NGO Project Management, Communications and Strategy
Over 15 years of experience in communications and eight years of experience in fundraising and project management for non-profits.
Interests and areas of expertise include: youth empowerment, protection, gender and social inclusion, civic participation, NGO networks, education, and sport for development.
I am a development professional currently living in Berlin and working at Skateistan as a Skate Project Specialist.
Originally from Canada, I studied Political Science and International Relations at the University of British Columbia, and hold a diploma in Journalism. I have worked in Afghanistan, Cambodia, South Africa, Germany, and Canada, as well as volunteered in Bolivia, Ecuador and Palestine.
I am a citizen of the world who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, results-oriented organisation with a strong vision for social change. I’m a strategic thinker with hands-on communications skills and proven leadership abilities. I’m intellectually curious and excited by creative work with a real impact. I am someone who makes good things happen.
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I am based in Berlin, Germany, and can be contacted at rhianon.bader@gmail.com
Twitter: @RhianonB
LinkedIn: rhianon-bader
I recently returned from a six-month sabbatical of sorts which I’d spent traveling around South America on a motorcycle. Before leaving, Fast Times motorcycle magazine did a little profile about me. It’s not really so much about my work, more about what I do for fun, but I thought I’d share it since it’s something …
Between 2010 and 2012 I managed production on a book profiling the first five years of the Skateistan non-profit organization’s work, entitled “Skateistan – The Tale of Skateboarding in Afghanistan.” The result is a self-published, 320-page book highlighting the inspiring individuals behind the project, including staff, volunteers, and, of course, the kids. Showcasing hundreds of striking photos …
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During the last five years working at Skateistan I was asked a couple times to write stories for external media, and even a column for the Huffington Post. Unfortunately between living in somewhat of a warzone and growing professional responsibilities I didn’t manage to fit this in. An exception however is the article below, which I wrote …
