The Western Cape Branch cordially invites you to attend a Fundraiser, in celebration of SAIIA´s 75th Anniversary, with an address by Dr Mamphela Ramphele speaking on: "What Vision for SA's International Relations?"at 5:30 for 6 pm.

Mamphela Ramphele is the Executive Chair of Circle Capital Ventures, a Cape Town-based Black Economic Empowerment Company.

She served as a Managing Director of the World Bank from May 2000 to July 2004. As a member of the Bank´s senior leadership team, she was responsible for managing the institution´s human development activities in the areas of education, health, and social protection. Prior to joining the Bank, Mamphela Ramphele was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, a post she took up in 1996 as the first black woman to hold this position at any South African university. Dr Ramphele qualified as a medical doctor at the University of Natal in 1972, and holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Cape Town, a BCom degree in Administration from the University of South Africa, and diplomas in Tropical Health and Hygiene, and Public Health, from the University of Witwatersrand. She has also received numerous honorary doctorates acknowledging her scholarship, her service to the community, and her leading role in raising development issues and spearheading projects for disadvantaged persons throughout South Africa.

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) celebrated its 75th anniversary on 12 May 2009. The Institute utilised the milestone to launch a strategic fundraising campaign to support Institute goals. These goals are 1)Refurbishing Jan Smuts House (JSH) to accommodate increased research staff; 2)Upgrading the JSH Library to make SAIIA resources available electronically; 3)Creating an African Visiting Fellow Programme; and 4) Establishing the SAIIA Youth Development Programme.

The Western Cape Branch Executive Committee has undertaken to participate in these fundraising efforts. This event will raise funds for the Library, the African Scholars and the Youth Development programmes, as much of the funding to cover the first project (refurbishing Jan Smuts House) has been secured.

Please join us to support of this fundraiser.

A Reception will follow.

Entrance for members is R30, non-members is R50 or R30 on presentation of a current student identity card.

Parking is freely available behind the building after 5pm.

Please RSVP to saiia.admin@telkomsa.net or call Pippa on 021 761 4842 or 083 305 2339