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SUMMARY:From Capacity to Capital - Fuelling women’s financial inclusion in emerging markets
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to join the Giving Women Zurich Chapter and our host partner\, responsAbility\, for an evening of insight and inspiration on how financial and non-financial support can empower women to build more resilient futures in emerging markets. \nTrue financial inclusion is about more than access to capital: it’s about creating the conditions for women to grow their capabilities\, strengthen their livelihoods\, and lead change in their communities. This discussion will explore how mentoring\, capacity building\, investment\, and climate-conscious initiatives work together to drive lasting empowerment. \nBringing perspectives from grassroots action to global investment\, our panel brings together leaders who are advancing women’s empowerment\, financial inclusion\, and climate resilience in complementary ways. \nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nMartin Heimes – Head of Private Debt at responsAbility\nAmanda Turner Ege – Executive Director at elea Foundation\nRebecca Berlinger – Co-funder & COO at The Rocket Foundation \nNejira Nalic McCarrick – Financial Inclusion Expert and Project Circle Coordinator at Giving Women\n\nModerator: Nadir Franca\, Co-Lead of the Giving Women Zurich Chapter. \n\n\nJoin us for an engaging evening of conversation\, connection\, and concrete action\, followed by an apéro generously hosted by responsAbility.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/from-capacity-to-capital-fuelling-womens-financial-inclusion-in-emerging-markets/
LOCATION:responsAbility Investment AG\, Zollstrasse 17\, Zurich\, 8005\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251124T100000
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SUMMARY:Year-end sale
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to welcoming many of you to our popular traditional End of Year Sale at the residence of Atalanti Moquette. \nMore details to follow soon.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/year-end-sale/
LOCATION:Atalanti Moquette’s Residence\, Chemin de Grange-Canal 34\, Chene-Bougeries\, Geneva\, 1224\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251113T210000
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SUMMARY:An evening with Lucy Chepchumba of Good Kenyan Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special dinner hosted by Atalanti Moquette\, featuring Lucy Chepchumba of the Good Kenyan Foundation. \nGiving Women supported Good Kenyan last year\, and this evening offers a rare opportunity to hear their story firsthand. Lucy\, the Foundation’s director and founder\, will share the inspiring journey behind Good Kenyan and the creation of the Regina Yego Girls Center in rural Kenya — a vision made possible with the technical and advisory support of our Project Circle. \nThis is a members-only gathering\, but we warmly encourage members to bring a friend. If you are considering becoming a member and would like to attend\, please email kathleen.holmlund@givingwomen.ch
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/an-evening-with-lucy-chepchumba-of-good-kenyan-foundation/
LOCATION:Atalanti Moquette’s Residence\, Chemin de Grange-Canal 34\, Chene-Bougeries\, Geneva\, 1224\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251104T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
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SUMMARY:From growing pains to growing gains - Part 1 - Setting the scene
DESCRIPTION:About the workshop series\nNavigating growth and transitions so your organisation can thrive through change – In this time of great upheaval and uncertainty in the development and humanitarian sectors\, we are all reflecting on the changes needed within our organisations to meet these challenges. Giving Women invites you to a six-part workshop series designed to help organisations navigate growth and transition\, enabling them to thrive amidst change and theses challenging times.\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 of 6 – “Theory of Change” \nIn this opening session\, we will explore why and how we invest in organisational transformation\, setting the stage for a journey of growth and strategic clarity. Drawing on Giving Women’s commitment to capacity building and my experience in guiding organisations through change\, we will reflect on what it takes for an organisation and its people to flourish with purpose and resilience.\n\n\n\n\nTicket options & details\n\nMembers: Free\nNot yet a member? You can purchase tickets for a single workshop or the full series.\n\nIndividual session ticket: You will receive the recording and supporting materials for that session.Series ticket: You will receive the recordings and supporting materials for all six workshops. \n  \nAbout the speaker\n\nWith over 25 years of experience in capacity development\, Adriana Craciun led European and global initiatives to support civil society organisations. She leads the Organisational Strengthening and Effectiveness work at the Oak Foundation\, promoting organisational development and good grant-making practices globally. She is an executive coach\, with the ability to support teams and individuals in achieving their full potential. Passionate about civil society\, she is deeply committed to empowering leaders\, fostering sustainable development\, build better workplaces and a better world.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/from-growing-pains-to-growing-gains-part-1-setting-the-scene/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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LOCATION:https://givingwomen.org/event/from-growing-pains-to-growing-gains-part-1-setting-the-scene/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251030T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T181818Z
