The pages of this publication bring together a collection of powerful testimonials shared by ITCILO Alumni for the launch of the ITCILO Alumni Platform in 2024. Each reflection captures a unique journey, a personal transformation, and a commitment to shaping the world of work.

Their words - diverse, honest, and deeply inspiring, reflect the heartbeat of our community. To honour every voice and the richness of our global network, these stories now stand together in a single publication unveiled for the first time, offering a powerful snapshot of impact across sectors and regions.

The ITCILO has long been associated with high-quality training and innovation in learning. Yet Voices of Impact reveals something deeper and more personal: it highlights the lived experiences behind the learning. These stories show how skills grow into confidence, how connections evolve into collaboration, and how individual journeys contribute to stronger institutions and more inclusive communities. They remind us that real transformation happens through people, their aspirations, their resilience, and their commitment to shaping a better world of work.

Across its pages, alumni share how their ITCILO learning journeys shaped their careers, strengthened their institutions, and empowered them to drive change in labour markets and communities worldwide. Their reflections reveal a community connected not only by shared training experiences, but by a shared commitment to advancing social justice, strengthening decent work, and fostering inclusive development in every corner of the globe.

These submissions span continents and professions, reflecting the extraordinary diversity of the ITCILO Alumni Network. Together, they paint a powerful mosaic of transformation, solidarity, and lifelong connection, showcasing how individual stories, when brought together, create a collective force for change. Each voice adds depth, perspective, and meaning to a global movement that continues to grow in reach and impact.

The publication highlights how ITCILO training has translated into real impact on the ground. Alumni demonstrate how knowledge gained through the Centre has strengthened institutions, informed policies, and improved working lives. Their stories show learning put into practice, skills driving innovation, insights shaping decisions, and new perspectives enabling meaningful change. Together, they illustrate how ITCILO training empowers individuals and organisations to act with purpose and create lasting impact.

When these testimonials were first submitted, the ITCILO Alumni Platform had only just been launched, opening a new chapter of connection and collaboration. Many alumni expressed their enthusiasm to reconnect with peers, exchange ideas, and remain engaged in a global community committed to advancing decent work. Their reflections capture a renewed sense of belonging and purpose, an eagerness not only to stay connected, but to actively contribute to a vibrant network that continues to grow in reach and impact.

The testimonies in Voices of Impact reveal the breadth of fields influenced by ITCILO Alumni; gender equality, OSH, policy design, labour migration, social protection, digital learning, climate transitions, procurement, education, and more.

Every page is a reminder that learning at the ITCILO does not end with the course. It continues through action, collaboration, and long-term commitment to decent work and social justice.