Open Call for Reviewers | Lever for Change

May-June, 2025 | Virtual

 

Lever for Change is seeking external evaluators from NEID’s network to read, score, and provide feedback to top applicants in Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million Open Call. Reviewers are asked to attend a 1-hour training webinar and then read ~10 proposals for constructive feedback between May – June 2025. We estimate the process will take about 10 hours and will be done in an online platform on your own time. Reviewers receive an honorarium of $500 USD. Please fill out this form if you are interested! 

Endorsed by NEID Member Ina Jamuna Breuer

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Building Solidarity with Global Movements Academy | Thousand Currents

May 19-22, 2025 | Atlanta, GA

 

Join NEID Member organization Thousand Currents for their next Building Solidarity with Global Movements Academy, an immersive, in-person experience focused on building solidarity with grassroots movements in the Global South. In addition to the core in-person Academy experience, participants will embark on a 12-month post-program learning journey where they will receive ongoing support, both as a cohort and individually, as they work to implement the goals and strategies developed during the Academy. Learn more about the Academy and apply today! 

Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara

 

SOLVE at MIT | MIT SOLVE

May 22, 2025 | Virtual

 

Solve at MIT, held virtually on May 22nd, is Solve’s annual event that brings together global social innovators, the MIT community, investors and philanthropists, and industry experts to share breakthrough solutions that address global challenges across climate, health, learning, economic prosperity, and Indigenous communities. This event is free and made possible but the members and supporters of MIT Solve. If you would like to join, please fill out this Request an Invitation form.

Endorsed by NEID Member Meaghan English

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Biophilia: A Global View of Humanity's Love for Nature | Mongabay

May 23, 2025 | Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary, Boylston, MA

 

Please join us for the artist reception for Biophilia: A Global View of Humanity’s Love for Nature, featuring inspiring images of nature by Alejandro Prescott Cornejo, Erik Hoffner, Rhett Butler, and Romi Castagnino. Alejandro and Erik, along with other Mongabay staff, will be joining us in person to share insights into their art and their work in global conservation journalism. RSVP by May 13 to confirm your attendance by emailing Lily Martin (lily@mongabay.com).

Endorsed by NEID Member Jessica Brown

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Accion Annual Claugus Award and Reception honoring Michael Chu and Kash Rangan

June 17, 2025, 5:30-7:00 pm | 25 East 78th Street, NYC

 

Please join us for a cocktail reception where we will pay tribute to two extraordinary leaders who have contributed exceptional work and innovation to the field of financial inclusion, and played a significant role shaping the next generation of leaders in inclusive finance. Both Kash and Michael are famous at HBS for teaching the popular elective course, ‘Business at the Base of the Pyramid’. In 2006, they partnered with Accion to launch the HBS-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance and thanks to their leadership, more than 1,000 leaders from 500+ organizations and 100+ countries have been equipped with insights, connections, and capabilities to help increase access to economic opportunity around the world. 

 

The Claugus Award is presented to leaders in the field of inclusive finance and named in honor of Accion benefactor Edward Claugus, a skilled investor who was passionate about social change. RSVP to Abdulahi Abdalla: aabdalla@accion.org or 202-888-4325 

Endorsed by NEID Member Tara Kenney

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CREATE!’s 15th Anniversary Celebration 

June 18, 2025 | Portsmouth, NH

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Join CREATE! (Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the Environment) on June 18, 2025, for a celebration of Senegalese food and a look at CREATE’s work with food security and food sovereignty in Senegal.  Senegalese chef and food activist, Pierre Thiam, has designed a menu of delicious Senegalese small plates, prepared by Portsmouth chef, David Vargas.  The evening will also include video narratives by CREATE! community members, a silent auction, and the beautiful water views of Portsmouth’s Carey Cottage (400 Little Harbor Road, Portsmouth, NH). More details and registration available here.

Endorsed by NEID Member Mary-Kay Miller

 

Issroff Family Foundation Meet the Partners: An Intimate Engagement

June 24, 2025 | Virtual

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Save the date to meet the 2025 Collaborative Learning Initiative Cohort. More info to follow. Please reach out to Karen Ansara or NEID Global for more information.

Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara

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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.

Endorsed by NEID Member Sasha Chanoff