Catalystas Consulting

📢 Announcement! 📢 We are excited to share that our research proposal on "Exploring the Intersection of Climate and Feminist Funding through CSR Frameworks in Emerging Market Economies", developed by our very own founders Beatrice Maneshi and Aviva Stein, together with Aditi Mukund of the Women In International Relations Network (WIRN) and Leonida Odongo, has been selected out of 123 proposals by the #WalkingTheTalk Consortium, composed of Restless Development, Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, Equipop and Hivos! As part of the call for papers for the upcoming "Financing for Feminist Futures" conference, we will be examining how feminist organizations and climate justice movements can better align and cooperate to access public and private funding in countries with emerging markets such as Kenya and India as part of regulations to promote fair, just, and sustainable futures for all. Watch this space for insights, trends, and intersectional feminist advocacy! #GenderEquality #FeministFunding #Research #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CSR #FloraFaunaAndFeminists #ClimateJusticeIsGenderjustice 

🔍 What’s your biggest challenge when preparing for project evaluations? 🔍 At Catalystas Consulting, we apply intersectional feminist and transformative practices to our evaluation processes, using methods such as Outcome Harvesting, Contribution and Attribution Analysis, Most Significant Change, Impact Assessment, and OECD Criteria. We’ve conducted evaluations for over 30 different projects, often in conflict-affected contexts. As we continue to develop resources for our clients and the broader community, we’d love to hear from you: What’s the most challenging part of the evaluation process for you? Select your top challenge below: 1️⃣ Defining clear objectives and indicators 2️⃣ Gathering and analyzing data 3️⃣ Ensuring stakeholder engagement 4️⃣ Maintaining ethical standards throughout 👇 Drop us a note and let us know in the comments how you tackle these challenges! Your insights could inspire our next resource or podcast episode. #Evaluation #ProjectManagement #CatalystasConsulting #IntersectionalFeminism #TransformativePractice #Development #GlobalDevelopment #LinkedInPoll

What an incredible end to the summer! It’s always a rare treat when our globally-dispersed team can meet up in person. This week, consultants Noura Amkieh - Licensed Psychologist and Arianna Dini finally had the chance to connect face-to-face in London, where they shared a meaningful dinner they discussed their work in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in the Middle East, shared their experiences with postgraduate studies across different countries, and explored the insights therapy can offer on armed conflicts and political debates—areas in which both excel. Grateful for these moments of collaboration and connection! #Teamwork #GlobalCollaboration #MentalHealth #MHPSS #MiddleEast #PostgraduateStudies #ConflictResolution #PsychosocialSupport #GlobalConsulting #WomenInConsulting #ProfessionalGrowth

🍂 Fall is approaching, and many of us are gearing up to plan evaluation reports for various development projects. Since 2018, Catalystas has conducted over 30 evaluations across the globe, often in conflict-affected settings and multi-country projects. Drawing from our extensive experience, we've developed best practices to help you prepare effectively for evaluations. To support you in this process, we've created a downloadable checklist and a podcast episode (Episode 18) to guide you on how to prepare for an evaluation. These resources are part of our commitment to making evaluation processes less daunting, more useful, and always ethical. 📝 Download the checklist here: Checklist: https://lnkd.in/dQheVeS2 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: Podcast Episode 18: https://lnkd.in/d3snutUE Let's ensure that your evaluations are impactful and aligned with best practices! #Evaluation #DevelopmentProjects #Catalystas #BestPractices #EthicalEvaluations #GlobalDevelopment

It's not often that our global team gets to meet in person, so when we do, we make the most of it! Recently, our team members Isabel Medem based in the UK and Judith Vollebregt based in the Netherlands met up in France as part of their efforts to write up their reports for the Global Plastics Action Partnership (GPAP) and enjoy the summer sun. #GlobalNetwork #Catalystas #virtualwork #collaboration

🌟 Catalystsas Consulting Seeks Social Media Marketing Expertise 🌟 We're excited to announce that Catalystsas Consulting is looking for a talented marketing firm or specialist to join our team! We are a small, dynamic feminist consulting firm, and we're in need of someone who can manage our social media presence with passion and precision. What We're Looking For: 🕒 Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per month 💼 Trial Period: 3 months 💶 Compensation: €1200-€1700 for the trial period 📊 Role: Manage and execute our well-planned social media strategy, engage with our audience, and provide analytics to support our organic growth. The Ideal Candidate: ✅ Fluent in English with exceptional writing skills ✅ A committed feminist, well-versed in international development; with experience in social media management across LinkedIn, Instagram,Facebook, and email campaigns ✅ Can adapt to working with our core team which is in CET time-zone. ✅ Bonus: Excellent content creation and graphic design skills. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please check out our Terms of Reference here and get in touch: https://lnkd.in/dFjtuFHp. We’re excited to collaborate with someone who shares our values and vision! #SocialMediaManagement #MarketingSpecialist #FeministConsulting #DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaStrategy #feminism#ContentCreation #FreelanceOpportunity #Marketeer #LinkedInOpportunity #RemoteWork #jobfairy

Curious about what’s on our reading list this summer? ☀🏖 Our team loves to stay inspired and informed with some great books. 📚 Discover our team's top summer reading picks! Beatrice Maneshi Aviva Stein Paula Kantor Noura Amkieh - Licensed Psychologist #Catalystas #GreatBooks #ReadingList #Books #TeamWork

🌟 We want your input! 🌟 At Catalystas, we’re dedicated to providing valuable resources with an intersectional feminist perspective. What free resources would you like to see more of? ✅ How-to Guides: Training, fundraising, or MEL through an intersectional feminist lens ✅ Podcast Episodes: Feminist theory in practice and insights on international development ✅ Explainer Videos: Concepts around development and intersectional feminism ✅ Virtual Coffee Sessions: Networking and support on feminist development topics Your feedback will help us create content that best supports your needs. Cast your vote and let us know! #Catalystas #FeministDevelopment #IntersectionalFeminism #CommunityFeedback

🚨#RoundUp Check out these opportunities! 🚨 👉 CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Climate Research and Education to Advancing Green Development in Africa (CREATE-GreenAfrica) https://lnkd.in/dKAG2AhU 👉 FMO looks for candidates with a passion for FMO’s mission https://lnkd.in/giGden3w 👉 Join the SAHR Gender Justice Accelerator https://lnkd.in/eZBrZ8zZ 👉 UN Young Professionals Programme: Human Rights & Political Affairs https://lnkd.in/eKidhZNS 👉 Head of Campaigns | International Federation for Human Rights | France https://lnkd.in/gMGDQ5nx #Opportunities #Resources #Catalystas

10 years have passed since ISIS first emerged, bringing with it unimaginable suffering, especially to the Yazidi community. This August marks a somber milestone — the 10th anniversary of the Yazidi massacre. As we reflect on a decade of resilience, let us honor the immense progress made by the Yazidi community in restoring peace and justice, even as the threat of terrorism persists. Today, we remember the victims, stand with the survivors, and reaffirm our commitment to a future free from terror.