Giving Women

Why coalitions and collaborations are so important today?
2026-04-23 12:15 - 13:30 (Europe/Zurich) | Zoom
In a world that is increasingly uncertain, unpredictable, and disrupted, business as usual is no longer effective. Progress requires a different approach—one grounded in partnership.
Many are looking for alternative ways to achieve positive change in a resources constrained context. How do we ensure that money and decisions are being directed to the most relevant and pressing needs?
Our speakers will share the benefits, challenges, risks and opportunities of collaborative and pooled funding and support mechanisms.

Join us on 23 April online at 12:15 CET for what promises to be a vibrant discussion with:

Medina Haeri, Co- Founder & Executive Director, Helia Collaborative
Eliane Matti-Proenca, Head of Partnerships, Global Partnerships for Education
Gloriah Soma, Founder & Executive Director, Titi Foundation, South Sudan
Jennifer Wu, Co-founder, Unity4Impact

Moderator: Elianna Sabbag Moquette, Director, If! Foundation

Women Driving Climate Action (Zurich Climate Week)
2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:30
Giving Women is leading a panel conversation at Zurich Climate Week.
Learn more and register on the official Zurich Climate Week site here
Climate change is not gender-neutral. Women are disproportionately affected by its impacts — yet they are also among the most powerful drivers of climate solutions.
Across sectors such as agriculture, water, energy, and biodiversity, women are already building resilience, leading innovation, and shaping sustainable systems. However, their role remains under-recognised and underfunded.
This event by Giving Women brings together key actors across philanthropy, finance, and practice to explore how we can better connect capital with impactful, women-led climate solutions — and accelerate meaningful change.
Why it matters
Despite their central role, only a small fraction of climate finance reaches women-led initiatives.
Unlocking the full potential of women in climate action is not only a matter of equity — it is essential for building scalable, effective, and sustainable solutions.
By shifting the narrative from women as beneficiaries to women as leaders and solution drivers, we can strengthen climate resilience, advance biodiversity, and contribute to more inclusive economic systems.
The panel
The event will feature a dynamic panel discussion bringing together organisations working at the intersection of climate, gender, finance and system change, including Medair, Unearthodox, ShEquity and The Table.
The conversation will explore:

How climate change impacts women on the ground
How women are already driving nature-society or socio-environmental solutions across key sectors
How can we collectively help level the playing field for systemic transformation
What is needed to scale these solutions through innovative financing approaches

The panel will connect real-world insights with strategic perspectives, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for systemic change.
Learn more and register on the official Zurich Climate Week site here

Bridging the first and last mile: enhancing mobility and access to health for women and girls
2026-06-11 18:00 - 21:30 | PwC Offices, Birchstrasse 160, Zurich, 8050, Switzerland
Giving Women, in collaboration with World Bicycle Relief and ROKPA INTERNATIONAL, and Save the Children Switzerland is hosting a panel conversation and interactive experience exploring how mobility poverty remains a root cause of gender inequity in healthcare access.

In many underserved communities, distance can mean the difference between care and hardship. While women are often the primary health managers for their families, geographic isolation and lack of transportation continue to prevent millions from accessing essential and life-saving healthcare services.
This event will explore how practical and scalable solutions — from the Buffalo Bicycle to mobile healthcare clinics — can help bridge the mobility access gap and transform healthcare delivery in remote regions. By connecting on-the-ground experience with philanthropy and systems thinking, we aim to foster collaboration and inspire concrete action toward more inclusive and accessible healthcare solutions.
Atalanti Moquette, Founder – Giving Women
Opening the evening with reflections on the importance of the right to mobility for access to health.
The Panel

Alisha Myers, Executive Director of Impact & Learning – World Bicycle Relief (WBR)
Exploring how purpose-designed bicycles empower community health workers to reach more patients, reduce travel time, and ensure the “last mile” is no longer out of reach.
Zoe Bozzolan-Kenworthy, CEO – ROKPA INTERNATIONAL
Highlighting its mobile clinic model, bringing essential healthcare services directly to remote and underserved communities where access to medical care remains limited.
Adam Cianciara, Head Foundations, Major Donors, Legacies – Save the Children Switzerland
Sharing how bringing healthcare closer to communities through schools, community health workers, and local partnerships can help remove the barriers that prevent women and children from accessing life-saving care.

Moderated by Giving Women’s co-lead for Zurich, Alina Bulugioiu.