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SUMMARY:Gender Based Violence -  prevention\, identification & healing
DESCRIPTION:Gender-based violence affects everyone.  However\, in underserved communities\, where it is often normalised women and girls often lack safe spaces to speak out\, find support\, and begin to heal. How can we work together to combat GBV? \nJoin Giving Women\, on Thursday 30 October\, online at 12:15\, for an important conversation on “Gender Based Violence: Prevention\, Identification\, Healing.” Our panel will feature speakers with lived experience\, practitioners who work with survivors on the ground\, and will be moderated  by a representative of an organisation that provides funding for these programmes. \nOur moderator will be Julie Broome\, Director of Issues Affecting Women at Oak Foundation. She will be joined by: \n\nAlessandra Guedes – Gender and Development Research Manager @ UNICEF Innocenti\nDaniela Valdivia – President at Huellas & Futuro NGO\nJane Anyango – Founder of Polycom Girls in Nairobi\, Kenya\nTrizah Gawka – Program Manager at Be That Girl\nQueentah Wambulwa – CEO at Girls For Africa Mental Health Foundation\n\n\nAccess to materials\nRecordings and all workshop resources are shared after the event with members\, active projects\, and ticket holders.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gender-based-violence-prevention-identification-healing/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84255526926
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T210000
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SUMMARY:Apero Dialogue - Zurich
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to our 29 October Apéro\, where we will welcome Good Kenyan Foundation  to Zurich. \nGiving Women supported Good Kenyan last year\, and now we have the chance to hear their story firsthand. Lucy Chepchumba the director and founder\, recounts the Foundation’s journey and the creation of the Regina Yego Girls Center in rural Kenya – a dream made possible with the technical and advisory support of Giving Women Project Circle. \nJoin us to meet Lucy Chepchumba from Good Kenyan and other Giving Women members\, hear inspiring stories about local women-led solutions\, and connect over a light apéro.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/apero-dialogue-zurich/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20251003T080945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T002032Z
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SUMMARY:Informal Apero - Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal Apéro at the Giving Women offices — a relaxed moment to connect\, meet our community\, and discover the inspiring work taking place across Giving Women. With more than two hundred members and over one hundred supported projects across five continents\, these gatherings offer a warm introduction to who we are and what we do. \nWhether you are already a member or curious to learn more\, this is your chance to meet the women behind our work\, hear stories from our projects\, and experience the spirit of Giving Women firsthand. \nCome enjoy a light Apéro\, meaningful conversations\, and the shared energy of a group committed to improving the lives of women and girls.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/informal-apero/
LOCATION:Giving Women Office\, Rue du Mont-Blanc 4\, Geneva\, 1201\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
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SUMMARY:Membership kick-off
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Membership Kick-off –  a welcome session designed to help new Giving Women members get started on their journey. \nDuring this informal one-hour meeting\, you will learn how Giving Women works\, explore the different ways you can get involved\, and connect with other new members. Our Managing Director\, Kathleen\, together with a member of our Executive Committee\, will guide the session and answer any questions you may have. No preparation is needed — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. \nWe look forward to getting to know you and supporting you as you begin your Giving Women journey. \n*If you are not yet a member but would like to attend to learn more about Giving Women\, please email us.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/new-member-kick-off/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20250831T190058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T181935Z
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SUMMARY:Ending gender-based violence - the power of partnership across borders
