South Africa Washington International Program (SAWIP)
SAWIP was founded in 2007, as an extension of the Washington Ireland Program for Service and Leadership. The individuals that established and developed SAWIP, in South Africa, Washington, DC, Ireland and the United Kingdom, have brought extensive knowledge and experience as well as significant networks to the program. The vision of SAWIP is of a South Africa with strong leaders who have a global perspective, who serve others with humility and integrity and in so doing inspire future generations to do the same. Its mission is to inspire, develop and support a diverse new generation of emerging South African leaders Its MISSION is to inspire, develop and support a diverse new generation of emerging South African leaders within multiple disciplines to:
- Successfully address transformation challenges in our post-conflict society in order to strengthen a sustainable, efficient democracy with active citizens.
- Build trust between members that transcends racial, socio-economic and religious boundaries.
- Commit to ethical, professional service in all spheres of public and private life;
- Gain a deeper understanding of global leadership challenges while developing mutually beneficial relationships with young leaders in the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and across the world; and
- Strengthen and deepen relationships on multiple levels between the United States and South Africa.
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