Who We Are The Forum on International Cooperation (FIC) was founded in 2004 as a student organization at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. An outstanding professor inspired the idea behind FIC by constantly challenging his students to adopt greater concern for their world; he urged his students to invest more personally and to engage their peers more completely in efforts to save fellow human beings from the devastation of conflict, hunger, disease and other trauma. The Professor was the Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Dr. Henry Habib.
On July 13 2006 GFIC officially launched its operation in Uganda at a function held at its offices on plot 33A Bukoto Crescent Naguru Hill, a Kampala suburb. The function was presided over by the Ugandan minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Sam. K. Kutesa.
The Inauguration was graced by the attendance of a number of dignitaries ranging from members of the diplomatic community, government and the civil society. This great show of support attests to the timeliness of the activities as contained in the vision of GFIC.
» Back to top What We Do GFIC is concerned with the continued underdevelopment of many parts of the world, particularly Africa. Therefore, our efforts focus on furthering economic, political and social development in Africa by promoting the important concept we refer to as global responsibility, the responsibility to prevent human rights abuses, and to intervene when humanity is at stake, in situations of conflict, hunger and disease. This humanitarian responsibility also includes the need to protect our environment. We must look to alternative energy sources for communities in Africa and elsewhere in the world in an effort to conserve rare natural habitats and preserve natural resources for posterity.
Finally, global responsibility means that we must accept the challenge of developing sustainable income-generating activities for rural communities, of preventing famine and of developing a manufacturing capacity with a population that can afford to purchase those manufactured products.
We aim to achieve these goals by emphasizing responsible leadership and Citizenship among the youth through our leadership development program and other strategies.
» Back to top missionAs global citizens, our mission is to promote global responsibility on the social, economic and political sphere as a strategy for universal development.
» Back to top visionGFIC envisions a network of global citizens who are committed to international cooperation and responsibility. Working together will mutually empower people in the developing and developed world to effectively confront global challenges.
GFIC is driven by a commitment to improving quality of life, especially in less developed countries through principles of responsible leadership and good governance.
We aim to impact lives in a meaningful and sustainable way. To achieve this objective, GFIC is guided by the central values of responsible citizenship, equality and mutual respect.
GFIC will continuously evolve; we will relentlessly promote good governance and accountable leadership, foster individual initiatives and provide opportunities that will encourage global citizens to take action, and assume responsibility for addressing pressing issues.
» Back to top Administrative Set-up GFIC is headed by a streamlined system of administration. With a Patron, Board of Directors and Administrative staff.
Patron
| Dr. Ben Mbonye |
Medical Consultant, Kampala Specialist
Medical Center |
Board of directors
Board chairperson
| Dr. James Ntozi |
Prof. Of Population Studies and Statistics,
Makerere University |
Vice chairperson
| Ms. Oliva Kigongo |
President, Uganda National Chamber of Commerce |
members
| Dr. Sam Nahamya |
PS, Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry |
| Mr.Nobert Mao |
LC V Chairman, Gulu District |
| Mr. Julius Omoding |
Head SME, Barclays Bank |
| Ms. Miriam Wipfler |
Vice Consul General Austrian Consulate |
| Mr. Awel Uwihanganye |
Director General GFIC |
Adnministrative Staff
Director General
(DG)
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Mr. Awel Uwihanganye a graduate of Political science and Sociology from the University of Concordia Montréal, Canada. Awel was Student representative to the University Senate Council at Concordia University (Senator 2005) and Co-Founded the Concordia Volunteer abroad program of which he is the Director of Operations. He supervises, oversees and evaluates staff performance and program implementation on behalf of the Board. The DG works on global mobilization for worldwide involvement of the young people in GFIC programs for human development.
awel@globalfic.org |
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Mr. Yusuf Kiranda
Country Director
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He holds a BA. with Education degree from Makerere University. Before joining GFIC Uganda, Yusuf was working with Uganda National Students Association under the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Uganda Association of University Women on Projects Development,. During his college days, Yusuf gained immense leadership experience having served Makerere University as Guild President under which he participated in a number of university development programs. As country Director, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda is the deputy Administrative head of the office. |
Secreatary to the board
objectivesWe
live in an age that has largely been able to breakdown cultural barriers, prejudice
and discrimination that were common in previous international social relations.
Due to growth in immigration from poorer to wealthier nations, the western world
increasingly recognizes a responsibility to improve economic conditions and promote
democratic governance in LDC's. Leaders in the developing world cannot ignore
with impunity their responsibility to provide a conducive environment for outside
investment and a stable political environment that would allow their citizens
to realize their real potential. As young adults, that is our challenge.
» Back to top GFIC chapters
GFIC National Chapters:
GFIC Uganda
uganda@globalfic.org
GFIC Canada
canada@globalfic.org
University Chapters
Concordia University
ficconcordia@gmail.com
Makerere University
muk@globalfic.org
Makerere University Bussiness School
mubs@globalfic.org
Dalhousie University
dal@globalfic.org
Carleton University
carleton@globalfic.org
University of British Columbia
ubc@globalfic.org
Uganda Christian University Mukono
ucu@globalfic.org
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