We are thrilled to announce that Benjamin Feit became Panagora Group’s new President and CEO on September 3. Betsy Bassan, who founded the company in 2011 and has shepherded its success as President and CEO since, will stay on as Chair of the Board of Directors and President Emeritus. They will work closely together to drive Panagora’s growth, foster its culture of ownership and inclusion, and support its global workforce to continue to provide high-quality, high-impact technical assistance. Ben is a passionate and inspiring executive leader with over 30 years of experience, who has gained a reputation as a thought leader committed to sustainable local solutions. He first joined Panagora as chief operating officer in February 2024. During his tenure, he helped to drive Panagora’s continued growth and impact, co-leading strategic planning with Betsy, cultivating partnerships, and fostering innovation and learning. Ben’s appointment follows an extensive search for a leader with the vision, experience, and skills to lead the company. “Ben is the perfect fit for Panagora. He is growth-minded, dynamic, and committed to our principles of localization, innovation, DEI, empowerment, and employee ownership,” said Betsy. “I look forward to seeing Panagora continue to grow under his leadership, and to our workforce continuing to thrive and create a lasting impact worldwide.” To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/dFcdWmvA #employeeownership #globaldev #PanagoraProud
Panagora Group
International Trade and Development
Silver Spring, Maryland 15,535 followers
Making our world a better place for good.
About us
Panagora Group is a woman- and employee-owned social enterprise dedicated to high-impact international development. Our goal is to provide innovative solutions that build national capacity and promote sustainability through robust local participation and capacity building, utilizing highly integrated and private sector solutions. Throughout our work, we embrace a virtuous circle of knowledge stewardship, collaborative learning, and application of evidence to heighten and accelerate positive health and development outcomes. Panagora is a social enterprise with an established USAID NICRA. EXPERTISE Panagora offers a range of international development and global health services and experts. We provide short- and long-term technical assistance at the country level or in Washington, D.C. Drawing on decades of experience across all developing regions, our team offers a range of foundational international health and development services. SERVICES As a small business, we are able to implement novel and innovative approaches using highly participatory approaches to mobilize community, civil society, and government energy in defining and owning solutions, and to promote inclusive development that benefits all groups. Ultimately, we work to promote country ownership and sustained performance so that our efforts help achieve our mission of making the world a better place for good. ABOUT THE FOUNDER Betsy Bassan, Panagora’s President and CEO, has held a variety of executive and leadership positions, e.g., at Chemonics International, Save the Children, Society for International Development, and the Small Business Association of International Companies. She brings a proven track record of transformational leadership, spurring teams to achieve ambitious strategies in highly pragmatic ways, from policy advocacy in Washington, D.C., to community-level programming in developing countries.
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External link for Panagora Group
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- FP/RH, MCH, HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Capacity building, Private sector health and public-private partnerships, Community mobilization, Health systems strengthening, Knowledge management, Monitoring and evaluation, Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting, Training, and Activity Implementation
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8601 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, Maryland, US
Employees at Panagora Group
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Marc D. Shapiro, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant Evaluation, Monitoring, Research, Learning, Impact Measurement, Knowledge Management
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Donna Vincent Roa, PhD, ABC, CDPM®
Innovation Leader | Localization and Turnaround Expert | Author | Broadcast Quality Voiceover Talent | Certified AI Prompt Engineer
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Violet Buluma
Experienced Banker and International Development Specialist ( Health, Environment and Development)
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Eddie Zhou
Updates
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🎉 #October is our month at #Panagora !💖 As a woman- and employee-owned social enterprise we are excited to celebrate #EmployeeOwnershipMonth and #WomensSmallBusinessMonth! Did you know 80% of our workforce are women and people of color, including at our leadership and executive levels? According to research from the The ESOP Association, female employee owners earn 17% higher wages than their peers, while women of color who are employee owners earn 30% higher wages than their peers. Employee ownership fosters success by promoting teamwork, cultivating a culture of ownership, and encouraging community building. 🤝 #EmployeeOwnership #WOSB #WomenOwned #DiversityInLeadership #SharedSuccess #TeamOwnership #OwnYourWork
