As Ford IFP approaches its research and evaluation phase, and on the occasion of IFP Russia’s program closure, IFP Director Mary Zurbuchen reflects on the historical relevance of the fellowship program in Russia, and its impact on a changing society.

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A believer in the transformative power of  online networks, IFP Alumna Zhang Jing monitors social media trends in her home country of China. Here, Jing provides a fascinating analysis of how China's new media landscape is modernizing local culture and politics.

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Whether they are combatting violence against women, supporting Egyptian children during social and political upheaval, or exploring female identity through the arts, these alumni highlight the possibilities for social justice when we support equity and access in higher ed.

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In the last installment of our series on climate change, we invite you to read an article featuring IFP Alumna Abidah Setyowati and Executive Director Joan Dassin. The piece appeared in Women’s Media Center online at the close of the Durban Conference.  

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Michael C. Canares is a finance expert and professor with a master's in Development Studies from the London School of Economics. In the second article for our series on climate change, he explores the power of a collective voice for people and the environment.

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The second in our series on climate change, this report comes from IFP Fellow Chen "Rochan" Liang who shares the latest from Thailand, where flood waters continue to rise. In his piece, Rochan recognizes the important role now being played by his local IFP Program Officer.

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To begin our feature series on climate change, IFP alumna Elis Anis, leader of the Indonesian Social Justice Network (ISJN), reports on the remarkably successful international climate change conference in Yogyakarta, the first of its kind to be organized solely by IFP alumni.

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IFP recently spoke with Bill Tyson, author and media relations expert, about how scholars can use both traditional and social media to reach a broader audience and increase the social impact of their research. Q & A inside...

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This Spring, the IFP family in Africa celebrated a decade of fellowships during Executive Director Joan Dassin's visit to the continent. Throughout her stay, fellows, alumni and staff from multiple regions gathered to recognize the highly successful ten year project.

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In recent days, the unforgettable euphoria from Tahrir Square in early 2011 has given way to more upheaval. But social movements require persistence. Find out how IFP alumni are using history, art, and film to redefine and restore their nation.

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Human rights advocate and Ford Foundation Representative Dr. Willy Mutunga - pictured above - has been nominated sole candidate for Kenya's new Chief Justice. A remarkable achievement, his pending confirmation is also the subject of fierce debate. IFP Fellow Raphael Obonyo explains why. 

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With a range of advanced environmental degrees, IFP Fellows and Alumni are proving their commitment to a greener world. That commitment sprang into action on April 18th, when IFP Russia joined forces with Russia’s leading multimedia news agency to co-host the first EcoBlogy Forum in Moscow.

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IFP China Fellow Liao Hanbo was in Japan as a visiting scholar at the University of Tokyo when the earthquake and tsunami hit in March 2011. In this compelling article, he compares the disaster response in Japan with that of China immediately following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. 

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We are proud to announce that IFP Executive Director Joan Dassin has been named as the recipient of this year's

Marita Houlihan Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field of International Education.

The award was presented to Dr. Dassin on Wed, June 1st by NAFSA: Association of International Educators at their annual conference, which took place in Vancouver this year. With nearly 10,000 members, NAFSA is the world's largest nonprofit professional association dedicated to international education.

Dr. Dassin is proud to accept this award as recogniition for the outstanding contribution of IFP in providing educational opportunities to thousands of social change leaders from around the world.

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