LEADERS OF CHANGE: dare to lead for public good

"Values in Action" is a series of networking events designed to create a space for sharing, exchanging ideas and practices, and building solidarity among colleagues from the non-profit sector. Join us to come together in those moments when mutual support strengthens our voices.

LEADERS OF CHANGE

Dare to lead for public good

We’re all used to talking or hearing about causes. Often, our feeds are filled with examples of good deeds where an individual, team, or organization has made a positive change—be it for another person or an entire community. Have you ever wondered about the effort behind these stories?

Join us just a day before the season of miracles and goodwill, to connect and discuss what it means to be a leader of change and work for the public good. Come and meet, share, or hear firsthand from people who work in civil society organizations, the business sector, or independently on their own initiatives.

Event Details

Date: December 3, 2024Time: 4:30 PMLocation: Toplocentrala, Hall 4

Let’s talk openly, seek shared solutions, support one another, and rediscover the meaning behind our continued efforts. Together, we will celebrate the good in each of us. Following the event’s official part, a short cocktail reception will be held. This time, we’ll raise a toast to a special occasion—Impact Drive’s 7th birthday.

Discussion Topics

• Aspects of leadership for the public good

• The environment, understanding, and recognition of the human role in the success of causes

• Social recognition and appreciation

• Balancing personal life and personal health (physical and mental)

• Additional challenges for women in leadership (higher expectations, dismissal and underestimation, perfectionism, etc.)

• Challenges and advantages

• That feeling of “changing the world” for someone

Facilitator

Anita Jones, Soul Work

Anita Jones brings over 15 years of experience in project management for non-profit organizations, specializing in regranting, monitoring, and evaluation of programs funded by EEA Grants and the EU, as well as in public policy research. As a trainer in group dynamics and personal development, she actively develops programs and training materials related to diversity, inclusion, communication in multicultural settings, and active citizenship.

Anita is the founder of the Soul Work project, which uses innovative approaches to personal development and transformation, helping individuals release internal conflicts and blocks to create fulfilling and meaningful lives for themselves, their loved ones, and their communities. She believes that social change begins with individual transformation, open communication, and the exchange of ideas among diverse people.

Program

• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Arrival and registration

• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Facilitated discussion

• 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Cocktail reception and informal networking

We invite you to an inspiring event and open dialogue where you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences, meet new allies, and reconnect with old partners for common causes and goals!

Important Information

The event is free, but pre-registration is required by December 2, 2024.

The BIRDS in BG project is co-funded by the European Union.The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.