START-Alumni e.V.
START-Alumni. e.V. (non-profit association) is the network of former scholarship holders of the START-Foundation. Our members are active in various social areas such as social affairs, science, culture, politics and enterpreneurship on a full-time or voluntary basis.
Who we are
We are a non-profit association of young professionals and “doers” who act as mediators between different realities of individuals. Through the multifaceted identities of our members, we represent social diversity.
Connecting. Getting involved. supporting.
durchmischen. einmischen. aufpushen.
#MacherInnenVereinen
Our values
What we stand for
START-Alumni e.V. stands for tolerance and acceptance towards social, cultural, religious and sexual diversity. Through the different identities in the association, diversity is lived, respected and promoted by our members on all social levels. We understand it as our task to strengthen democracy and not to turn a blind eye to social problems. We strictly reject discrimination of any kind. As START-Alumni e.V. we are committed to international understanding and demand a respectful and conscious interaction with people and nature.
Mission
By uniting committed “doers” from different areas of society, we shape the future.
Our vivid values are diversity, respect, courage, democracy and openness. We share our knowledge with each other, enable experiences in different fields and inspire. We create spaces for creativity and development. Together, we visibly move society forward.
connecting.
LARGE DIVERSE NETWORK
We as START-Alumni e.V. want to mix within society. Our goal is to provide contact opportunities and to enable networking both internally and externally through regional and national meetings.
getting involved.
SHAPING OUR SOCIETY
We want to get involved in the socio-political discourse in our professional and voluntary environment and thus stand up for the free democratic basic order. Through projects, debates and commitment, we want to actively keep society involved.
supporting.
MUTUAL PROMOTION
We want to boost the former and current START scholarship holders in different areas of life. The association promotes the personality development of its members; this is made possible through counselling, workshops and seminars.
Our Board
Duy Nguyen
Chief Executive Officer
Recipient 2008 – 2011
START is more than just a scholarship. It is a lifelong, inspiring and growing community that continuously shapes and influences society.
Amani Al-Addous
Chief Coordination Officer
Recipient 2012 – 2015
I am motivated by bringing people together and working together on events and projects with a clear focus on shaping and taking responsibility for the community we want to be part of. With START-Alumni e.V., we can move step by step in this direction.
John Denis Gay
Chief Financial Officer
Recipient 2010 – 2012
I am moved by the energy and inspirational power of the community. We strengthen each other and create new perspectives.
Fernaz Khattab
Member Services
Recipient 2016 – 2019
For many alumni and myself, START was a second home and a place of belonging. This is precisely what motivates me in my work on the board: to actively contribute to giving members back this feeling and the START spirit – whether for a weekend or for a few hours at a get-together.
Matvey Fridman
Public Relations
Recipient 2010 – 2014
START has been an important part of my life for over 15 years, and I am delighted to be working with my fellow board members to strengthen the community in all its facets.
Kim S.
Advisor
Recipient 2011 – 2014
Through my work in the alumni association, I want to make our members’ expertise easily accessible and bring people together. Digital events offer an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences in an uncomplicated way, while also bringing together alumni who would otherwise be unable to meet due to geographical distances. In this way, we strengthen our network and create new connections, regardless of location or time constraints.
Judith Onwuagbaizu
Advisor
Recipient 2012 – 2015
Under the motto “From alumni for current recipients,” I am planning a series of (online) events designed to bring both groups into contact with each other. The alumni will show the youngsters a variety of possible paths in life after school.
How to become a member
Only former scholarship holders of the non-profit START-Foundation can become members of the START-Alumni Association.
- Register with fellows & friends and create an account
- Fill in all the fields. The membership fee is 40€
- Join our group on f&f
- You become a member of the association after an official confirmation via e-mail.