Goalmakers 2023 | Nov. 30: Plenary Panel: The Changing Role of Funders

Plenary Panel: The Changing Role of Funders
This session will discuss the recent trends of funders for global development and the desire to support local leaders and civil society building. Each organization seeks to partner with organizations to create lasting change. You’ll hear about the Global Fund for Women’s feminist approach to funding movements, the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation advocacy, and the Seattle International Foundation’s work in Central America.
Speakers:
Aisha Jumaan, President, Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation
Obed Kabanda, Senior Director of Global Partnerships, Global Innovations & Accountability Lead, Global Fund for Women
Mirte Postema, Senior Program Officer, Seattle International Foundation
Moderator: Fatema Sumar, Executive Director, Center for International Development, Harvard University