The PQMD Collaboration and Learning Forum Opening Session kicks off with a warm welcome from PQMD's Executive Director, EJ Ashbourne, setting the stage for the event. Mercy Ships CEO, Gert van de Weerdhof, will then extend his greetings, introducing the collaborative spirit of the forum.
This panel will delve into how PQMD members are responding to the increasing frequency and severity of global disasters and crises without coinciding funding. Members will speak to escalating needs and discuss their strategic approach to how they prioritize response efforts and any implications on organizational bandwidth, partnerships, level of engagement, and relationships with donors. Additionally, members will share their experiences on shifts in effectiveness and articulating the impact of their work.
This critical conversation will explore the nuances and realities of how humanitarian work makes an impact. Organizations have always been keen to articulate their value proposition and the results of their work in general and that can quickly become customized. With the recognition that we are living through complex changes in how we work, we can further pursue deeper understanding about why our work is valuable, what we can measure, the assumptions we make and who should inform metrics decisions. ESG, the localization movement, expansion of partnerships and growing interest in wrap-around programming all influence organizational approaches to monitoring and evaluation. PQMD members will discuss “what is truly working – and how do we know?”
In this dynamic session, PQMD members will deliver rapid-fire "snapshots" of their programmatic successes that create impact for Regional Partnerships and Health Infrastructure. This is an opportunity for the membership to hear directly from their peers who have expertise in discreet programmatic areas. This session was directly requested from our members and built to inspire and provide opportunities for deeper understanding - leading to further collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas. After the presentations, participants will work together to share their own experiences around the topics.
As climate change impacts health and shapes the changing scope and scale of humanitarian work, PQMD members are on the frontlines of action. This session will tap into PQMD member experiences as they adapt and mitigate their work. Participants will hear “take-home” messages and contextualized insight from partners working on climate action every day.
In this session, newly-joined PQMD member organizations will introduce themselves and share their unique missions and contributions to the network. This session offers a valuable opportunity to welcome and learn about the fresh perspectives and innovative approaches these new members bring to the PQMD family.
Since the implementation of PQMD’s Strategic Plan in 2020, the Executive Committee annually reconfirms PQMD’s goals as a Standards Setter, Network Builder & Convener, and Information & Knowledge Broker. These standards reflect PQMD’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development and global access to healthcare and well-being. We have made great progress toward these goals while evolving as a global thought-leader and dynamic organization. Earlier this year, PQMD recruited a cross-section of member representatives to volunteer and serve as a “core team” to engage in a Strategic Refresh process focused on examining PQMD’s organizational structure to ensure we continue to be fit for purpose and continue to accomplish our strategic goals. During this session, we will hear an update on the group’s progress and learn what’s next!
