, and evaluation of programs. Ms. Zaveri also serves as an International
Advisor to the Child-to-Child Trust of University of London , whose mission
is to protect and preserve the health of communities by enabling children’s
participation. She received her PhD in Social Work from Pune University
( India ), her MA in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work from Tata Institute
of Social Science ( India ), and her BA in Psychology from the University
of Bombay ( India ). Dr. S.D. Gokhale, President of CRD, describes Ms. Zaveri
as “a resource person for HIV/AIDS at the national and regional level,” and
commends her skills in “research, evaluation, program development
and management.”
Dafrosa Itemba, KIWAKKUKI, Tanzania
KIWAKKUKI is a Kiswahili acronym for Women Fighting Vigorously Against AIDS
in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. Founded in 1990, KIWAKKUKI is considered
a leading NGO in East and Southern Africa. As Executive Coordinator, Ms.
Itemba oversees five programmatic areas: home based care, orphan support,
voluntary counseling and testing, HIV/AIDS education, and local fund raising.
She also serves as Director and Volunteer Counselor on legal matters for
the Kilimanjaro Women Information Exchange and as Vice Chairperson of
the Kilimanjaro Intermediary Gender Network. Ms. Itemba holds a B.A. in
Education from the University of Dar es Salaam. She is described by one
colleague as a "skilled administrative leader with a balance of organization,
knowledge, perseverance, and charm" who has provided "visionary
leadership" to her organization. Her proposed project is "Scaling
Up Civil Society Action by Reducing the Impact of Human Rights Abuse and
Gender Imbalance in Tanzania."
Amalia Kostanyan, Center for Regional Development/Transparency
International, Armenia
Dr. Kostanyan co-founded the Center for Regional Development in 2000, which
partnered with Transparency International that same year. As Chairwoman,
she subsequently initiated and implemented numerous regional projects, the
most recent including "Monitoring of the Political Parties' Finances
during the 2003 Parliamentary Elections", "National Integrity
System Assessment Study", and "Country Corruption Assessment -
Public Opinion Survey." Dr. Kostanyan received an M.A. in International
Development Policy from Duke University's Terry Sanford Institute of Public
Policy in 2000, and an M.A. in Political Science and International Relations
from American University of Armenia in 1996. In 1984, she received her Ph.D.
in Biochemistry from Yerevan State University in Armenia. A colleague commends
Dr. Kostanyan for her "courage" and "strong leadership in
bringing together civil society in Armenia." Her
proposed project is "Strengthening the Role of Civil Society in Fighting
Corruption in the South Caucasus Region."
Zoran Puljic, NGO Development Foundation, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mr. Puljic founded the NGO Development Foundation in 2001 with the aim of
supporting the development of an active and influential NGO sector in
Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Foundation is one of the first indigenous
grant making institutions in the Western Balkans. As Executive Director,
Mr. Puljic's responsibilities include program development and administration,
fundraising, public relations, and oversight of grant making activities.
He holds a B.A. in Economics (Marketing) from the University of Sarajevo.
Daniel Curran, Director of the Humanitarian Leadership Program at Harvard
University, notes that Mr. Puljic is "one of the foremost national
leaders in developing a viable third sector in a nation with neither the
tradition nor the experience in civil action." His proposed project
is "NGOs Facing Secondary Transition - From Donor-Driven to Sustainable
Indigenous Civil Society in Bosnia and Herzegovina."
M. Holt Ruffin, Civil Society International (CSI), USA
Mr. Ruffin has served as the Executive Director of Civil Society International
since 1984. The emphasis of his work has been on the development of civil
society in countries once part of the former Soviet Union through information
and networking services. Mr. Ruffin was editor of the revised edition
of The Post-Soviet Handbook: A Guide to Grassroots Organizations and Internet
Resources (1999). At present, Mr. Ruffin is guiding CSI through the process
of expanding its focus to countries where democracy and civil society
are most repressed. He received an M.A. in International Relations and
Economics from the Woodrow Wilson School of International Affairs at Princeton
University in 1975, and a B.A. in Political Philosophy and Modern History
from Stanford University in 1966. Colleagues comment that Mr. Ruffin is
someone with "perseverance and ability to hold a vision" who "provides
leadership that brings practical results." His proposed project is "The
Globalization of Philanthropy."
Anthony So, The Rockefeller Foundation, USA
Since 1998, Dr. So has been the Associate Director of the Health Equity
program at the Rockefeller Foundation. In this capacity, Dr. So is responsible
for grant making on access to medicines and technologies in developing
countries; intellectual property rights and health; and tobacco control
in Southeast Asia. Dr. So received his M.D. (1987) and his B.A. (1983)
from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and an M.A. in Public Affairs
from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at
Princeton University in 1986. A colleague notes that Dr. So's work demonstrates
his "keen understanding of and engagement with civil society" as
well as a "passionate commitment to improving the lives and livelihoods
of the poor and excluded." His proposed project is the development
of the concept of a technology trust, initially focused on the example
of technology to monitor HIV/AIDS.
