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SUMMARY:New Member Onboarding Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For new Giving Women members\, \nWe 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. \nDuring 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.  \nWe look forward to meeting you all. \nIf 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
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/new-member-onboarding-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Giving Women Informal Christmas Apero in Zurich
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nWe have seen our community steadily grow to over two hundred members\, and beyond\, with partners and projects globally. \nTo 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 drinks at Atelier Bar in Zürich.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-informal-christmas-apero-in-zurich/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:End of Year Sale- All Day!
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date \nWe look forward to welcoming many of you to our popular traditional End of Year Sale at the residence of Atalanti Moquette. \nOn 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. \nNo need to register\, just come on over between 10:30 and 19:00.  \nOur 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!
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/end-of-year-sale-all-day/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Be the Spark For Change
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddressing harmful gender norms is the first step to Systemic Change. Support for the $10 Spark\, Igniting Transformation builds a foundation for long term change. \nThe panelists will be: \n-Zubaida Bai\, President and CEO Grameen Foundation\n-Alfred Yeboah\, Program Operations\, Grameen Foundation\n-Yves Moury\, \, Founder and CEO\, Fundación Capital\,\n-Wessel van den Berg\,\, Senior Advocacy Office\, Equimundo\nOur moderator will be the ever masterful\, Katharina Samara-Wickrama
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/panel-conversation-in-collaboration-with-grameen-foundation-be-the-spark-for-change/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241107T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241107T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185707
CREATED:20250929T100051Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion & Apero in Zürich: Empowering Women Through Sustainable Solar Solutions in the Fight Against Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Women Through Sustainable Solar Solutions in the Fight Against Climate Change: A Success Story of GreenLamp and partnership with Solar Foundation Ethiopia\n \nThis 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.\n \nThe 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.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/discussion-apero-in-zurich-empowering-women-through-sustainable-solar-solutions-in-the-fight-against-climate-change/
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CREATED:20250929T100051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T172730Z
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SUMMARY:Apero & conversation with ActionAid
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nIn 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. \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. \nOn 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. \nGuests: \nYandura Chipeta\, Country Director\, ActionAid Malawi\nMezia Chigango\, recipient of ActionAid projects and member of the Kasumbu Women Forum Malawi\nClaudia Vitali\, Philanthropy and Partnerships\, AA Italy and Switzerland\nCaterina Ghislandi\, Head of Institutional and High Value Funding\, AA Italy and Switzerland\nFor 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.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-apero-with-presentation-by-actionaid-geneva/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T172742Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Onboarding Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For new Giving Women members\, \nWe 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. \nDuring 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. \nWe look forward to meeting you all.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/new-member-onboarding-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T000000
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SUMMARY:What are we going to do with the data?
DESCRIPTION:Register below! \nIn 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. \nOur facilitator \nJacob Warn is a storyteller and community organiser working in the non-profit sector. \nHe 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.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-what-are-we-going-to-do-with-the-data/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Project Circle Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Register below\nThis 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:\n– How to build a Marketing Strategy Part 1 & 2\n– Monitoring & Evaluation for PC Clinic \nHow 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. \n* All GW members are welcome to join but please note that GW clinics are mainly organized to support ongoing Project Circles.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-clinic-ask-share-learn-session-for-project-circles/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Giving Women Conference: Women at the Frontline of Climate Action and Innovation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’re bringing together a powerful force for change:\n-Women leading the fight: Hear directly from those on the frontlines\, finding solutions every day.\n-World-renowned experts: Learn from leading minds in climate action and discover existing solutions that work.\n-Action-oriented collaboration: Reflect\, strategise and identify gaps with all stakeholders – NGOs\, UN agencies\, philanthropists\, private sector leaders\, and foundations.\nTogether\, we will: \n-Shine a light on successful solutions ready for replication.\n-Bridge the gap between existing initiatives and new needs.\n-Chart a path forward to a more sustainable future.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-conference-women-at-the-frontline-of-climate-action-and-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T000000
