“ICP's expertise in youth service has stimulated new thinking about building sustainable democracies.  Their advice and counseling for our South Asian field offices has been invaluable." 

--Larry Schwartz, Director, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South Asian Affairs, United States Department of State

"I am writing to convey my very sincere thanks to you for your assistance and input during the development stages of the Project Scotland programme ... I considered our meeting in Washington extremely productive and was really impressed by your commitment and enthusiasm. We continue to be dedicated to developing Project Scotland in order to channel the energy, enthusiasm, and skills of our young people and to improve the lives of many others through the contribution they can make.  I very much appreciate the part you have played in bringing this about."

--Jack McConnell, First Minister of Scotland

“Much has happened since your visit here, and I am sure you would be happy to know that in the announcement of the Council of Higher Education to all campuses in Israel, they mentioned ICP's presentation as one of the main causes to launch the New Israeli national program.”

--Dr. Daphna Golan-Agnon, Director of Internships, Minerva Center for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, Hebrew University, Israel

"This is to convey my thanks for ICP's outstanding efforts in organizing the Talloires Conference and making it a notably successful event.  Your hard working and efficiency made the work of the participants so much more productive."

--Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, President, The Aga Khan University,Pakistan

"We strongly encourage investment in ICP. Susan Stroud's expertise proved invaluable in our efforts to develop a strategy through The Russell Commission that would greatly increase youth civic engagement in our communities here in Britain, and we are confident that she and ICP can do the same in other countries, and at the highest levels."

--Pat Samuel, Head of the Voluntary and Community Sector Team, Public Services Directorate, U.K. Treasury

"ICP's invaluable input into both the World Development Report 2007, entitled 'Development and the Next Generation', as well as into key analytical pieces sponsored by the Children and Youth network of World Bank have stimulated new thinking about policy and programmatic options for investing in this important - and often underserved - constituency.  Your global experience has facilitated the transmission of lessons learned from experience in OECD countries to developing country contexts, and have generated interest both among policymakers and development practitioners alike."

--Linda McGinnis, Lead Economist, Children and Youth Human Development Network, The World Bank

"I am writing to thank you for ICP's contribution, as a member of the Independent Advisory Group, to the work of the Russell Commission. Over the course of the past year, I have found the Advisory Group an invaluable source of insight and guidance.  I am particularly grateful to you for the time and effort you have devoted to helping produce a report which, I hope, will enhance the opportunities for young people to volunteer in the future.

--Ian Russell, CEP of Scottish Power and Chair, Russell Commission, UK

“The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, and the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at the American University in Cairo, would like to express their gratitude for ICP's active participation in the regional consultation on strategic philanthropy, “From Charity to Change: Trends in Arab Philanthropy,” that was held in January 20-21, 2008 in Dubai. Your thoughtful and strategic input led to several recommendations in the working sessions that are captured in the proceedings of the consultation.”

-Dr. Rima Khalaf, CEO, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and Dr. Barbara Ibrahim, Director, John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement, The American University of Cairo

“I would like to take a moment to thank ICP for testifying before the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities at the Hearing entitled “Renewing the Spirit of National and Community Service” held on April 19, 2007. Your testimony before the Committee promoted great dialogue and discussion on this very important issue. As we move forward I hope to continue to exchange ideas in an effort to develop thoughtful and effective policy.”

-- Rep. George Miller, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities

"I am writing to extend my sincere thanks, on behalf of v, for ICP's excellent work in researching and presenting examples of innovation in youth volunteering. Your professional approach to tackling the research brief, and your expertise in motivating and engaging a diverse range of research participants resulted in a fascinating report on the key features of innovation in youth volunteering."

-- Tracey Herald, Head of Policy and Projects, v