DESCRIPTION:Three women. Three perspectives. One shared mission: to transform systems and behaviour through female empowerment. \nThis conversation brings together voices from Giving Women\, Ashoka\, and Huellas y Futuro. Working across continents and contexts\, from grassroots to strategy –  to explore how we build community\, shift power\, and support women-led change around the world. \n\nDaniela Valdivia from Huellas y Futuro\, will share her work addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and how her  women’s empowerment work has made a tangible impact in Bolivia.\nCharlie Page from Giving Women and founder of Power4Teens\, will spotlight her work on girl empowerment. Through her work with Giving Women\, she will amplify the powerful Kenyan female voices.\nPerrine de le Court\, from Ashoka\, will share how her work supporting social entrepreneurs across the world has shown that when women are equipped with the confidence\, tools\, and networks to lead change they don’t just transform their own lives\, they transform entire ecosystems.\n\nThis is more than a conversation. It is an invitation to pause\, reflect\, and ask: what does it mean to be empowered\, how would female empowerment reduce GBV and what role can you play in this collective transformation? \nAccess to recording:\nThe recording will be shared after the event on Giving Women’s Youtube channel
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/female-empowerment-the-power-of-partnership-across-borders-to-end-gender-based-violence/
LOCATION:Medair\, Schoffelgasse 7\, Zurich\, 8001\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20250831T190058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T182030Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Beyond the Binary: Transforming Work Through Gender Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive 1.5-hour workshop that invites you to rethink how gender influences the way we work\, lead\, and show up in the world. Through powerful storytelling and real-life narratives\, we will examine how gender shapes experiences in banking halls\, boardrooms\, and community spaces. Together\, we will challenge assumptions\, surface hidden biases\, and explore new ways of leading with empathy\, equity\, and courage. This is more than a session on gender — it is an opportunity to reimagine leadership that is inclusive\, transformative\, and grounded in lived realities. \nAbout our speaker\nDr. Suchi Gaur is a feminist leader\, strategist\, and advocate for gender justice\, youth leadership\, and social impact. She is the Founder of Mission Hummingbirds\, supporting intergenerational women founders and creators around the world\, and serves as Senior Director of Strategy and Operations at World YWCA\, where she drives global programming and advocacy across 65+ countries. \nWith a Ph.D. in Communication and over 18 years of experience\, Dr. Gaur is widely recognised for her work in decolonial feminist frameworks\, intergenerational leadership\, and intersectional justice. She has led pioneering initiatives in SRHR\, GBV\, peace and security\, and feminist storytelling and research — working from grassroots to global levels to influence policy and practice. A strong advocate for ethical storytelling and hope-based communication\, she mentors young leaders and speaks internationally on building a more just and equitable world. \nAccess to materials\nRecordings and all workshop resources are shared after the event with members\, active projects\, and ticket holders.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/workshop-beyond-the-binary-transforming-work-through-gender-stories/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250707T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20250831T190058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T003109Z
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SUMMARY:Informal Apero - Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal Apéro at the Giving Women offices – a relaxed moment to connect\, meet our community\, and discover the inspiring work taking place across Giving Women. With more than two hundred members and over one hundred supported projects across five continents\, these gatherings offer a warm introduction to who we are and what we do. \nWhether you are already a member or curious to learn more\, this is your chance to meet the women behind our work\, hear stories from our projects\, and experience the spirit of Giving Women firsthand. \nCome enjoy a light Apéro\, meaningful conversations\, and the shared energy of a group committed to improving the lives of women and girls.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-informal-apero-geneva/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250611T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250611T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20250831T190058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T003655Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Women Informal Apero - Zurich
