Moderated by Hafeeza Rashed, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Moore Philanthropy, Comic Relief US recently convened its first grantee gathering since 2019. The event featured a thought-provoking panel discussion on the importance of investing in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and youth-led organizations. Leaders shared insights on why including youth as decision-makers is essential to solving complex problems and creating the change we want to see in the world.
Speakers included:
- Hafeeza Rashed, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Moore Philanthropy (moderator)
- Alison Moore, CEO, Comic Relief US
- Ayo Roach, VP of Grants Programs, Comic Relief US
- Olga Busbaher, MSc Candidate at LSE, Youth Advisory Council Alumna
- Gerard Allison, Founder of Lumiere, Youth Design Center Alumnus
- Zipporah Hawa Moriba, Founder of the Girls Aid Movement, Plan International USA