Wednesday Webinars

Wednesday Webinars by DIHAD: An exclusive webinar series providing the best practices and up-to-date information to the Humanitarian Aid & Development community.

The Webinars will have a panel of industry experts from our key exhibitors and partners and is scheduled every third Wednesday of each month. All Webinars are FREE to attend.

The Wednesdays Webinar by DIHAD is in partnership with Waterfalls Continuous Education.

December 15, 2021 | 16:00 – 17:00 (UAE time)

“USAID and the New Partnerships Initiative: How the largest bi-lateral aid donor is reaching out to new partners”

USAID has long been the largest bilateral aid donor in the international development market. Recently, it has grown even further in size and has taken important steps to making its funding more accessible to new partners around the world. While securing funds from USAID can still be resource-intensive and highly competitive, getting a piece of the $21 billion annual USAID market can be well worth the effort for many organizations.

The session will have a discussion on USAID and their outreach initiative to new partners: how the largest bi-lateral aid donor is diversifying their partner base.

Mr. Mike Shanley
CEO, AidKonekt

Mr. Matthew Johnson
Industry Liaison and Communications Director
Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID

Mr. Eric James
CEO, Field Ready

Mr. Scott Lansell
Vice President for International Development and Relief, GeoPoll

In Collaboration with

Previous Webinars

November 17, 2021 | 16:00 – 17:00 (UAE time)

“Early Childhood Education in Conflict Zones”

It was estimated that 128 million primary and secondary aged children are out of school in conflict zones. During conflicts, schools are often destroyed or become unsafe for education. Students are forced to leave school, making them more vulnerable and at risk of violence, forced labor and probably permanent displacement. Ensuring that children having access to early childhood education during conflict protects their rights to education, instills a sense of equality, and foster resilience, inclusion, and tolerance.

The aim of this Webinar is to highlight the importance of early childhood education and educational needs in conflict zones.

Prof. Mohamed Abdulla Albaili
Chairman, Educators without Borders Organization

Prof. K M Baharul Islam
Professor of Communications, Chairperson of the Centre for Public Policy and Government at the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur, and Member of EWBI Board of Trustees

Ms. Sarosh Rahimatulla
Education Expert and Member of EWBI Board of Trustees

In Collaboration with

October 20, 2021 | 16:00 – 17:00 (UAE time)

“How can new technologies and systems address Food Security”

The session aims to discuss how new technologies and modern approaches can accelerate food security, towards meeting the UN’s Sustainable Agenda, specifically Zero Hunger. The audience will learn about specific initiatives initiated by the industry, government, academia and corporates. Speakers will brainstorm and share ideas on other potential approaches for lowering barriers in these efforts. The audience will be invited to share their ideas and ask questions.

Speakers

Mr. Ahmed Al Shaibani
Head of Design Strategy & Innovation
Real Estate Development, Food Tech Valley, Wasl (Moderator)

Mr. Essa AbdulRahman Al Hashmi
Head of Food and Water Security Office,
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, UAE

Dr. Mohammed Abdul Mohsen Al-Yafei
Associate Professor
Vice Dean and Chair of Department of Integrative Agriculture in the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, UAE University