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  • Giving Women Annual General Assembly (Members Only)

    The Giving Women’s General Assembly is the opportunity for all members to hear about the work of your association and to give input into the plans for 2022-2023. 
    We sincerely hope that many of you can join us in person at Atalanti's home, but for those who are not able to attend in person, we will be on Zoom for the administrative portion of the Assembly from 18:00.  This will be followed by a buffet dinner along a live band with music and some dancing. Partners are welcome from 19:30.

  • Giving Women After-Work Drinks – Zurich

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    In 2024, Giving Women continues to celebrate with great pride its 15th anniversary. 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 75 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 at Rathaus Café in Zürich.

  • Governance 101: Boards That Drive Impact

    Panel

    by: Dr. Elise Moreau Governance Advisor An interactive workshop to explore board roles, ethical leadership, and compliance essentials for associations, foundations, and nonprofit ventures. Ideal…

  • Women at the Frontline of Climate Action and Innovation – Pre-Conference Panel 1

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    Pre-Conference Online Panel: “Setting the Scene – Global Experts” 

    Join us to hear from global experts on how they are addressing the issue of climate justice. Explore the challenges faced by women and girls from the most underserved communities and learn about the actions being taken to support their leadership, innovations, and resilience in adapting to new realities created by the climate crisis.

    MODERATOR: Bruno Giussani, Writer, Curator, Experimenter

    PANELISTS:

    -Zubaida Bai: President & CEO, Grameen Foundation
    -Ronda Carnegie: Co-Founder/Executive Director Connected Women Leaders
    -Eliana Rojas Torres - Climate Advocate for Indigenous Communities
    -Aulani Wilhelm: Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer, Nia Tero
    With a special keynote introduction by Christiana Figueres, Global Climate Leader

  • How soft skills drive the success of a project

    Workshop

    This workshop will highlight the critical role soft skills play in effective project management, in particular in the challenging  and unpredictable world of non-profit work. Ioana will use her expertise to help you achieve successful outcomes in your project, emphasizing on leadership, empathy and the importance of communication skills.

    Our facilitator

    Supply Chain & Innovation Expertise

    Mechanical engineer, Ioana had multiple leadership roles, working  for 20 years in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) in several disciplines of Supply Chain.
    Senior Director, her expertise is in:

     - Manufacturing - operation excellence, high performance organization design and employees engagement

     - Innovation and Global Portfolio management

     - Hands on project manager of complex projects in area of capital investment, product innovation and organization transformation

    Ioana has been an active Member of Giving Women since 2018, engaged in multiple projects, a member of Project Monitoring Committee team, and a consultant for the Education and Training Pillar.

  • “Women at the Frontline of Climate Action and Innovation” – 2nd Pre-Conference Panel

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    Pre-Conference Online Panel: “Setting the Scene – Lived Experience Experts” 

    Join us to hear from four dynamic women leaders from the field as they share their vision for the type of leadership required to build large-scale programs in close collaboration with local communities. Discover how they have enabled local agency and leadership to thrive, and learn how these initiatives have created livelihood opportunities through land use, protection, and environmental regeneration.

    MODERATOR: Atalanti Moquette, Founder of Giving Women

    PANELISTS:

    -Qandeel Rehman: Program Officer, Pakistan Solar for Her
    -Alice Ruhweza: Africa Director, WWF
    -Fiesta Warinwa: Director of Policy Engagement, Women for the Environment (West Africa)
    -Aminath Zuna: Founder of Salted Ventures Swimmers and Co-Leader for Ocean Women Maldives

  • Giving Women Conference: Women at the Frontline of Climate Action and Innovation

    Workshop

    Join Giving Women on October 3rd, as the women most affected by the climate crisis and environmental devastation lead the conversation and the action towards a sustainable future. Climate change disproportionately impacts women in underserved communities: droughts, floods, and desertification threaten their livelihoods, food security, access to water, and forced migration. Many of them hold solutions rooted in tradition and community, yet their voices are often absent from the climate conversations. In its 11th annual conference, Giving Women will rewrite the narrative on climate change. Engage in a powerful dialogue with women on the frontlines, NGOs, activists, and leaders as we uncover existing solutions and chart a path forward for a more sustainable future.

    We’re bringing together a powerful force for change:
    -Women leading the fight: Hear directly from those on the frontlines, finding solutions every day.
    -World-renowned experts: Learn from leading minds in climate action and discover existing solutions that work.
    -Action-oriented collaboration: Reflect, strategise and identify gaps with all stakeholders – NGOs, UN agencies, philanthropists, private sector leaders, and foundations.
    Together, we will:

    Shine a light on successful solutions ready for replication.
    Bridge the gap between existing initiatives and new needs.
    Chart a path forward to a more sustainable future.

  • Project Circle Clinic

    Zoom
    Workshop

    Register belowThis clinic will feature a panel of experienced Giving Women Members who will answer your questions in the fields of Strategy Planning, Communications, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). We highly encourage you to watch prior workshops and clinics on these topics before attending the clinic:
    - How to build a Marketing Strategy Part 1 & 2 
    - Monitoring & Evaluation for PC Clinic 
     
    How to Prepare: To ensure that the workshop addresses your specific needs, we invite you to submit your questions in advance when you register. Your input will help us tailor the workshop to cover the most relevant topics and provide you with actionable insights. If you have questions on other topics (Theory of Change, Governance, etc.) please feel free to include them and we will see how we can best answer them.

    * All GW members are welcome to join but please note that GW clinics are mainly organized to support ongoing Project Circles. 

  • What are we going to do with the data?

    Zoom
    Workshop

    Register below! 

    In this workshop, we will explore how to get data collection and analysis done without a fuss. We’ll cover the key principles to help us actually learn from our data, we’ll explore effective ways to capture, collect and store data, and share top tools to help analyse and communicate what we gather. 

    Our facilitator

    Jacob Warn is a storyteller and community organiser working in the non-profit sector.

    He brings a wealth of experience in helping organisations and social businesses communicate their impact in compelling and innovative ways working in a range of creative media. Previously, he was the Executive Director of Action for Education, a charity running schools for asylum-seeking youth in Greece and Strategic Lead of Europe Must Act, a pan-European campaigning movement for refugee rights. He leads, supports and engages with a wide variety of non-profits and communities of practice including Comic Relief, Refugee Action, HP, the ChangemakerXchange and Aspen UK. He is also the Founder and Director of the non-profit Global Solidarity Foundation, which runs initiatives with a focus on climate action and refugee rights.

  • 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 October 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 Atalanti, our Founder, sharing about Giving Women and you will have the chance to ask questions. 

    We look forward to meeting you all.

  • Apero & conversation with ActionAid

    Workshop

    Register Now In 2024, Giving Women celebrates with great pride its 15th anniversary. 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 75 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.

    On this occasion, we will dedicate a space to ActionAid and its experience in promoting women’s rights in Malawi, featuring the ActionAid team and two guests from Malawi.

    Guests:

    Yandura Chipeta, Country Director, ActionAid Malawi
    Mezia Chigango, recipient of ActionAid projects and member of the Kasumbu Women Forum Malawi
    Claudia Vitali, Philanthropy and Partnerships, AA Italy and Switzerland
    Caterina Ghislandi, Head of Institutional and High Value Funding, AA Italy and Switzerland 
    For additional context about the Forum, it is a group of passionate women and young girls committed to promoting sustainable socio-economic development, with a particular focus on women’s issues.

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

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    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.