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SUMMARY:"Women at the Frontline of Climate Action and Innovation" - 2nd Pre-Conference Panel
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Conference Online Panel: “Setting the Scene – Lived Experience Experts” \nJoin 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. \nMODERATOR: Atalanti Moquette\, Founder of Giving Women \nPANELISTS: \n-Qandeel Rehman: Program Officer\, Pakistan Solar for Her\n-Alice Ruhweza: Africa Director\, WWF\n-Fiesta Warinwa: Director of Policy Engagement\, Women for the Environment (West Africa)\n-Aminath Zuna: Founder of Salted Ventures Swimmers and Co-Leader for Ocean Women Maldives
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/women-at-the-frontline-of-climate-action-and-innovation-2nd-pre-conference-panel/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T141745Z
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SUMMARY:How soft skills drive the success of a project
DESCRIPTION:Register below\nThis 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. \nOur facilitator \nSupply Chain & Innovation Expertise \nMechanical engineer\, Ioana had multiple leadership roles\, working  for 20 years in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) in several disciplines of Supply Chain.\nSenior Director\, her expertise is in: \n– Manufacturing – operation excellence\, high performance organization design and employees engagement \n– Innovation and Global Portfolio management \n– Hands on project manager of complex projects in area of capital investment\, product innovation and organization transformation \nIoana 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.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-how-soft-skills-drive-the-success-of-a-project/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240917T000000
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SUMMARY:Women at the Frontline of Climate Action and Innovation - Pre-Conference Panel 1
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Conference Online Panel: “Setting the Scene – Global Experts” \nJoin 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. \nMODERATOR: Bruno Giussani\, Writer\, Curator\, Experimenter \nPANELISTS: \nZubaida Bai: President & CEO\, Grameen Foundation\nRonda Carnegie: Co-Founder/Executive Director Connected Women Leaders\nEliana Rojas Torres – Climate Advocate for Indigenous Communities\nAulani Wilhelm: Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer\, Nia Tero\nWith a special keynote introduction by Christiana Figueres\, Global Climate Leader
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/women-at-the-frontline-of-climate-action-and-innovation-1st-pre-conference-panel/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240626T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240626T170000
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SUMMARY:Governance 101: Boards That Drive Impact
DESCRIPTION:by:\nDr. Elise Moreau\nGovernance Advisor \nAn interactive workshop to explore board roles\, ethical leadership\, and compliance essentials for associations\, foundations\, and nonprofit ventures. Ideal for new board members or founders.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/governance-101-boards-that-drive-impact/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240625T000000
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SUMMARY:Giving Women After-Work Drinks - Zurich
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nIn 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. \nTo 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. \nSo 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.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-after-work-drinks-zurich/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240606T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240606T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185707
CREATED:20250929T100101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T120340Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Women Annual General Assembly (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-annual-general-assembly-members-only-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240527T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240527T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185707
CREATED:20250929T100101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T120219Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Onboarding Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For new Giving Women members\, \nWe would like to offer you the opportunity to get to know Giving Women better by attending an onboarding meeting either in-person on 27 May 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. \nDuring 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 operations manager\, Kathleen\, and Atalanti\, our Founder\, sharing about Giving Women and you will have the chance to ask questions. \nWe look forward to meeting you all. \nIf 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
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/new-member-onboarding-meeting-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185707
CREATED:20250929T100101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T172327Z
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SUMMARY:Clinic - Roadmap for a good Project Circle kickoff
DESCRIPTION:In this clinic\, Florence will delve into the crucial initial phase of the project\, emphasizing effective communication with team members and stakeholders. She will explore key thematics for good project organizations\, how to set a good timeline\, and also the importance of active listening. \n*This workshop is open to all GW members\, but please note it will be specifically targeting Project Circles. \n**If you are a current Project Owner and were unable to register to the workshop\, please contact us.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-clinic-roadmap-for-a-good-project-circle-kickoff/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240521T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240521T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185707
CREATED:20250929T100101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T172339Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Women After-Work Drinks - Zurich
