KTF brings together NGOs at Pawa Liklik NGO Forum
KTF had the privilege of bringing together an extraordinary group of people working in development across the globe as hosts of the inaugural Pawa Liklik NGO Forum in Sydney on 22 October.
The ‘Strong’ ‘Small’ NGO Forum brought together small to medium sized NGOs working in an international context to share knowledge, experience and ideas that reflect the unique challenges experienced by the 'little guys'.
Conversations with sector colleagues highlighted to us – a medium-sized NGO ourselves – that often smaller organisations miss out on opportunities to present, discuss, question, share and learn at professional learning events, hatching the idea of a tailored gathering targeted at strengthening the role and resilience of small to medium sized Australian NGOs working in overseas aid and international development.
Smaller NGOs face a suite of unique challenges that are related to their size. However, they also demonstrate a range of qualities and approaches to development that make them efficient, nimble and adept in creating meaningful impact and delivering outcomes in collaboration with people and communities.
The forum’s purpose was to provide a platform for us to share knowledge and expertise, ideas, plans and policies, and monitoring and evaluation outcomes with the sector. Held as an official side event of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)’s annual conference, the forum featured a range of speakers from international development (large and small), government and corporate supporters. Presenters openly and honestly shared a broad spectrum of thoughts and ideas for development and growth.
“Great opportunity to hear from a diverse group”
“Lots of interesting and relevant contributions”
“Good to meet others and seek advice”
“Great to bring together small NGOs to share experiences”
“Good mix of practical knowledge and hints – warts & all!”
“One day is not enough!”
We are indebted to our amazing forum partners, ACFID and Good Will Hunters, and the extraordinary speakers, panellists and facilitators who made the forum such a success.
Our warmest tenkyu tru to:
Nigel Spence, CEO, ChildFund Australia
Celia Grenning, CEO, Kyeema Foundation
Prue Ingram, CEO, Interplast
Klara Henderson, CEO, Australian Doctors International
Terri Anderson, Country Director, So They Can
Mat Tinkler, Director of Policy & International Programs, Save the Children Australia
Brayden Howie, CEO, Action on Poverty
Sophie Jenkins, Partnerships & Performance Group Leader, Mary MacKillop Today
Emily Fuller, Director, Mundango Abroad
Emily Wellard-Baring, Senior Philanthropy & Non Profit Services Manager, Perpetual
Luke Branagan, Director of Philanthropic Services, JBWere
Rachel Mason Nunn, Founder & Director, Good Will Hunters
Prof Stephen Howes, Director, Development Policy Centre, The Australian National University
Georgina Camp, CEO, Huber Social
Shane Nichols, CEO, Good Return
Marc Purcell, CEO, ACFID
Jody Lightfoot, Director, Campaign for Australian Aid
Majdie Hordern, Operations Manager ANCP, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Rosie Wheen, CEO, WaterAid Australia
We are already looking forward to next year’s event!