As many of the world’s social impact leaders gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) annual convening in September, it’s a pivotal time to come together, exchange ideas, and collaborate on critical issues – to move the needle closer to a world we all envision.

From addressing climate change and advancing education to tackling global health and social equity, this week will feature an array of events hosted by organizations doing meaningful work. At Global Impact Ventures, we are on a mission to serve all of philanthropy to inspire greater giving for a better world. Here are a few upcoming events we are thrilled to highlight:

Building Health Workforce Resilience: Preparing for tomorrow’s climate and health crisis

  • Host: Project HOPE, CARE
  • Event Description: An insightful dialogue on building a multidisciplinary health workforce that is better prepared to meet the day-to-day health needs of communities, as well as respond and adapt to crises. This high-level event will feature keynote speakers, an exciting panel discussion, and networking opportunities.
  • Date/Time: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / 12:00-2:30 PM
  • Location: The Cornell Club-New York
  • Invite Only

The Nest Climate Campus

  • Host: CARE
  • Event Description: Hear from innovative climate leaders who have been developing and implementing programs that elevate women’s climate leadership around the world. Their solutions not only tackle systemic barriers facing women today – like inequitable financing and gender-based social constraints – they are delivering measurable progress in the fight against climate change that benefits both people and the planet. Panelists include the World Wildlife Fund, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Climate Resilience for All, and CARE.
  • Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 / 8:00-9:00 AM
  • Location: The Javits Center, NYC
  • Open to the public. More information here. This is one session of a larger climate event that is from the 24th to the 25th.

Short Film Screening and Q & A, Young Voices

  • Host: Sightsavers
  • Event Description: Join us for an exclusive screening of a short film, featuring young people with disabilities from around the world, followed by a panel discussion on youth representation and the achievement of the SDGs.
  • Date/Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024 / 6:45-8:45 PM
  • Location: Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • Open to the public. RSVP here.

Dressember Kick-Off Tour: New York City

  • Host: International Justice Mission
  • Event Description: Join us at the Dressember x IJM Kick-Off to learn about IJM’s work in the field and hear from partners and advocates right here in NYC. You will be equipped to use your voice in the Dressember 2024 campaign. Your $5 ticket includes light fare and drinks, as well as a special gift from an ethical fashion brand. You will also have the chance to practice slow fashion by participating in a free dress swap: bring your pre-loved dresses so they can find a new home and take a dress with you to wear during Dressember!
  • Date/Time: Saturday, September 28, 2024 / 6:00-8:00 PM
  • Location: The Bar Room, 117 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
  • Open to the public. Ticket information.

Keeping Gender Data on the Global Agenda: Committing to Action, Impact, and Inclusivity

  • Host: Data2X
  • Event Description: This event aims to build on the momentum of the Summit of the Future to drive collective action and accelerate progress in collecting, analyzing, and using inclusive data. As 2030 approaches, urgent action is needed across all sectors, both political and beyond. The event will assess the progress made in improving data systems since the launch of the SDGs, with a focus on the goal of Leaving No One Behind. By bringing together leading agencies, the event will emphasize ongoing initiatives and the critical need for collective efforts to improve gender data and create inclusive, intersectional data systems.
  • Date/Time: Thursday, September 19, 2024 / 8:30 – 10:00 AM
  • Location: UN Women, 220 East 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
  • Open to the public. Learn more and RSVP here.

Integrating a Gender Lens in the Fight Against Malaria

  • Host: WomenLift Health
  • Event Description: Malaria remains to be one of the world’s killer diseases claiming lives and countries’ progress especially in areas with limited/ scarce resources. This side event will explore how reimagining leadership, particularly by elevating women in leadership roles, can significantly impact the fight against malaria, especially in the context of climate change, and drive better health outcomes.
  • Date/Time: Monday, September 23 / 8:00 – 9:30 AM
  • Location: Yale Club 50 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY, 10017
  • Open to the public. Learn more here.

Unlocking People Power: Why investing in local leadership development will accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals

  • Host: WomenLift Health
  • Event Description: Join the Africa Leadership Institute, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Health Corps, Lemann Foundation, Teach For All, WomenLift Health and members of the People First Community for an in-person conversation on how we can affect lasting transformation through investing in leadership development.
  • Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25 / 8:00 – 9:30 AM
  • Location: Harvard Club 35 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
  • Open to the public. Learn more here.

Greening Disaster Response: New Solutions to Decarbonize Humanitarian Action

  • Host: Action Against Hunger
  • Event Description: The nonprofit sector faces a paradox: cash-strapped NGOs promote sustainability and wellbeing, but most run on fossil fuels that are expensive, worsen the climate crisis, and generate air pollution, which harms human health. Yet, most NGOs lack the capacity for a potentially complex assessment of energy needs and planning renewable alternatives, particularly in rapidly changing emergency and post-emergency settings such as disasters and refugee camps. This event will explore these challenges and the ways emerging technologies and new programs can help green the world’s humanitarian response and development operations.
  • Date/Time: Tuesday, September 24 / 11:00 – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Virtual
  • Open to the public. Learn more and register here.

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These events offer a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, foster collaboration, and accelerate progress on the global challenges we all face.

Learn more about Global Impact Ventures and our commitment to inspiring greater giving and amplifying the voices of those making a difference around the world. We encourage you to stay engaged with the conversations happening this week and beyond and join us in envisioning and working toward a better world.