In a turbulent world, what kind of mindset do we need to navigate a career in an increasingly fragmented and divisive international environment? Is it still possible to thrive and make a difference in the nonprofit and social impact sector?
Join us for a conversation with inspiring peacemakers Sarah Noble and Tania Tam who will share about their experiences and personal journey in the nonprofit world.
The event will be moderated by Olivia Bornyi, with introductory remarks by our Guest of Honor, H.E. Ms. Khadra Ahmed Dualeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations, Geneva.
Light refreshments will be served.
The Speakers
Sarah Noble is a Canadian-born peace advocate based in Geneva, Switzerland. She has over 20 years of experience in global organizations focused on peacebuilding, humanitarian issues, and non-profit public interest media. Sarah is the Head of Global Engagement at the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation where she works on inner development and the linkages between arts and peace. She is also co-founder of the PeaceTalks at Interpeace a storytelling platform to showcase inspirational stories of peace. Passionate about storytelling as a tool for healing and social change, Sarah believes in its power to address global challenges. She is the mom of 2 small kids and is motivated by a desire to be a good ancestor.
Tania Tam is a behavioral scientist who has conducted award-winning research on international development work. She currently works for USAID (amidst the shutdown) and is also a Faculty Lead for the Applied ResearchProgram at the Geneva Graduate Institute, and she also trains teachers to help their students develop their psychosocial skills so that they can flourish in a world in transition. Tania received her doctorate in the Psychology of Conflict in Northern Ireland from Oxford University. She applies her research to her work and has published extensively in the top journals in the field. Tania also speaks four languages and has worked as a Professor of Psychology as well as for many companies and international organizations. Her experience includes work in over 25 countries.
ABOUT THE INSPIRING PEACEMAKERS SERIES
Inspiring Peacemakers Series is a flagship initiative of The Peacebuilding Initiative in collaboration with Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance. Expanded and refreshed, the series offers a platform to our students for robust, frank, and diverse discussions with inspiring peacemakers.
Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance is a Swiss-based private philanthropic initiative founded by Singaporeans Dorothy and John Nagulendran to promote a more peaceful world. Its mission is to harness the strategic value of private philanthropy by offering peacemakers a platform for creativity, personal growth, and empowerment.