What about safety and security?
These issues vary from country to country. For example, some countries have higher levels of crime than others. Fellows are advised to remain alert, to behave responsibly, and to be cautious about their activities.
PiAf’s Programs Committee vets each host organization and fellowship post and PiAf staff have regular check-ins with the staff in each office. Fellows are briefed at the mandatory pre-departure orientation on health, safety, and security, including preparation for emergencies and the importance of keeping abreast of local and regional news. All Fellows must comply with PiAf’s travel policies and restrictions and notify PiAf of any travel they do, in addition to any health, safety, or security issues they experience.
Along with medical insurance, PiAf provides medical evacuation coverage and security evacuation coverage to all Fellows when fellowships are onsite.
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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.
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