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal Apéro at the Giving Women offices – a relaxed moment to connect\, meet our community\, and discover the inspiring work taking place across Giving Women. With more than two hundred members and over one hundred supported projects across five continents\, these gatherings offer a warm introduction to who we are and what we do. \nWhether you are already a member or curious to learn more\, this is your chance to meet the women behind our work\, hear stories from our projects\, and experience the spirit of Giving Women firsthand. \nCome enjoy a light Apéro\, meaningful conversations\, and the shared energy of a group committed to improving the lives of women and girls.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-informal-apero-in-zurich/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20250831T190058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T182119Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Women Annual General Assembly (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:The Giving Women General Assembly is a special moment for all members to come together\, hear updates on our work\, and share your input as we shape our plans for 2025–2026. \nWe warmly hope you can join us in person at Atalanti’s home. \nFor those unable to attend on-site\, the administrative portion of the Assembly will also be accessible via Zoom from 18:00. \nAfter the formal session\, we will continue the evening with a buffet dinner\, live music\, and a little dancing. Partners are welcome to join from 19:30.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-annual-general-assembly-members-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T182138Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring social enterprise models for non-profit leaders
DESCRIPTION:As funding cuts take hold\, non-profit leaders are taking a closer look at entrepreneurial models and income-generating strategies to fund their mission. But how can non-profit leaders identify potential sources of revenue and start generating income? What do impact investors and corporates look for in investment opportunities\, and how can you frame your organisation’s work to align with their objectives? Join this workshop to learn about social enterprise business models and assess your non-profit’s readiness to tap into sources of funding beyond grants. \nOur speaker \nFor the past decade and a half\, Katherine Milligan has coached and advised leading social entrepreneurs in various roles: as the Director of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship\, as an impact investing executive\, and as a board member. Named  a “Top 100 Women in Social Entrepreneurship” by the Euclid Network\, Katherine co-authored the #1 article in Stanford Social Innovation Review in 2022 and 2024 and teaches graduate-level courses on social innovation and entrepreneurship. She is a Senior Fellow at the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth College and an elea Fellow at IMD Business School in Switzerland. \nAccess to materials\nRecordings and all workshop resources are shared after the event with members\, active projects\, and ticket holders.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-exploring-social-enterprise-models-for-non-profit-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250509T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20250831T190101Z
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SUMMARY:Membership kick-off
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Membership Kick-off –  a welcome session designed to help new Giving Women members get started on their journey. \nDuring this informal one-hour meeting\, you will learn how Giving Women works\, explore the different ways you can get involved\, and connect with other new members. Our Managing Director\, Kathleen\, together with a member of our Executive Committee\, will guide the session and answer any questions you may have. No preparation is needed – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. \nWe look forward to getting to know you and supporting you as you begin your Giving Women journey. \n*If you are not yet a member but would like to attend to learn more about Giving Women\, please email us.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/new-member-onboarding-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20250831T190101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T150839Z
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SUMMARY:Apéro Dialogue - Zurich
DESCRIPTION:Apéro Dialogue with Alexandra Machad\,  Founder & CEO\, Girl MOVE Academy | Ashoka Fellow\nJoin us for our next Apéro Dialogue\, part of our series exploring the most pressing challenges faced by women and girls in underserved communities. \nAbout Girl MOVE AcademyGirl MOVE is a Portuguese NGO working to break cycles of poverty and gender inequality through education and transformative leadership. With a bold and innovative model\, the organisation blends academic excellence with grassroots knowledge to empower a new generation of young female leaders — the Girl Movers — who are already driving meaningful change in Mozambique and beyond. \nAbout our speaker \nAlexandra Machado is a social entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Girl MOVE Academy\, Ashoka Fellow\, and partner of the Be That Girl Foundation. \nUnder Alexandra Machado’s leadership\, Girl MOVE Academy received international recognition\, including the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education\, for its pioneering approach to leadership and community transformation. \nAlongside this conversation\, we will briefly introduce Giving Women’s work and warmly welcome those interested in becoming part of our community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now to join us for an inspiring dialogue and light apéro.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/presentation-apero-in-zurich/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250414T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250414T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20250831T190101Z
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SUMMARY:Project Discovery Evening - members only
