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This page is designed to give students some concrete ideas and tips on how to start an IPPNW student group at their unviersity - how to attract new members, start projects, evaluate them and stay in touch.

Getting started

First of all, it would be advisable to check on this site if your country already has an existing, active student chapter. In this case, it would be best to first contact them to find out what they're doing and how you might be able to join their efforts and bring in your own ideas.

If there is not already an active chapter in your country, don't despair. All it takes is one committed person to serve as a nucleus, a couple of friends who share your ideals, and a little time and effort. You will be amazed to discover how many of your classmates will want to get involved, especially with an organization who is internationally recognized and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient. By providing concrete projects with which they can get involved, you are giving your fellow classmates a chance to expand their horizons and realize their potential to change the world in which we live. The following sections are aimed to give you a framework and suggestions for how to build a core group, recruit and maintain members and develop a chapter statement. We will also suggest possible projects and outline evaluation and feedback protocols to assess the effectiveness of your activities. Remember that this is only a framework and should be guided and amended to best suit your individual environments.