​​MSI Reproductive Choices

October 6, 2025 | 12-1:30pm | Back Bay, Boston

Join MSI Reproductive Choices for a lunchtime conversation with Ogechi Onuoha, Director of Program Operations in Nigeria. Ogechi will share firsthand stories from the frontlines of reproductive healthcare in the Global South - highlighting challenges, breakthroughs, and the transformative impact of expanding access. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from a global health leader. RSVP now to alison.smith@msichoices.org.

Hosted by NEID members Kristi Mahoney, Lisa Valone, Emily Nielsen Jones and Karen Ansara

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​Evening with Ceres

October 6, 2025 | JFK Presidential Library, Boston

​This annual fundraiser is a celebration of the bold leadership and collaborative spirit that’s driving solutions to our most pressing sustainability challenges. You’ll be joined by fellow New England investors, executives, policymakers, philanthropists, and social sector leaders for lively networking, a gourmet vegetarian dinner, and a program featuring compelling speakers. Visit the Evening with Ceres website for more details, including ticket purchase information and sponsorship options.

Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara

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An Evening Social With Oxfam

October 8th 2025, 5:30-7:30PM | Menlo Park

Please join Oxfam America Sister on the Planet, Uyen Nguyen, & Abby Maxman, Oxfam America President and CEO, for an informal social hour on the patio of Menlo Tavern, featuring conversation, refreshments and light bites. RSVP here.

Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara

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Getting to Know the Maya-Achí Agroecology Network (RAMA)

October 8-11 | Rabinal, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala

The International Community Foundation and several local partners are sponsoring a journey to Rabinal, Guatemala, immediately following the Central America Donor's Forum (October 6-7 in Guatemala City). Here is the itinerary for the visit which will focus on the newly-established Maya Achí Agroecology Network (Red de agroecología Maya-Achí, also known as “RAMA”) which is comprised of 4 local organziations: ACPC, Voces y Manos, Qachuu Aloom and Asociacion 13 de marzo. Other local partners such as Fundacion Nueva Esperanza, will be featured for their role in education and youth empowerment, which is ultimately developing a pipeline of local youth leaders. For more information,  contact Eliza Brennan:  eliza@icfnd.org

Endorsed by NEID Member Mary Hawkins

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An Evening with Oxfam

October 9th, 6-8pm PT | Berkeley, CA

Please join us for dinner, featuring a community conversation and brief remarks from Abby Maxman, President and CEO of Oxfam America. Abby will share insights into our work to protect civic space, uphold legal and human rights, and reinforce the democratic foundations that enable nonprofits (and all of us) to thrive—especially at a time when this vital work is increasingly under threat. RSVP here.

Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara

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Celebrate International Day of the Girl with Together Women Rise

October 11th, 2-4 pm ET | Alexandria VA

See here for tickets and more information

Endorsed by NEID Member Together Women Rise

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A Conversation with NY Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof

October 14, 12pm ET | Virtual Event

Kristof will discuss his latest book as well as current events impacting women and girls in the Global South, and the important role that men and boys can play in advancing gender equality.  This event is free and open to all. Register here.

Endorsed by NEID Member Together Women Rise

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Maranyundo Fall Gala
October 17,  6:30 - 9:00pm ET | Rochambeau, 900 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02115

Join us for a night of cocktails, drinks, dancing and an auction to celebrate Maranyundo. Register here. Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara

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Summits Education 10th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, October 17, 6:30 - 9:30 pm | More Than Words (Boston)

Enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating 10 years of impact and dedication to education in Haiti featuring a special screening of the documentary short film, Run from Rain, inspired by Summits Education, Haitian-inspired dinner, and conversations with Paul English, Tracy Kidder, Ophelia Dahl, Alix Cantave, Jess DiPierro Obert, Marie-Flore Chipps, and Cassandre Régnier. Learn more here. 

Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara

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Summits Education Summit with Summits

Saturday, October 18, 2 -5 pm | Hale Education (80 Carby Street, Westwood, MA)

Walk in solidarity with students, teachers, and communities in Haiti at our annual, family-friendly Summit with Summits event, a 3-mile hike filled with Haitian food, music, and fun for all ages! Learn more here. 

Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara

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MIT Solve Challenge Finals

Monday, September 22, 2025 | Apella, 450 E 29th St, New York, NY

Solve Challenge Finals is your front-row seat to the future of innovation for global good, and as a member of the NEID network you’re invited. Held each year during the UN General Assembly and Climate Week, this flagship event unveils MIT Solve’s latest cohort of visionaries—each offering bold, tech-driven solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Attendees witness live pitches as innovators compete for over $1.5 million in funding to scale their impact.​ But the conversations don’t stop at the pitch. Between sessions, we zoom out to ask the big questions: How can AI empower rather than replace? What does climate justice look like in practice? On stage, world leaders, technologists, and disruptors unpack the systems that need reimagining—and the bold ideas reshaping them. Don’t just watch change happen—help drive it! Register before July 15 to take advantage of early-bird pricing, plus $50 off with coupon code NEIDNETWORK. To secure your seat, complete this form to receive a registration link and enter the coupon code at checkout.

Endorsed by NEID Member Meaghan English​

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Finding Refuge Together, RefugePoint's 20th Anniversary Celebration| Refugepoint

October 14, 2025 | Museum of Fine Arts Boston

This celebration will spotlight the stories and resilience of refugees alongside the transformative impact of RefugePoint's innovative programs over the past two decades. The evening will feature global cuisine, vibrant music and dance, compelling storytelling, impactful videos, and a "fireside chat" with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad. RefugePoint is thrilled to honor Barrie Landry (Visionary Humanitarian Award), Isabel Allende (Visionary Storyteller Award), and Goodwin (Goodwill Corporate Award) at the gala. Donations will be accepted in their honor. Contact RefugePoint’s Chief Development Officer, Sarah Hidey, hidey@refugepoint.org, with any questions. Learn more here. Tickets are 20% off through Labor Day!

Endorsed by NEID Member Sasha Chanoff

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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