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Project Discovery Evening\, one of the most meaningful moments in the Giving Women calendar. This is when we introduce the new grassroots organisations selected for the 2025 intake — and when members can sign up for the Project Circle that inspires them most. \nWhat to expect \n\n\nPresentations from our newly selected projects \n\n\nA clear understanding of how each Project Circle works and the type of support they need \n\n\nThe opportunity to choose the project where you would like to contribute your time\, skills\, and expertise \n\n\nWhat to expect \nWe warmly encourage members to attend in person at Atalanti’s home. For those unable to join physically\, the event will be streamed via Zoom (access details provided upon registration). \nMembers located in Zürich will receive further information about a local in-person gathering. \nWhy it Matters \nProject Circles are at the heart of what we do. This evening is your moment to listen to inspiring Project owners\, understand their vision and challenges\, and step into the role of an Action Philanthropist as a Project Circle member. \nNot yet a member? \nIf you are not a Giving Women member and wish to attend\, please contact us.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-2025-project-evening-members-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T100555
CREATED:20250831T190101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T171731Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Conversation: US Foreign Aid Freeze: Where Do We Go From Here? Part 2 - Livelihoods
DESCRIPTION:Following our recent panel on the impact and opportunities arising from the recent funding cuts\, including the shutdown of USAID and global reductions in development aid\, Giving Women has organized a second panel focusing on the effects on the livelihoods of women in the most underserved communities. As we come to terms with the realities of these cuts\, we aim to explore how we can shift dependency away from foreign aid and work towards a world where solutions are found within communities and countries themselves.\nThrough this panel\, we will examine the implications of these cuts on livelihood creation and discuss what measures are in place and need to be implemented to mitigate the impact and ensure strong\, positive outcomes. We will hear firsthand accounts from those on the front lines of this crisis and explore principles and approaches that could be leveraged to respond swiftly and build greater resilience into our systems. \nThe panel will be moderated by our member and Director\, Bitesize Capital\, Khani Bonnet. Our esteemed panelists will be: \nPrapti Bhasin\, Chief Operating Officer\, Aavishkaar Center\, India.\nDanny Gotto\, Founder & Director\, of I4Dev\, Uganda\nMary Ellen Iskenderian\, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking\nPauline Koelbl\, Founder & Managing Partner at ShEquity\nYasmina Zaidan\,  Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at Acumen
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/panel-conversation-us-foreign-aid-freeze-where-do-we-go-from-here-part-2-livelihoods/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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SUMMARY:Collective huddle to make sense\, build solidarity and hope for the future of the international development industry
DESCRIPTION:Dire pronouncements abound: international development is “crumbling\,” “unraveling\,” and facing “systemic shocks.” \nBut what is happening\, really? And how can we make sense of it all\, together? How can we build solidarity and support each other through this critical transition. Join peers in the global Giving Women community for a 90-minute interactive session to see and be seen\, support and be supported\, and explore provocative questions such as:   \nWhat are you seeing around you? What is most disorienting? What emotions are you struggling to process? \nWhat are we willingly let go of from the old system? What do we need to protect and concerve? \nAre there any inspirational actions\, approaches or principles that can help guide our response to the crisis? \nWhat can we each contribute to the imagining a new or emerging system? \nThe collective huddle will be facilitated by: \nKatherine Milligan\, University Lecturer and Advisor in Social Innovation & Impact\nElianna Sabbag Moquette\, Director at if Foundation
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/collective-huddle-to-make-sense-build-solidarity-and-hope-for-the-future-of-the-international-development-industry/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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SUMMARY:Practical Strategic Planning To Achieve Your Organisation's Goals
