​​Council on Foundations Global Grantmaking Essentials training

November 12th, 13th, and 19th | Virtual

This training provides a thorough overview of the laws governing global grantmaking and offers practical solutions for foundation staff responsible for making grants abroad. Over the course of three days, you will connect with Council on Foundations staff and guest speakers with deep knowledge of specific issues to gain practical understanding through peer learning and dedicated Q&A time. Register here.

Endorsed by NEID Member Ina Breuer

An Evening with Cristosal 

Wednesday, November 12, 5pm EST | NYC
Cristosal and the Host Committee - Aryeh Neier, Uzra Zeya, Hector Lindo, Jasmine Romero, David Curtiss, Amrit Singh, Caroline Kronley, Helen Mack, Annie Pforzheimer and Ben McKenzie - invite you to an evening in support of human rights. As Cristosal marks its 25th Anniversary, we gather to reflect on this defining moment, to celebrate the courage of those who refuse silence, and to raise the resources needed to continue defending justice, truth, and voice across the region. Register here. 

Endorsed by NEID Member Beth McFayden

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The Global South House at COP30

November 12-20 | Virtual

How can climate and nature finance reach the communities facing — and resisting — the climate and environmental crises safely and effectively? The Global South House is an initiative by the Alianza Socioambiental Fondos del Sur and the Rede Comuá networks, dedicated to influencing financial flows by transforming funding into a tool for socio-environmental justice for communities in the territories of the Global South. Its first edition will take place at 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in 2025, in partnership with the Rede de Fundos Comunitários da Amazônia Brasileira (Community Funds of the Brazilian Amazon Network) and the #ShiftThePower movement. It will foster dialogue and collective construction with key stakeholders in the fields of philanthropy, climate, and nature finance, always centering local solutions. The House will remain active across major philanthropy and funding forums — connecting ideas, people, and resources from a Global South perspective. Register and watch live here.

Endorsed by NEID Member Meaghan English 

An Evening with Cristosal 

Thursday, November 13,  5pm EST |  Washington D.C
Cristosal and the Host Committee - Juan Pappier, Carolina Jimenez, Doug Farah, Katya Salazar, Diane Paulsell, Carlos Ruiz - invite you to an evening in support of human rights in Central America. As Cristosal marks its 25th Anniversary, we gather to reflect on this defining moment, to celebrate the courage of those who refuse silence, and to raise the resources needed to continue defending justice, truth, and voice across the region. Register here.

Endorsed by NEID Member Beth McFayden

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An Evening of Impact and Insight with The Life You Can Save

Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PST | Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
Hosts: Charlie Bresler,  co-Founder of The Life You Can Save, and Teresa Coffey-Gordon, U.S. Managing Director of Transformational Philanthropy

With global poverty still claiming countless lives, your donations support impactful solutions through our effective nonprofits. This event brings that impact to life, offering a space to discuss and celebrate our collective efforts for lasting change. This is the perfect opportunity to see first-hand how evidence-backed interventions reduce global poverty and save lives. We are looking forward to an insightful discussion with our panel, and we invite you to help shape the conversation by submitting your questions in advance using the form below. Click here to learn more and register to attend in person!

Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara

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Paul Farmer Symposium on Global Health Equity: Mental Health Matters 2025 | Partners In Health |  November 18, 2025, from 1:30 - 4:30pm ET

The global mental health crisis is one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time. Dr. Paul Farmer taught us that advancing mental health requires care that extends beyond clinical settings—addressing the broader social, economic, and structural determinants that profoundly influence mental well-being, including poverty, displacement, and systemic inequity. 

We invite you to join us virtually for the 2025 Paul Farmer Symposium on Global Health Equity, where a keynote address and engaging panel discussions will explore how comprehensive approaches can meaningfully respond to the global crisis in mental health care. Learn more and register here.

Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara​​

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Lessons from Grassroots Feminist Leaders

Thursday, November 20, 2025 5:00 PM -  8:00 PM PT
Location: San Diego, CA 92130 (address will be provided by Nov 6)

Please join President and CEO PeiYao Chen, Vice President of Programs Regina Tamés. We're especially excited to welcome Melania Canales Poma and Lía Zevallos, feminist activists from Peru, who are leading powerful efforts to advance justice and strengthen movements in their communities. Together, we will learn more about their collaborative work to confront gender-based violence and advance visibility, collective care, and sovereignty.​​ Register here.

Endorsed by NEID Member Global Fund for Women

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Meeting the Moment: Doing Development Differently

November 20th, 11am-1pm PT | Santa Clara University (500 El Camino Real)

In an exclusive fireside chat and panel discussion, we’ll galvanize our sector and communities to take effective solutions to scale—drawing inspiration from BRAC’s pioneering work in social enterprise as a model for sustainable, market-driven impact. 

With a focus on social enterprises, we’ll explore how sustainable, market-driven impact can complement traditional forms of international aid and fortify social impact organizations against the changing tides. Space is limited, so we kindly request you RSVP by Friday, October 31, 2025 to Natalie Fellows at natalie.fellows@bracusa.org. 

Endorsed by NEID Member Meaghan English 

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The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) convenings

November 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya

Join CVT in Nairobi: As global humanitarian funding continues to shrink, local refugee-serving organizations are stepping up with strength, innovation, and deep commitment. This trip is an opportunity to see that work firsthand. But it’s more than a visit:  it’s a chance to listen, learn, and stand in solidarity with the communities and providers on the frontlines of healing and human rights.

1. Attend the Nairobi Convening:  November 10: A one-day summit featuring refugee mental health leaders from CVT, RefuSHE, ORAM, HIAS, and others.

   1. A morning panel on Kenya’s refugee care landscape

   2. A lunch performance with young women from RefuSHE

   3. Afternoon discussions centered on LGBTQ+ refugee needs

   4. Networking and social hour to close the day

2. Join the Full Delegation Trip:  November 9–15, a week-long immersive journey that includes:

   1.  Site visits with CVT clinicians and local partners

   2. Cultural exploration and dialogue

   3. A closing (optional) two-day safari for reflection and connection

3. Do both!

Please contact Peter Dross for more information: pdross@cvt.org

Endorsed by NEID Member Ina Breuer

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Haitian Women's Fund Launch

December 2nd, 11am - 1pm EST | Manhattan, New York, NY

Calling all NEID members interested in Haiti, supporting women and girls, or based out of New York City: Join the Haitian Women's Collective on Dec 2 for the Launch of their Haitian Women's Fund event. For more information contact Carine Jocelyn at carine@thehwc.org.

Endorsed by NEID Member Sarah Candio

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Better Together: Biomedical Science at a Crossroads and International Collaboration as a Way to Move Forward

December 11th, 4:30-8:00 p.m. ET | Ragon Institute, Cambridge

International development and scientific inquiry are facing a historically difficult moment with an uncertain future. How do we go from here to a world where everyone benefits from biomedical research? This panel brings together experts from academia, industry, and government to explore this moment and chart a path forward. Our speakers will discuss the current landscape, share different perspectives on international scientific cooperation, and tackle a fundamental question: how do we build a world where everyone benefits from the transformative power of science? And how do we remove barriers to participation? Register here.

​Endorsed by NEID Member Ina Breuer