Colleen Thouez, International Migration Policy Program (IMP), Switzerland
IMP is a United Nations multi-agency program designed to strengthen the
capacity of developing country governments and civil society to address
migration and refugee challenges. As Senior Program Officer, Dr. Thouez's
responsibilities include government training and research on international
migration, project development, capacity building activities, and advising
countries and regional groupings on migration and asylum policy. She received
her Ph.D. in International Law and International Relations from the Fletcher
School of Law and Diplomacy in 1999. She earned an M.A. in International
Relations (1995) and a B.A. in Political Science and Economics (1993)
from McGill University in Canada. A colleague notes that Dr. Thouez has "proven
her abilities at leadership and management through the many challenges
she is called upon to address." Her proposed
project is to investigate the evolution of cooperation between international
organizations and civil society on international migration issues.
Jibrin Ibrahim, International Human Rights Law Group, Nigeria
Dr. Ibrahim serves as Nigeria Programme Director, International Human Rights
Law Group, in Abuja, Nigeria. His responsibilities include facilitating
advocacy and networking among civil society organizations, organizing
training sessions and coordinating international advocacy study tours
for partner civil society organizations. He holds a master's degree and
Ph.D. in Political Studies/African Studies from Institut d'Etudes Politiques
in Bordeaux, France. He was cited for his "profound commitment to
civil society work and his exceptional professional skills," and
for being a "dedicated human rights activist with a remarkable ability
to bring diverse groups and individuals together around a common agenda." His
planned project is "Constitutional Reforms and the Struggle for Civil
and Political Rights in Nigeria."
Lyubov Maksymovych, West Ukrainian Center Women's Perspectives,
Ukraine
As founder and director of the Center, Ms. Maksymovych oversees a staff
of 15 providing women's business support, skills training, crisis prevention
and violence prevention programs. She also serves as the part-time director
of the Incubator Center at State University Lviv Polytechnic, where she
consults with small and mid-size businesses and organizes training programs.
The center has served more than 20,000 clients since it was created in 1997.
She holds an MBA from the Lviv Institute of Management and Wayne State University
in Detroit. She is described by one staff member as, "a leader of the
women's public movement, not only in Western Ukraine, but in the entire
country." She plans to study modern professional women's organizations
to develop and improve the West Ukrainian Center's ability to help local
businesswomen "reach their goals for the good of themselves and society."
Robert Schall, Self-Help Ventures Fund, USA
Mr. Schall is president of Self-Help Ventures Fund, an affiliate of the
Center for Community Self-Help in Durham, North Carolina, the nation's
first private, statewide community development financial institution.
Self-Help Ventures Fund is a $700 million nonprofit loan and investment
fund, providing commercial and affordable mortgage financial services
for community development. He is an advisor to the Center for Sustainable
Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler
School of Business, and holds a master's in regional planning from UNC-Chapel
Hill. Martin Eakes, CEO of Self-Help, describes Mr. Schall as "a
versatile and effective leader" who is dedicated "to
the issues of equity and economic opportunity for disadvantaged people
in our society." He plans to study the latest
private-sector tools as they apply to the practice of community development
lending.
Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah, National Rural Support Programme, Pakistan
The National Rural Support Program is the largest NGO in Pakistan. It works
with poor communities to develop and foster a network of community organizations
that serves as a vehicle for collective citizen action. It operates as
an umbrella group, nurturing thousands of community-based organizations
and networking them with donors, government, the private sector and philanthropic
organizations. Dr. Shah holds an MBBS (medical degree) from the University
of Peshawar. Pakistan's Minister of Women Development describes him as
having "all the qualities of head and heart required for a leader
in public service," and has "a deep understanding
of public policy and the role of civil society. He plans to study international
best practices in civil society development, bringing back to his country "a
legal and fiscal framework for civil society."
Matthew Stilwell, European Office of the Center for International
Environmental Law, Switzerland
Mr. Stillwell is managing attorney of the European Office of CIEL, a nonprofit,
public-interest law firm to civil society, governments and intergovernmental
organizations. He leads efforts to reform economic rules and institutions
to support sustainable development and environmental justice, and has served
as an advisor to numerous international organizations, including World Wildlife
Fund, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth. He holds an LLM (master of law)
from Columbia University and has worked both as an academic, teaching at
the University of Tasmania's Law School, and as a corporate lawyer in Sydney,
Australia. He is cited as having "built new NGO coalitions, strengthened
the voice of marginalized groups at the international level, and developed
new mechanisms for citizens to participate in global policy-making." He
will focus on learning how to strengthen international governance for sustainable
development.
Larry Thompson, Refugees International, USA
Larry Thompson was born in Missouri and is a 1965 graduate of the University
of Oklahoma. He served with the U.S. State Department from 1965 until
1991, working in Mexico, Thailand, Afghanistan, Peru, Guatemala, and ending
his career as Consul General in Thessaloniki, Greece. He joined Refugees
International in 1992 as Director for Advocacy and has led humanitarian
assessment missions to Afghanistan, Colombia, Ethiopia, and many other
countries. He is a frequent contributor to professional journals and newspapers
such as The Washington Post and International Herald Tribune. His interests
include international aid issues and prevention of humanitarian crises.
Larry's Fellowship project will be an examination of the international
response to humanitarian emergencies and the factors governing that response;
and the development of a methodology of identifying the most neglected
global humanitarian emergencies.