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🎉Thank you to everyone who joined us for #Panagora Group’s Open House! It was a wonderful evening filled with great conversations, delicious food, and inspiring connections. We loved introducing our new CEO, Benjamin Feit, and celebrating our founder Betsy Bassan's new role. Here’s to future collaborations with all our colleagues, partners, and friends! 🥂✨ #PanagoraOpenHouse #Networking #Community #NetworkingEvent #InternationalDevelopment #MeetOurTeam #CommunityConnections #FutureCollaborations #PanagoraGroup #OpenHouse2024 #TogetherForChange #CelebratingLeadership
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🌍 On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, #Panagora Group reaffirms our commitment to creating equitable opportunities for all. Together with our partners and communities, we develop innovative solutions that empower individuals and foster sustainable change. Let’s unite our efforts to build a world where everyone can thrive, free from poverty. 💪💙 #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty #PanagoraGroup #EndPoverty #PovertyEradication #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalGoals #EmpowerCommunities #TogetherForChange #SocialImpact #InnovateForChange
Living in dignity and free from poverty is a fundamental human right. Yet, if current trends continue, 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty by 2030. “Eradicating poverty is an essential foundation for humane, dignified societies that leave no one behind,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. “Let’s re-commit to making poverty history." Read more: https://lnkd.in/d33ahMb
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🌍✨ Happy Global Handwashing Day! ✋🧼 Clean hands are a first line of defense against infectious diseases, contributing significantly to reducing mortality rates, especially in vulnerable populations. As a company that is passionate about #GlobalHealth, #Panagora believes in the simple yet powerful act of handwashing in promoting health and hygiene. #GlobalHandwashingDay #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #CleanHands #SoapAndWater #HealthyCommunities #HealthForAll #TogetherForHealth
Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases. Yet, 2.3 billion people at home and around 802 million children at school lack access to proper handwashing facilities with soap and water. On Tuesday's Global Handwashing Day, UNICEF is urging countries to make hand hygiene a priority to save lives. https://lnkd.in/d3Ncb8A3
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We’re #PanagoraProud to announce the launch of the USAID Strengthening Transformative and Equitable Partnerships (STEP) initiative. #STEP is a flagship project that will drive #USAID’s localization agenda. Implemented by #Panagora Group in collaboration with USAID’s Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships (LFT) Hub, STEP is designed to foster transformational, equitable partnerships that empower local actors to lead sustainable development efforts in their own communities. By providing tailored #CapacityStrengthening and technical assistance, STEP aims to broaden USAID’s partner base and support its hashtag #localization agenda. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJpVrxmY #sustainability #SocialImpact #globaldev #socent #intldev #devcomms #foreignaid
Panagora Group Launches USAID’s STEP to Strengthen Locally Led Development - Panagora
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🚨 Exciting Update: LGHS Cameroon Bidder’s Conference 🚨 Join us on October 17, 2024, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM GMT at the Djeuga Hotel in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for a hybrid event that offers both in-person and virtual attendance options! 🗣️ The conference will be conducted in English, with real-time French translations available. Please remember to bring your personal device headsets to access live translations! 📅 RSVP today by emailing us at LGHSGrants@lghsproject.net to secure your spot. 🔗 A recording of the event will be available shortly afterward on all RFA platforms. #LGHS #Cameroon #BidderConference #GlobalHealthSecurity #Partnerships #GrantOpportunities #Yaounde
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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today, we honor and celebrate Indigenous peoples' rich histories, cultures, and contributions. Let us recognize their enduring strength and resilience while committing to justice and respect for Indigenous rights. Together, we work toward a future rooted in equality and understanding. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HonorIndigenousCommunities #BelovedCommunity
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🙋🏾♀️ Girls are leaders 🙋♀️ Girls are change-makers 🙋🏿♀️ Girls are our future This #DayOfTheGirl, join us to celebrate the power of girls around the world and their vision of the future.
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✨ Wow, it is only the second week of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth and we have already reached 41% of our fundraising goal for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Last year, #Panagora received the Volunteer Fundraiser Service Award for exceeding our fundraiser goal - let's go above and beyond one more time! 💗🙏 We will match your donation dollar for dollar, so your support will have double the impact for prevention, treatment, and beyond. NBCF’s resources and services provide critical support throughout the journey. 💖 As Panagora Founder, Chair of the Board, and President Emeritus Betsy Bassan knows firsthand, early detection saves lives. Read Betsy’s story and join us as we work towards #NBCF’s mission to provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer. 🎗 ️Donate here: https://lnkd.in/e2UwEQnh #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #NBCF #EarlyDetection #HelpingWomenNow #BCSM #PreventionIsPower #Survivor