You studied in the United Kingdom. Your network is here.
UKAN brings together alumni of UK institutions based in Côte d’Ivoire: networking, mentoring, leadership, professional opportunities and cooperation between the two countries.
Seven flagship programmes
The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan organises UKAN’s work around seven programmes. Each has a purpose, deliverables and an owner.
UKAN Connect
Bring the community together, build connections and organise alumni gatherings.
- Member database
- Annual Alumni Day
- Skills directory
UKAN Mentoring
Accelerate careers and pass experience between generations.
- 2030 target: 50 mentors
- Mentoring pathways
- Expert–young alumni matching
UKAN Leadership Academy
Develop leadership, management and transferable skills.
- Training sessions
- Certificates
- Thematic workshops
UKAN Business Network
Create economic synergies between members of the network.
- Company directory
- B2B meetings
- Business opportunities
UKAN Opportunities
Share jobs, internships, scholarships and calls for projects.
- Opportunities channel
- Jobs and internships
- Scholarships and calls for projects
UKAN Partnerships
Structure the network’s institutional and private-sector relations.
- Partner mapping
- Agreements
- Joint projects
UKAN Impact
Lead civic action and sustainable development initiatives.
- Annual day of action
- Community projects
- Sustainable development action
President’s Message
I firmly believe in the strength of the collective. Each of us carries a unique journey, but it is together, by sharing our experiences, our networks and our opportunities, that we can have a lasting impact on the development of Côte d’Ivoire and on the future of coming generations.
Antoine KemonseiPresident of UKAN Côte d’Ivoire
The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan
Targets of the 2026–2030 Plan : 150 active members targeted by 2030, 7 flagship programmes, 50 mentors mobilised, 10–15 active partnerships.
- 2026Restart
- 2027Consolidation
- 2028Expansion
- 2029Influence
- 2030Impact and preparation of the next plan
“Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, without having to weigh one’s thoughts or measure one’s words.”
Join the network
Membership is open to anyone who has studied, trained or taken part in a programme in the United Kingdom.