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nIn 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. \nTo 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. \nSo come and get to know other Giving Women members and the exciting work they are all doing\, and be inspired over drinks at at Löweneck in Zürich.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-after-work-drinks-zurich-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185707
CREATED:20250929T100111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T172352Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Yourself As An Effective Listener and Communicator
DESCRIPTION:In the dynamic landscape of global projects\, the ability to truly listen and comprehend the needs of project owners is paramount. To achieve remarkable results we need to equip ourselves with skills to not just hear\, but to deeply understand the needs of our project owners and to collaborate within our teams. \nThis workshop goes beyond the mere theory of active listening; it’s a hands-on journey into effective communication. Through insightful discussions\, real-world examples extracted from ongoing projects and a look at your personal history with communication you’ll learn more about the art of active listening and empathetic understanding. \nUnderstanding that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach\, we guide you to explore your unique  style and provide personalized strategies for improvement. After all\, the key to becoming an exceptional listener lies with understanding yourself and your strengths and challenges. \nOur facilitators \nRenate Hauser has over 40 years of experience as a clinical psychiatrist and psychotherapist. She has taught counselling skills to students at university level and communication skills to junior doctors. \nCharlie Page is a Canadian trained teen and family psychotherapist and the founder of a youth and female empowerment FOPSE (for profit social enterprise) in Toronto. \nTogether they provide a fun and informative workshop specifically designed and geared toward Giving Women projects and the circles around them. They include Insights into their experiences of listening\, being heard and connecting with others in their psychotherapeutic practises and beyond.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-understanding-yourself-as-an-effective-listener-communicator/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Use of Data for Impact: Value and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on 25 April for a Giving Women online lunchtime panel conversation on “The importance of Data for impact: the value and the challenges”. Everyone\, everywhere is madly collecting data\, but is all data useful and relevant? How can data improve the way practitioners implement programmes on the ground?  What are the challenges in gathering the right data\, analysing it in a way that is useful to achieve greater impact and become more effective and efficient practitioners? \nBeatrice Scarioni Founder and Partner at Dripstone Impact Consulting\, will moderate this vibrant discussion with practitioners: \nPrapti Bhasin: Chief Operation Officer at Aavishkaar\nHelen Davies\, Chief of Staff at Operation Fistula\nGauri Mahendra\, Co-founder of UMEED
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/panel-conversation-the-use-of-data-for-impact-value-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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SUMMARY:Fundraising across borders
DESCRIPTION:Register below\nFundraising from other countries can be hugely beneficial as it opens up a larger network of potential donors and supporters. It can also be a trap for the unwary and unprepared as it can use up time and funds which could better be placed in elevating local fundraising. \nThis workshop will help you evaluate whether fundraising abroad is viable for your organisation\, what type of international fundraising you should contemplate\, where you should look for funding\, what steps are you need to take to make it happen and how to avoid costly mistakes. We will also look at some of the practical issues you will face such as tax and legal requirements and benefits to you and to donors; whether you need a separate legal entity abroad or whether an intermediary will work for you; and whether you need someone on the ground in the target country/ies. \nOur facilitator \nNancy Bikson is the Managing Director of Chapel & York. She is a lawyer with over 40 years’\nexperience providing advice to private clients and charities worldwide. She has lived in the United\nKingdom\, United States\, Australia and France and has worked with and for organisations across the\nworld in both legal and fundraising capacities\, specialising in cross-border work. She has a BA in\nLate Mediaeval English History\, a Juris Doctor degree and a LLM (Master of Laws Degree\, Tax). She\nis a member of the Richard III Society and lives in a house built in 1557.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-fundraising-across-borders/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:2024 Project Evening (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Registration below!\n(This is a members-only event\, however\, if you are not a Giving Women member and wish to attend\, please send an email to kathleen.holmlund@givingwomen.ch \nDear Giving Women\, \nWe are delighted to invite you to our yearly: Giving Women 2024 Project Evening \nThis is your chance to get involved and actively support Giving Women projects!!! The Heart of what we do! \nWe look forward to seeing many of you in person at Atalanti’s home and online on Zoom (Access details will be provided when registration opens). \nFor members in the Zürich area\, more details will follow about a venue where members can meet in person \nWe are putting together an exciting programme for the evening with presentations from our new projects: Uganda Village Project\, Rwandan Organisation of Women with Disabilities\, Innovations for Development\, Let’s End Fistula Initiative\, Afghan Rayan Educational and Development Organization and Shared Action Africa. We will also be presenting some additional projects that will be ideal for mentorship.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-2024-project-evening-members-only/
