ATLANTA — The Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) sponsored international visitors who visited Atlanta this week to comprehensively explore non-governmental organization (NGO) management. Tracy Gray, Vice President of Advocacy for the United Nations Association of the United States of America, Atlanta Chapter (UNA-Atlanta), and national and global Management Consultant Eileen Gray led a distinguished panel discussion that included seven countries' NGOs, human rights, and nonprofit leaders.
Under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, the conference focused on strategies for driving NGO awareness, effective fundraising, and best practices for navigating divergent social demands and interests when confronting political, social, and economic challenges.
Gray, also a UNA-Atlanta Board of Directors member, expressed the importance of collaboration and shared insights into the ever-evolving landscape of NGO management. The day-long conference, organized by the Georgia Council for International Visitors, provided a platform for exchanging ideas among international visitors and their American counterparts.
Under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, the conference focused on strategies for driving NGO awareness, effective fundraising, and best practices for navigating divergent social demands and interests when confronting political, social, and economic challenges.
Gray, also a UNA-Atlanta Board of Directors member, expressed the importance of collaboration and shared insights into the ever-evolving landscape of NGO management. The day-long conference, organized by the Georgia Council for International Visitors, provided a platform for exchanging ideas among international visitors and their American counterparts.
Tracy Gray (center), UNA-ATL Board of Directors, Vice President of Advocacy, and Management Consultant Eileen Gray (right) led a panel discussion with international visitors at the NGO Management Conference in Atlanta.
The Department of State sponsored the following international visitors for the NGO Conference:
The conference facilitated meaningful discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing NGOs globally. Participants shared their experiences, insights, and innovative approaches to address the complex issues surrounding human rights, advocacy, and social impact.
This collaborative initiative reflects the commitment of the U.S. Department of State and the GCIV to foster international dialogue and cooperation on critical issues. The participants left with a deeper understanding of NGO management, strengthened connections, and a shared commitment to advancing positive change in their communities.
For more information, please contact:
United Nations Association-Atlanta [email protected]
- The Bahamas: Ms. Alicia Audrey WALLACE, Director, Equality Bahamas
- Mozambique: Ms. Ludmila Da Gloria Mrto, Co-founder and Team Leader, Specialist Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, Abraço de Mana
- Nepal: Ms. Angel LAMA, Advocacy Officer, Blue Diamond Society
- Rwanda: Mr. Fred MUSIIME, Executive Director, Citizen Rights and Development
- Uganda: Mr. Chris NKWATSIBWE, Deputy Chief of Party, SCENE Project, Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF)
- Ukraine: Ms. Maryna HOMENYUK, Program Manager, European Prison Litigation Network (EPLN)
- United Kingdom: Mr. Trevor MACFARLANE, Founding Director, Culture Commons
The conference facilitated meaningful discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing NGOs globally. Participants shared their experiences, insights, and innovative approaches to address the complex issues surrounding human rights, advocacy, and social impact.
This collaborative initiative reflects the commitment of the U.S. Department of State and the GCIV to foster international dialogue and cooperation on critical issues. The participants left with a deeper understanding of NGO management, strengthened connections, and a shared commitment to advancing positive change in their communities.
For more information, please contact:
United Nations Association-Atlanta [email protected]