DESCRIPTION:Register belowBuilding an organisation\, raising funding and delivering impactful results for stakeholders is hugely challenging\, and the idea of building and maintaining a strategic plan can seem like yet more work for funders that takes time away from the important work of getting things done. Yet strategic planning is perhaps the most important work you can do to ensure your organisation achieves its goals as effectively as possible. \nThis workshop will help you understand the role of strategic planning\, and why it’s needed. It will explore who strategic planning is for\, how you go about building a strategic plan for your organisation\, and who should be involved. You will learn how your strategic plan can be linked with your day-to-day work\, and how to adapt your work or your plan in response to changing circumstances. \n  \nThings to think about before the workshop \nDo you have a clear statement of the purpose of your organisation that describes why you are doing your work\, not how you are doing your work?\nCan you identify the three to five key objectives for your organisation over the next 12 months that will mean it is more effectively delivering on its purpose?\nCan you identify three key factors affecting your work that you can directly control?\nCan you identify three key factors affecting your work that you cannot control?\n  \nOur facilitator \n  \nNiall Murphy is a technology entrepreneur and investor. He started his career in the early 1990s and has built and sold several successful and pioneering technology-based businesses in southern Africa\, Europe and the United States\, working with venture and private equity investors. The World Economic Forum named him a Global Innovator. Niall is founder & managing partner of Morphosis\, a climate adaptation solution investor. He has a number of non-executive director and strategic advisory roles. He holds a BSc in Computer Science. A passionate mountaineer\, Niall lives near Geneva and is married with three children.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-practical-strategic-planning-to-achieve-your-organisations-goals/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Giving Women Presentation and Afterwork Drinks in Zurich
DESCRIPTION:This Event is already practically full\n(we have released some additional tickets but we will be quite cosy if all come)\nBridging Philanthropy & Impact Investing for Women’s Economic Empowerment  \nHow can we move beyond traditional aid and catalyze sustainable\, long-term solutions for women and girls in emerging markets and underserved communities? As humanitarian crises grow\, it is more urgent than ever to shift from dependency on aid to market-based solutions that drive real economic empowerment and systemic change.  \nJoin Giving Women for an inspiring event on how philanthropy and impact investing can work together to build lasting change. Featuring ShEquity\, a gender-lens investment firm dedicated to closing the gender funding gap\, we will explore how blended finance can de-risk investments\, create self-sustaining economic opportunities and drive systemic change. \nExpect insights from ShEquity’s founder\, impact investor\, and female entrepreneur\, Pauline Koelbl\, showcasing how strategic funding models can transform communities and empower women as leaders in Africa’s green economy.  \nOur Managing Director\, Kathleen Holmlund\, will also be attending along with some members of the Giving Women Executive Committee.  \n \nPauline Koelbl is the Founder and Managing Partner of ShEquity\, a gender-smart investment firm dedicated to closing the gender funding gap in Africa and driving systemic change. With over two decades of experience in international affairs\, venture philanthropy\, ecosystem building and gender-lens investing\, Pauline is a recognized leader in fostering innovation and economically empowering women entrepreneurs across the continent. Pauline’s passion for inclusive growth and sustainable development is at the core of her work\, making her a driving force behind initiatives that aim to transform African economies. Having lived\, studied\, and worked across three continents (Africa\, Europe and North America)\, Pauline is strategically well positioned to serve as a bridge between the global south and the global north.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-presentation-afterwork-drinks-in-zurich/
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SUMMARY:Giving Women Informal Apero - Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nSpring will hopefully be springing by 24 March. \nWe have seen our community steadily grow to over two hundred members\, and beyond\, with partners and projects globally. To date\, we have worked with over 85 projects on 5 continents. Each year we recognise the value that our community brings to projects working to improve the lives of women and girls. \nSo come and get to know other Giving Women members and the exciting work they are all doing\, and be inspired over a light Apero at our offices.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-informal-apero-geneva-2/
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SUMMARY:Annual Project Circle Celebration & Learning Evening (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Project Circle Celebration & Learning Evening! \nThis special event is a highlight of the Giving Women calendar\, where we come together to celebrate the successes of our Project Circles and share insights to strengthen our collective impact. \nWhether you are an active Project Circle member or a Giving Women member curious to learn more\, this evening offers a behind-the-scenes look at our work and a chance to connect with other Giving Women members. \nThe event will be hosted in Geneva by our founder Atalanti Moquette at her home. We will also be live on Zoom for those who are not able to attend in person and will facilitate the evening accordingly so that all attendees can have an enriching experience. \n 
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/annual-project-circle-celebration-learning-evening-members-only/
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SUMMARY:US Foreign Aid Freeze: Where Do We Go From Here? Part 2 - Livelihoods
DESCRIPTION: Learn About the Impact on International and Grassroots Organisations and Those They Serve.\n  \n“Since taking office less than a month ago\, President Donald Trump’s executive orders have put numerous rights at risk in the US and around the world. \nThe Trump administration’s cuts to crucial funding and attacks on a variety of institutions are pausing lifesaving work and putting millions of people in harm’s way. ” \n– Human Rights’ Watch\, LinkedIn  \nGiving Women is organizing a panel of speakers to discuss the implications of the USAID shutdown on the global public health sector. The goal is to understand the grave impact on underserved communities and the supply chains they have grown to depend on. We will also learn about the effect on community-based organisations (CBOs)\, and NGOs and aim to agree on some principle for rapid response and gradual system change.  \nWe will focus on the public health\, as the consequences are life threatening. With the shutdown\, HIV patients are unable to access their antiretroviral medications\, infants are missing vaccinations\, essential food supplements for undernourished are unavailable\, and clinics have been forced to close or are being sustained by volunteers unwilling to abandon those in need. \nThrough this panel we will understand the implications of the USAID freeze on the global public health sector. We will hear the stories of people on the front line of this crisis and we will explore what principles and approaches that could be leveraged to respond quickly and build more resilience into system. \nThe panel will be moderated by Elianna Sabbag Moquette\, Director of if Foundation and member of the Giving Women Executive Committee. Our panelists will be: \nHeba Aly: Facilitator of the dialogue series ‘Donors in a Post-Aid World’\, ODI Global\nMercy Anapoorani: Founder\, Blossom Trust\nNidhi Bouri: Crisis response and global health executive\, previously Deputy Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID.\nFelix Brooks-Church: Co-Founder & CEO of Sanku\nPhylis Kurlander Costanza:  Former Global Head of Social Impact and CEO UBS Optimus Foundation\n \nMojgan Sami: Global Health Advisor for the Public Health Department at CSU Fullerton\n 
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/panel-conversation-us-foreign-aid-freeze-where-do-we-go-from-here-part-2-livelihoods-2/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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SUMMARY:From posts to influence: how to create impactful social media content and build trust
DESCRIPTION:Register belowThis workshop will delve into the strategies for creating impactful organic content on social media\, with examples of best practices that drive engagement and visibility. Participants will learn how to establish themselves as trusted thought-leaders\, using LinkedIn as a platform to build awareness and generate interest in their organizations.  \n  \nOur facilitator\nTamara Jacobs \nThe Creative Strategist on Content Strategy and Thought Leadership \nTamara Jacobs enjoys helping businesses find their voice through content. She’s had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of organizations\, from small startups to larger entities like Reuters and The Economist. Currently\, she’s working with LinkedIn partners\, supporting them in using the platform to connect with their audiences. Outside of work\, Tamara is passionate about the non-profit sector and has found enormous fulfillment being a part of the Giving Women community the last few years.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-from-posts-to-influence-how-to-create-impactful-social-media-content-and-build-trust/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:US Foreign Aid Freeze: Where Do We Go From Here? Part 2 - Livelihoods
DESCRIPTION:Following our recent panel on the impact and opportunities arising from the recent funding cuts\, including the shutdown of USAID and global reductions in development aid\, Giving Women has organized a second panel focusing on the effects on the livelihoods of women in the most underserved communities. As we come to terms with the realities of these cuts\, we aim to explore how we can shift dependency away from foreign aid and work towards a world where solutions are found within communities and countries themselves. \nThrough this panel\, we will examine the implications of these cuts on livelihood creation and discuss what measures are in place and need to be implemented to mitigate the impact and ensure strong\, positive outcomes. We will hear firsthand accounts from those on the front lines of this crisis and explore principles and approaches that could be leveraged to respond swiftly and build greater resilience into our systems. \nThe panel will be moderated by our member and Director\, Bitesize Capital\, Khani Bonnet. Our esteemed panelists will be: \n\nPrapti Bhasin\, Chief Operating Officer\, Aavishkaar Center\, India.\nDanny Gotto\, Founder & Director\, of I4Dev\, Uganda\nMary Ellen Iskenderian\, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking\nPauline Koelbl\, Founder & Managing Partner at ShEquity\nYasmina Zaidan\,  Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at Acumen
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/demo-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel
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SUMMARY:Feminine Leadership - What is it? Why is it important?
DESCRIPTION:Join Giving Women and an inspiring  group of women-leaders  who will tell their stories and share their insights. The panel will be moderated by the ever jubilant Katharina Samara-Wickrama\, who for years has advocated for women-led movements to effect the change. Giving Women is actively supporting to improve the lives of women from the most vulnerable and underserved communities around the world. How can we ensure that women leaders at the grass-root level\, in local communities and at the government level are always at the table and heard?\nThe panelists will be:  \nDomtila Chesang – Women’s Rights Activist known for her campaign against female genital mutilation\nFawzia Koofi – Women’s Rights Activist\, First Woman Deputy Speaker of Parliament in Afghanistan\nVongai Nyahunzi – Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Alliance for Women and Girls (AFWAG)\nNadine Hack – CEO beCause Global Consulting\, Senior board advisor at Global Citizens Circle\nFlorence Sesay – Executive Director\, Media Matters for Women\, Sierra Leone\n 
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/panel-conversation-feminine-leadership-what-is-it-why-is-it-important/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Presentation & Apero in Zürich
DESCRIPTION: \nGiving Women is hosting a series of events to raise awareness about the most pressing challenges faced by women and girls in underserved communities. As part of this initiative\, we are delighted to invite Sara Aduse\, founder of the Sara Aduse Foundation\, to share her impactful work in Ethiopia to end female genital mutilation (FGM). Through education and community engagement\, her foundation empowers girls and women to live safe\, healthy\, and dignified lives. We will also introduce the work of Giving Women and warmly welcome those interested in joining our community.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/presentation-apero-in-zurich-2/
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SUMMARY:Financial Reporting Challenges for Grassroots Organisations: Building Trust\, Transparency and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Register below\nGrassroots non-profit organisations frequently encounter challenges in meeting the increasing demands for financial transparency and accountability. This workshop addresses common issues such as maintaining donor trust\, and managing resource limitations. \nParticipants will gain valuable insights through engaging discussions and practical case studies\, with  “a walk in their shoes” type discussion with many practical examples. \nAttendees will leave with actionable strategies to optimise financial systems and align them with global best practices while considering local contexts. \n  \nOur facilitator\n  \nHellen Hipsagh is a certified accountant with over 20 years of experience across various industries\, including the non-profit sector. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Charity Accounting and Financial Management at Bayes Business School\, Hellen specializes in improving financial reporting systems to build transparency and donor trust. As an African who has lived and worked in the diaspora for decades\, Hellen is dedicated to bridging the cultural gap in financial reporting and management between grassroots NGOs and their international donors. 
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-financial-reporting-challenges-for-grassroots-organisations-building-trust-transparency-and-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Giving Women Informal Apero - Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n2025 promises to be a year filled with activity and opportunities to connect and grow the impact of the Giving Women community.  We have seen our community steadily grow to over two hundred members\, and beyond\, with partners and projects globally. To date\, we have worked with over 85 projects on 5 continents. Each year we recognise the value that our community brings to projects working to improve the lives of women and girls. \nSo come and get to know other Giving Women members and the exciting work they are all doing\, and be inspired over a light Apero at our offices.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-informal-apero-geneva-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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