ISA-AN’s mission is to extend the legacy of the ISA fellowship by building a supportive and engaged network of alumni. The key objectives of the network are:

1. To support and scale the implementation of sustainable projects by alumni.
2. To foster mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations among alumni and external stakeholders.
3. To provide technical and professional support to current ISA fellows.
4. To raise awareness about sustainability through knowledge sharing, advocacy, and public engagement.

The ISA Alumni Network offers different levels of membership:

Life Members: All fellows who complete the 8-month ISA program become lifelong members of ISA-AN.

Administrative Members: Selected alumni who serve in leadership roles to coordinate activities and manage the network.

Advisors: Members of the SDW team and external experts who provide strategic and operational guidance to the network.

ISA-AN is managed by an elected Administrative Committee, supported by the ISA supervisory team. Key positions include:

• President – Leads the network and sets strategic direction.
• Coordinator – Oversees communication, planning, and daily operations.
• Director of Information – Manages data, reports, social media and communications.
• Director of Partnerships & Networking – Builds relationships with external partners and fosters professional growth.
• Director of Events – Organizes virtual and in-person events for engagement.
• Immediate Past President and Honorary Admin – Provide institutional continuity and advisory support.

Elections for these roles are held annually, and all life members are eligible to participate.

ISA-AN actively engages its members and the broader public through a diverse range of initiatives designed to foster collaboration, build capacity, and promote sustainability.

• Annual Alumni Meeting
  A global virtual gathering held each year that brings together alumni to reflect on progress, share experiences, and shape the future of the network.
• Workshops and Webinars
  Interactive sessions that strengthen alumni skills, promote knowledge exchange, and offer practical tools for implementing sustainability projects. Such workshops include: fundraising, entrepreneurship, resent trends in Sustainable development, story telling, sustainable finance etc.
• Alumni Connect
  A dedicated platform for fostering exchange among different ISA cohorts. Alumni Connect has facilitated cross-border collaboration, supported the co-creation of projects, and led to the formation of two thematic subnetworks which further strengthening alumni engagement and collective impact.
• Public Events and Dialogues
  Events organized by alumni to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and facilitate solution-oriented discussions on global crises. These events also serve as platforms to promote South–South and South–North exchanges, encouraging inclusive, cross-cultural dialogue and the sharing of opportunities across regions.

The ISA Alumni Network (ISA-AN) continues to prove that lasting impact begins with meaningful collaboration. What started as a fellowship has evolved into a global ecosystem for sustainable innovation. With over 70 active members across 40 DAC nations, the network is translating ideas into action and results.

Here’s what ISA-AN has achieved so far: 

Cross-Border Collaboration
Alumni Connect has facilitated four successful international collaboration projects, connecting alumni from India–Nepal, Nigeria–The Gambia, Kenya–Netherlands, and Kenya–DR Congo, with initiatives focused on education, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.

Public Engagement at Scale
In 2024, ISA-AN co-hosted two major public events in partnership with the Alumniportal Deutschland, each attracting over 300 registered participants. These events fostered South–South and South–North exchanges and opened the floor to solution-oriented dialogue on global sustainability challenges.

Academic and Professional Growth
Through the network’s connections, alumni have accessed 5 PhD placements in Germany and multiple Master’s programs, enhancing their ability to lead and implement SDG-aligned initiatives back home.

Scaling Real Impact
ISA-AN alumni have upscaled over 25 projects in their home countries—bringing sustainability solutions to more communities and increasing their reach and effectiveness.

Network Expansion and Subnetworks
The Alumni Connect program has also led to the formation of two active subnetworks, strengthening regional and thematic collaboration across the ISA community.

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To deepen thematic collaboration and amplify impact, ISA-AN has launched two active subnetworks in 2025: the Education Subnetwork and the Nutrition & Agriculture Subnetwork.

These groups bring together alumni with shared passions and expertise to collaboratively address pressing global issues within their fields. Fellows in these subnetworks are currently co-developing international projects aimed at transforming education systems and improving food security through sustainable agriculture and nutrition practices.

Backed by ISA-AN’s global reach and the Alumni Connect framework, these subnetworks serve as incubators for innovation, peer support, and cross-border teamwork. Both groups are now preparing to launch their first international collaboration projects, marking a bold step toward solution-driven action on a global scale.