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  • Discussion & Apero in Zürich: Empowering Women Through Sustainable Solar Solutions in the Fight Against Climate Change

    Empowering Women Through Sustainable Solar Solutions in the Fight Against Climate Change: A Success Story of GreenLamp and partnership with Solar Foundation Ethiopia 
    This Giving Women event builds upon the themes explored in our recent conference, "Women at the Frontline of Climate Action and Innovation." It offers a compelling case study of GreenLamps "Light" pillar, showcasing a sustainable solar success story that empowers women in the most underserved communities. Joanna Boyd from GreenLamp will highlight the transformative impact of solar energy in enhancing women's lives, focusing on health, education, and economic opportunities. Samson Tsegaye, from the Solar Foundation Ethiopia, will discuss the organization's vital role and explain why this collaboration with GreenLamp has been so successful in addressing climate issues at the grassroots level. The session will also delve into the challenges faced, the solutions crafted, and how strategic partnerships can deliver long-lasting impact.
     
    The event will offer participants actionable insights to apply in their own project circles, addressing critical questions such as: How do we create meaningful partnerships to tackle climate-related issues? How do we ensure that the most underserved communities, especially women, are at the centre of our sustainability efforts? Join us to learn, exchange ideas, and be inspired to create change where it matters most.

  • Be the Spark For Change

    Zoom
    Panel

    Join us to hear from an ensemble of distinguished panelists who will explore the important role that male engagement plays in sustainable household and community change. Learn how different organizations foster strengthened families by inspiring men to be sparks for change who champion women's income growth. Engaging men in dialogues about gender norms fosters healthier relationships, economic growth, reduced violence, and overall improved economic independence for women.
    Addressing harmful gender norms is the first step to Systemic Change. Support for the $10 Spark, Igniting Transformation builds a foundation for long term change.

    The panelists will be:

     

    -Zubaida Bai, President and CEO Grameen Foundation
    -Alfred Yeboah, Program Operations, Grameen Foundation
    -Yves Moury, , Founder and CEO, Fundación Capital, 
    -Wessel van den Berg,, Senior Advocacy Office, Equimundo Our moderator will be the ever masterful, Katharina Samara-Wickrama

  • End of Year Sale- All Day!

    Workshop

    Save the Date
    We look forward to welcoming many of you to our popular traditional End of Year Sale at the residence of Atalanti Moquette.

    On sale will be an array of unique gifts in time for the holiday season, courtesy of our projects and our members and friends!  Some of these items include Pashmina and silk shawls, scented candles, jewellery, clothes, bags, coffee and olive oil, and much more to be announce. The list goes on with many amazing pieces of craftsmanship on offer.

    No need to register, just come on over between 10:30 and 19:00. 

    Our stall holders this year include: Afghan delicacies by Aryan, airelle bijoux, apesigned, ArcType, A Space Between, Corinne Jewellery, Dona Coffee, Fondation Audrey Jacobs, Guilmette Art, Kenyan Kimonos, Kariokas, Pink Maharani, Pomegranate Project, SEP, Studiolfactif, Tricochet, Victoire & Lou, Village Exchange Ghana, Zayto and more!

  • Giving Women Informal Christmas Apero in Zurich

    Workshop

    Register NowWe 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.

    So come and get to know other Giving Women members and the exciting work they are all doing, and be inspired over drinks at Atelier Bar in Zürich.

  • New Member Onboarding Meeting

    Workshop

    For new Giving Women members,
    We would like to offer you the opportunity to get to know Giving Women better by attending an onboarding meeting either in-person on 31 January at 13:00 CET at our office in Geneva or via Zoom (details upon registration). There may be some of our new members are not so new and may have missed a previous onboarding so this is also your chance to join us.

    During the meeting, you will get more information about Giving Women and how you can get involved. This is also an opportunity to meet other new Giving Women members.  The meeting will last 1 hour and you don't need to prepare in any way. It will be quite informal with our managing director, Kathleen, and at least one member of our Executive Committee sharing about Giving Women and you will have the chance to ask questions. 

    We look forward to meeting you all.

    If anyone who is not yet a member, but would like to join this meeting to learn more about the work of Giving Women, kindly send us an email at contactinfo@givingwomen.ch

  • Giving Women Informal Apero – Geneva

    Workshop

    Register Now2025 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.

    So 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.

  • Financial Reporting Challenges for Grassroots Organisations: Building Trust, Transparency and Resilience

    Workshop

    Grassroots 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.
    Participants will gain valuable insights through engaging discussions and practical case studies, with  “a walk in their shoes” type discussion with many practical examples.

  • Presentation & Apero in Zürich

    Workshop

     Giving 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.

  • Feminine Leadership – What is it? Why is it important?

    Workshop

    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?

  • From posts to influence: how to create impactful social media content and build trust

    Workshop

    This 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. 

  • US Foreign Aid Freeze: Where Do We Go From Here? Part 2 – Livelihoods

    Panel

    Giving 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.