Attention Researchers: FIGT Research Panel Opportunity

Scholars To Be Announced Shortly!

The David C. Pollock Scholarship pool this year was extremely competitive as 39 candidates, many of whom are TCKs themselves, submitted applications. The applicants come from 19 different countries, and represent all of the major international sectors; military, missions, diplomatic corps, NGOs, business, immigration and refugees. They have offered contributions in research, the arts, family services, logistics and entrepreneurial opportunities for globally mobile families. The scholarship committee walked a tough road narrowing down the field and we are now inviting recipients to the conference. We look forward to announcing the 2015 David C. Pollock Scholars on January 23rd.

Pollock Scholarship Raffle Prize Sponsorship

Each year, FIGT provides several deserving students with The David C. Pollock Scholarship, which provides highly motivated individuals working or studying in the intercultural field the opportunity to attend the FIGT conference. Many of the recipients "pay it forward" by staying involved with FIGT and participating in future conferences as a presenter, sharing research and findings, spurred on by what they have learned at the conference.

Although you or your organization may not be participating as a sponsor for this year's conference, there is an opportunity to sponsor raffle prizes to support the Scholarship Program. With just a modest investment, you will be recognized in all raffle promotional materials, in the program, and during raffle announcements. It's a great way for you and/or your organization to be supportive of FIGT and of our Scholarship Program and to be publicly recognized as a supporter of FIGT. Last year FIGT raised more than $3000 for the Scholarship by raffling $800 worth of Kindle Fires and iPad Minis.

If you are interested in being a raffle prize sponsor, please contact Emily McDermott at emily_mcdermott@hotmail.com.
 

FIGT Board Members are working diligently with outside vendors to update the FIGT Logo and Website. The new Website will be easier to navigate, have streamlined content, but continue to provide a wealth of information on all things important to the FIGT community. 

By conference time, be sure to check out FIGT's fresh new look! 

The Expatriate Archive Centre (EAC), based in the Netherlands but with a global focus, aims to preserve the life stories of those who have lived temporarily abroad. Their historical collection includes a wide range of writings, diaries, letters, memoirs, photographs, videos, blogs, DVDs and audio recordings about the lives of people far away from home. The main collection now contains more than 130 family archives in nearly 20 different languages.

The EAC is currently focusing on the city in which it is based -- The Hague, the Netherlands -- for a special project. Together with The Municipal Archives of the Hague and the not-for-profit organization ACCESS, the EAC are helping to put together an exhibition provisionally entitled Expat History of The Hague, from 26 October until 14 November 2015 in The Hague City Hall. Have you ever lived in The Hague, or do you know someone who has? If so, don't let your memories gather dust! Your photographs, diary entries, letters or anecdotes describing your impressions of The Hague would be a welcome contribution to the exhibition. The EAC is particularly interested in pieces which are older than 25 years.

Even if you've never lived in The Hague, the EAC preserves stories from all over the world. Where do you keep your mementoes of living abroad? They may be getting damp and fragile in a garage, or dusty and faded in an attic. It's time to take a fresh look at your life story and get in touch with the EAC. You can be reassured that your privacy needs will be respected, that everything will be well cared for in a professional archival environment, and -- once it has been digitalized -- you can request a copy on CD to keep and share with your family. Interested? Contact the EAC by emailing welcome@xpatarchive.com. 

The 2015 FIGT Conference provides an excellent opportunity for your organization to gain face-to-face exposure with conference attendees, network and mix with key decision-makers who have a genuine interest in supporting families in global transition and demonstrate your involvement, commitment and support of our membership.

Considering sponsorship of the upcoming 2015 FIGT Conference? Here's what one sponsor had to say: 
 

It's not too late to join FIGT's team of exceptional sponsors. More information on sponsorship packages here.

Get a glimpse of how Third Culture Kids view their lives, in their own words and images. The highly anticipated anthology "The World's Within" is now available.

To enjoy a sneak preview of this anthology of writings and artwork from kids under the age of 27 who have grown up globally, check out the book trailer: http://youtu.be/5W8XhA67Dlo

Thanks to the generosity of the sponsors, 15 percent of the profits from the sale of "The Worlds Within" will be donated to The FIGT Dave Pollock Scholarship Fund.

Why not buy it as a gift for the professional, parent or TCK in your life, knowing that a portion of the profits support FIGT's scholarship program?

Currently available on Amazon in Kindle format for immediate download, with print copies available to order here.

Find "The Worlds Within" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWorldsWithin