We are all feeling concerned about the future shape and size of the sector following the withdrawal of USAID and the reduction of funding by many other countries. Australia is one shining light in maintaining our aid budget, but many organisations have relied on these and other income sources.
The question everyone is asking: where can organisations now secure funding for their lifesaving health programs, fundamental education programs, and vital infrastructure projects, and more?
Join Women in Aid & Development as expert speakers talk us through current sources of funding and their thoughts on innovative strategies and emerging opportunities for securing funding in today’s evolving international aid and development landscape.
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Speakers
Yeva Avakyan
Yeva Avakyan (she/her) has over two decades of senior leadership in international development, focusing on gender equality and social justice.
She has shaped global strategies, built international expertise networks, and managed major program portfolios spanning gender equality, women’s and girls’ leadership, LGBTQI+ justice, gender-based violence, education, and child protection. Yeva began her career as a counselor and researcher at Armenia’s first domestic violence response center after the collapse of the Soviet Union, grounding her lifelong commitment to research as a driver of social change.
Born in Armenia and now based in Canberra, she holds master’s degrees in Sociology (Yerevan State University) and Public Administration (University of South Carolina).
Corrine Habel
Corinne is a highly experienced director and executive with expertise in business development and fundraising in diverse not for profit organizations. She brings over 20 years’ experience in implementing successful and sustainable global strategies.
Throughout her career, Corinne has developed new and innovative fundraising, communication and business strategies from the ground-up which have been based on strong analytical research and planning skills and have resulted in significant revenue growth. She enjoys building relationships and developing and leading high performance teams. Corinne is thrilled to be part of ChildFund as she is passionate about improving the lives of children and the livelihoods of women facing poverty.
Anshu Adhikari
With over 10 years of experience in the international development sector, Anshu has worked across Asia, Africa, and Australia, contributing to a range of humanitarian and development initiatives. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and has worked with NGOs, international development organisations, and research institutes to support communities facing complex social and economic challenges.
Currently, she serves as the Program Coordinator at Caritas Australia, where she manages international development projects in Nepal, the Myanmar/Thailand border region, Indonesia, and the Philippines, focusing on sustainable development, community resilience, and inclusive partnerships.