Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08ASHGABAT177
2008-02-05 10:03:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Ashgabat
Cable title:
TURKMENISTAN: "ALUMNI OPPORTUNITIES" NETWORKING EVENT
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UNCLAS ASHGABAT 000177
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN, SCA/PPD, EUR/ACE, DRL
AID/W FOR EE/EA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL EAID KPAO KDEM SOCI TX
SUBJECT: TURKMENISTAN: "ALUMNI OPPORTUNITIES" NETWORKING EVENT
PROMOTES CIVIL SOCIETY
UNCLAS ASHGABAT 000177
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN, SCA/PPD, EUR/ACE, DRL
AID/W FOR EE/EA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL EAID KPAO KDEM SOCI TX
SUBJECT: TURKMENISTAN: "ALUMNI OPPORTUNITIES" NETWORKING EVENT
PROMOTES CIVIL SOCIETY
1. (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet.
2. (U) Nearly 60 alumni from throughout Turkmenistan and
representing nearly all U.S.-sponsored educational and professional
exchange programs, including Future Leaders Exchange program (FLEX),
UGRAD, Muskie, AUCA, and others, gathered at the Ak Altyn Hotel in
Ashgabat for a five-hour alumni networking event on January 27.
More than half the participants came from FLEX and were 18-20 years
old. During the first half of the event, the vibrant and energetic
alumni discussed their experiences working on different community
projects, including organizing English-language summer camps,
community clean-up projects, or computer classes for the blind.
3. (U) During the second half of the evening, the alumni
brainstormed new ideas for 2008 projects, especially for a future
alumni reunion. They divided into four small working groups, each
with a designated table leader. They discussed the time, place, and
theme of a future reunion. Each table presented its ideas to the
group as a whole, who then offered comments. At the end of the
evening, a vote was taken on the best themes and ideas.
4. (SBU) COMMENT: Alumni Opportunities 2008 was more than a
successful networking and planning event. It was also a good
exercise in civil society. Alumni took part in an important "town
hall" meeting, which helped them form a connection with other
participants, participate in a collaborative decision-making
process, and highlight community service. Given the unique social
and political pressures of Turkmenistan where there are few
opportunities for academic, professional, or civic development, Post
regularly reaches out to alumni to reinforce this network and to
ensure that the skills, knowledge, and confidence they gained while
in the United States are put to use to serve their communities.
Post plans on to fund future alumni events. END COMMENT.
HOAGLAND
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN, SCA/PPD, EUR/ACE, DRL
AID/W FOR EE/EA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL EAID KPAO KDEM SOCI TX
SUBJECT: TURKMENISTAN: "ALUMNI OPPORTUNITIES" NETWORKING EVENT
PROMOTES CIVIL SOCIETY
1. (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet.
2. (U) Nearly 60 alumni from throughout Turkmenistan and
representing nearly all U.S.-sponsored educational and professional
exchange programs, including Future Leaders Exchange program (FLEX),
UGRAD, Muskie, AUCA, and others, gathered at the Ak Altyn Hotel in
Ashgabat for a five-hour alumni networking event on January 27.
More than half the participants came from FLEX and were 18-20 years
old. During the first half of the event, the vibrant and energetic
alumni discussed their experiences working on different community
projects, including organizing English-language summer camps,
community clean-up projects, or computer classes for the blind.
3. (U) During the second half of the evening, the alumni
brainstormed new ideas for 2008 projects, especially for a future
alumni reunion. They divided into four small working groups, each
with a designated table leader. They discussed the time, place, and
theme of a future reunion. Each table presented its ideas to the
group as a whole, who then offered comments. At the end of the
evening, a vote was taken on the best themes and ideas.
4. (SBU) COMMENT: Alumni Opportunities 2008 was more than a
successful networking and planning event. It was also a good
exercise in civil society. Alumni took part in an important "town
hall" meeting, which helped them form a connection with other
participants, participate in a collaborative decision-making
process, and highlight community service. Given the unique social
and political pressures of Turkmenistan where there are few
opportunities for academic, professional, or civic development, Post
regularly reaches out to alumni to reinforce this network and to
ensure that the skills, knowledge, and confidence they gained while
in the United States are put to use to serve their communities.
Post plans on to fund future alumni events. END COMMENT.
HOAGLAND