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day\n2024’s theme for IWD is “Investing in Women: Accelerate Progress” so we have invited our member and founder of SEP\, Roberta Ventura to speak about how she started up SEP and the impact this social enterprise has had in providing employment and dignity to women in refugee camps. \nRoberta will also be joined by Cynthia Kamikazi who works for the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and also founded ShEmpowers\, an investment company by women\, for women owned\, led and sourced businesses. \nJoin us for breakfast at the Giving Women offices in Geneva at 8am. \nAbout Roberta \nRoberta Ventura left her twenty-year career in Investment Banking and Asset Management in 2016\, to run the Social Enterprise she founded\, SEP\, on a full-time basis with her husband Stefano. \nSEP is a fashion and lifestyle brand\, which blends Italian style with the finest Middle-Eastern craftsmanship\, which she set up to bring back dignity and pride to refugee camps. \nThe SEP mission is to bring thousands of refugees above the poverty line\, thanks to their own skill and talent\, through employment. \nRoberta is a strong believer and advocate of refugees’ right to employment\, education and empowerment – the key instruments to reach confidence\, determination and self-sufficiency. \nCynthia L. Kamikazi \nCynthia is the Chief – Partnerships Officer in the Gender\, Women and Civil Society Department of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) leads the cooperation\, policy dialogue\, and resource mobilization efforts for the Bank’s gender agenda. She has successfully developed innovative strategies that led to successes such as the raising of more than $400Million for the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program. In Addition\, Ms. Kamikazi’s passion for and commitment to development and Human Rights issues led her to found ShEmpowers\, an investment company by women\, for women owned\, led and sourced businesses. Ms. Kamikazi holds a master’s degree in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights from the University of Essex in Colchester\, UK and bachelor’s degrees in Psychology\, Business Management & French Literature from Luther College\, US.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-breakfast-in-geneva-for-international-womens-day/
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SUMMARY:Giving Women Apero in Zurich for International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for After-Work Drinks as we Celebrate IWD2024 \n2024’s theme for IWD is “Investing in Women: Accelerate Progress” and we have invited Francesca Krist\, Global Head Brand\, Marketing & Communications at Women’s World Banking talk a bit about their work in an informal setting. She will share her insights on gender lens investing and how they are empowering women through financial inclusion.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-apero-in-zurich-for-international-womens-day/
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SUMMARY:Funding women-led social and economic enterprises in Africa
DESCRIPTION:The African Development Bank – Africa’s Premier Development Finance Institution\, has established the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative to specifically address the issue of funding Women led social & economic enterprises in Africa.  AFAWA aims to close the $42 billion financing gap for women entrepreneurs in Africa\, unlock their entrepreneurial capacity\, economic participation\, and achieve maximum development impact through three (3) pillars: (i) Access to Finance for women entrepreneurs\, (ii) Capacity Building to Financial Institutions and Women Small Medium Enterprises (WSMEs)\, and (iii) Ensuring an Enabling Environment for women entrepreneurs to strive. \nMs. Kamikazi will be discussing with us the work of AfDB as well as her own investment vehicle in hopes to provide more and required support to women entrepreneurs in Africa. \nOur facilitator \nCynthia L. Kamikazi is the Chief – Partnerships Officer in the Gender\, Women and Civil Society Department of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) leads the cooperation\, policy dialogue\, and resource mobilization efforts for the Bank’s gender agenda. She has successfully developed innovative strategies that led to successes such as the raising of more than $400Million for the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program. In Addition\, Ms. Kamikazi’s passion for and commitment to development and Human Rights issues led her to found ShEmpowers\, an investment company by women\, for women owned\, led and sourced businesses. Ms. Kamikazi holds a master’s degree in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights from the University of Essex in Colchester\, UK and bachelor’s degrees in Psychology\, Business Management & French Literature from Luther College\, US.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-funding-women-led-social-economic-enterprises-in-africa/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:New Member Onboarding Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For new Giving Women members\, \nWe would like to offer you the opportunity to get to know Giving Women better by attending an onboarding meeting either in-person on 4 March 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. \nDuring 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 operations manager\, Kathleen\, and Atalanti\, our Founder\, sharing about Giving Women and you will have the chance to ask questions. \nWe look forward to meeting you all. \nIf 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
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/new-member-onboarding-meeting-5/
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SUMMARY:Decolonising Philanthropy -  Adjusting the Balance of Power for Good
