--- title: A mid-year catch up 💛 --- How is your year going so far? ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   | View in browser JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER Hello all,   It’s hard to believe we are heading into June with three great events behind us and three more excellent events planned for July, September and November - our aim is always to bring insights from various areas of the sector to expand knowledge and to interest those in the sector and those who aspire to work in the sector.   Enjoy a wrap-up of some of the events we have held, and check out those coming up, where we hope to see you meet our speakers and network with colleagues.   Jill Scanlon attended the Women Deliver conference in Melbourne as a Media representative – check out her blog, which brings some of the excitement and colour from what was a fantastic event for women from all over the world.   WE also thank Maya McGain for her great work as Volunteer Coordinator over the past 15 months – Maya has a full-time role now, so it's time for her to move into the sector with a bright future ahead. Will you be our next Volunteer Coordinator?? Check our website for details. If you have been a participant in our mentoring program as a mentor or mentee, You will have just received a request for some feedback - this is vital we need to have this to enable us to apply for DGR status - your feedback could make a huge difference and enable us to establish a paid role to manage Women in Aid & Development and we cannot do this without reliable income from grants, donations and gifts. Please complete the short survey so we can ensure the sustainability of WiAD over the long term.   Many thanks,  Chris Franks - WiAD Chair Recap of our IWD ONLINE Event   This year, the UN Women theme for IWD was Balance the Scales, to ensure fair, inclusive, and accessible justice for every woman and girl in the world.   Our first event for the year was ONLINE, and in celebration of International Women's Day. We were delighted to present an international group of speakers who work in some of the most challenging areas of the world on International Women's Day.   Thank you to Noor Azizah: Co-Executive Director, Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network (RMCN); Jules Frost: Chief Executive Officer, Hagar International and Debbie Stothard: Co-ordinator & Founder, ALTSEAN - three brilliant speakers.   WiAD Board Director, Jill Scanlon, shared a recap of the event. You can read it here.   Don’t worry if you missed the event; you can also watch the recording below! Watch the recording here Joint Event with Mary MacKillop Today   Mary MacKillop Today and WiAD hosted a powerful conversation on climate justice in the Pacific.  It was an insightful discussion with an outstanding panel of speakers from the Pacific and ChildFund who together illuminated the important issue of women, gender, and climate for everyone present. The room was marked by a strong sense of connection and shared purpose, with stories that were both personal and globally significant.   Special Thanks to our speakers Sera Osborne from Psychiatric Survivors Association, Fiji, Sainiana Rokovukago from Caritas Fiji, Sophie Jenkins of Childfund and facilitator Jane Sloane, Director of Mary MacKillop Today, who expertly guided the conversation, highlighting that “it is really important to hear Pacific women’s voices at this time and to really speak to their lived experience.”   A huge thank you to attendees, all of our amazing speakers, Mary MacKillop Today and Pitcher Partners for hosting us. Watch the event recording here Recap of our May 2026 Melbourne Networking Event    Our May networking event took place in Melbourne, where we gathered for a meaningful evening of discussion, interaction and exploration of what we mean when we say gender and climate justice and the intersections and ultimate impacts of those two elements. There was some great networking pre and post, and valuable sharing of insights and experiences. A special thanks to our guest speaker, Anila Schroers, Interim Head of Quality & Impact at Oxfam Australia, and WiAD’s Jill Scanlon for facilitating such a fantastic conversation.   Women in Aid & Development delivers top-quality speakers and events, so please bring your colleagues to the next one. Watch the event recording here WiAD is grateful to our speakers who generously give their time to share knowledge and expertise with our members and supporters. We recognise their contribution with the exclusive WiAD mug - if you see one of these on a desk, you know you are talking to a leader in the sector who is supporting other women to succeed in their careers, to become the best versions of themselves and in sharing how to embrace challenges and opportunities. Our speakers are Women who are helping other Women to have a significant and positive impact on our world. We thank them sincerely.  ACFID Trainings   Introduction to the International Development and Humanitarian Sector Workshops – Brisbane, Adelaide and Online   The peak body for Australian NGOs in international development, Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), is hosting a series of Introduction to the International Development and Humanitarian Sector Workshops in the coming months. These participatory face-to-face events will include an overview of the historical and political context of international development and humanitarian action in Australia; an introduction to ACFID’s Code of Conduct and sector good practice; guest speakers from a range of ACFID members; and opportunities for networking and further learning.   The workshops are open to all, including those who've recently joined or are interested in the development and humanitarian sector. Board members and directors of NGOs and charities working overseas are particularly welcome.   Women in Aid & Development strongly recommends this training for all who are new to the Sector - it's invaluable for building your knowledge.    For any queries, contact afitzpatrick@acfid.asn.au Adelaide: Thursday 23rd July. Register here Online: Mornings of 4th and 5th November. Register here WiAD July Networking Event   Make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, 9 July 2026, for WiAD's July ONLINE Networking event, at which a sector-leading organisation and its CEO will be profiled, along with insights into career building in the sector.   Keep an eye out on our Events page for more details coming soon! WiAD Volunteer Spotlight Emily Moreton is the Director of Effectiveness and Engagement at the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), where she is responsible for leading the development of strategy and programs which aim to strengthen the practice, accountability and effectiveness of ACFID’s members.   Emily is passionate about creating spaces for learning and knowledge sharing across the sector, including with international civil society, and connecting research with practice. She serves as the Chair of the Global Standard Partnership and works closely with international civil society networks. Previously, Emily worked in education for over 10 years, including as a teacher trainer in Indonesia.   She has a Master of Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development and has taught as part of university courses on disaster risk reduction. Emily has a wide range of experience as a volunteer in community and not-for-profit organisations, including as Women in Aid & development leader in Canberra.  Welcoming Our New Volunteers WIAD is only able to deliver events and a mentoring program thanks to the work of volunteers. We welcome Claudia Miranda-Veloso as our new Communications Intern and again thank Nina Natsaya for her input over the last 6 months.   We also welcome Zeba Vaugh as our new Speaker and Venue Coordinator, who will assist in finding and briefing speakers, sourcing venues, delivering events, thanking our speakers and delivering their exclusive mugs! These are both pivotal roles at WiAD. Copyright © 2023 Women in Aid and Development, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in being part of the Women in Aid and Development network Women in Aid and Development, PO Box 5050, Greenwich, NSW 2065 Unsubscribe Manage preferences | | --- |