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, there has been a growing recognition of the need to challenge the colonial underpinnings of philanthropic practices and shift power dynamics towards those directly impacted by funding decisions. This imperative undertaking of decolonizing development\, grant-making\, and philanthropy is an ambitious task\, and one that requires a great deal of sectoral reflection\, awareness and willingness to effect change by listening to the needs and realities of the beneficiaries. \nDecolonizing philanthropy entails reevaluating where decision-making power resides and ensuring that those who have benefited less from historical wealth creation are given agency/power to shape the programs and initiatives that affect them. It requires acknowledging and respecting the cultural realities and contexts within which these partnerships operate\, moving away from top-down approaches that prioritize funder perspectives. As we seek to repair the damages of wealth creation and forge a more equitable path forward\, it is crucial to learn from the experiences of both philanthropists and implementers in navigating and rebalancing power dynamics. \nThis panel hosted by Giving Women will bring together funders\, local implementing partners and advisors\, to unpack tangible examples and best practices around how we can all work together\, to take actionable steps to make progress. This includes reflecting on what has worked well\, as well as acknowledging failures and areas for improvement. \nTakhani Bonnet\, Giving Women member and independent consultant for private sector philanthropy and sustainable investing will moderate the conversation with: \nAlishia Fernandez Miranda: Founder and Chair\, I. G. Advisors\nDr. Abiodun Adereni: Founder & CEO\, HelpMum Africa\nGAURI MAHENDRA\, CO-founder\, UMEED\nSusan Snider: Vice President of Strategy\, Innovation and Impact\, Equality Fund \nBIOS\nTakhani Bonnet \nGiving Women member and independent consultant for private sector philanthropy and sustainable investing; most recently\, with the United Nations\, Edmond de Rothchild Banque Privee and the Blackstone Charitable Foundation. \nAlisha Fernandez Miranda \nAlisha has dedicated her career to fixing the resource flow to make social impact a more inclusive\, efficient space. She serves as Chair and former CEO of I.G. Advisors\, an award-winning global strategy consultancy specialising in social and environmental change\, advising the world’s biggest nonprofits\, foundations\, and corporations on their philanthropy and social initiatives. \nA graduate of Harvard University and the London School of Economics\, her first book\, My What If Year was released in 2023. She’s appeared on Good Morning America\, CNN\, MSNBC\, NPR and many other outlets and her writing has been featured widely\, including in Vogue\, Insider\, Marie Claire\, and Huffington Post. \nOriginally from Miami\, she currently lives in Scotland with her husband and children. Follow Alisha on Instagram @alishafmiranda and her website at www.alishafmiranda.com.\n_____ \nDr. Abiodun Adereni \nHelpMum is a social enterprise birthed with the mission to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria. This is done through the distribution of affordable Clean Birth kits to pregnant women in deprived and underserved communities\, registration of mothers on a proprietary vaccination tracking system\, training of community birth attendants using an E-learning platform\, and complete renovation of the highly unhygienic and deteriorated state of community birth attendant homes.\n______ \nGauri Mahendra \nGauri (Co – founder & President\, UMEED) is a Master’s in Human Resources and Knowledge Management from Lancaster University\, UK and an alumnus of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) by the U.S. Department of State. With over 14+ years of work experience her work spans across both the corporate and development space. Gauri is extremely passionate about creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for low- income communities. She brings in sharp people management skills and has a strong bent for operational excellence. \nUMEED is a registered non- profit\, founded in 2014\, with a vision to holistically promote women’s empowerment. At UMEED we believe ‘An empowered woman is one who not only has the right to choose but also the right skill\, mindset and exposure to make that choice and sustain it.’ With 9 years of experience on the ground working with women directly\, Umeed launched FirstLeap\, a job readiness and empowerment training program. FirstLeap is designed for women from marginalised sections in urban pockets. The program aims to make a meaningful and sustainable impact through a three – pronged approach of training women in monetizable skills\, a strong confident mindset and the exposure to the world beyond their home.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/panel-conversation-decolonising-philanthropy-adjusting-the-balance-of-power-for-good/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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SUMMARY:GW Workshop: How to build a Fundraising Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive fundraising workshop. Non-profits without a strategic fundraising plan often face unpredictable revenues\, missed opportunities\, and limited long-term vision. This workshop guides you through a step-by-step process and encourages reflective discussions about the future of your organisation. The workshop will help you create a robust fundraising strategy that is consistent with your goals using a template provided (CANVA). Abena Lauber will address key elements\, from analysing current activities to outlining a three-year budget and setting clear goals. Walk away not only with a way to build your strategy\, but also how to formulate actionable and measurable steps to improve your fundraising results. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your fundraising game! \n___________________ \nOUR FACILITATOR \nAbena Lauber\nAbena Lauber worked for Human Rights Watch\, notably organizing their annual gala and managing major donors. With 20 years of professional fundraising experience\, she founded a.Community in 2017\, providing tailored solutions to support organizations.  Abena has trained over 300 participants worldwide through online and in-person fundraising workshops she designed and co-designed. a.Community has worked with more than 50 clients for diverse sectors both in Switzerland and abroad.  She sits on the board of several Swiss non profit organizations\, and she is a visiting lecturer at the Haute Ecole de Gestion in Geneva for the CAS in Fundraising.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/gw-workshop-how-to-build-a-fundraising-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Giving Women After-Work Drinks - Zurich
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now \nIn 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. \nTo date\, we have worked with over 65 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 drinks at Kraftwerk.
URL:https://givingwomen.org/event/giving-women-after-work-drinks-zurich-3/
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