Career in International Development and Humanitarianism- a female perspective, with Bhanvi Anand
Description
The RE: Project has partnered with the WIAN | The Women in International Affairs Network to create a podcast interview series about the career experience of remarkable women from the international development and humanitarian sector. They will be sharing their experience about the obstacles they faced, how they overcame them, and advice for other women embarking on a similar path.
Our second #podcast features Bhanvi Anand the Director of Education Initiatives at PNG Sustainable Development Program.
In this podcast, Bhanvi talked about diversity inclusion and intersectionality issues within the #international development sector (where she shared her perspective as an Indian Australian) as well as advice she has for women just #starting their careers in the aid and development sectors.
Bhanvi Anand is currently based in Sydney, Australia and is the Director of Education Initiatives at PNG Sustainable Development Program, a fund that invests in initiatives supporting the development of communities in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea through a focus on health, education and upliftment of livelihoods. Prior to joining PNG, Bhanvi worked across various finance, banking and strategy roles within the Commonwealth Bank and as an independent consultant. She seeks to solve social problems through data-driven development and impact programs, particularly in the areas of financial exclusion and vulnerability. Lastly, she is a passionate advocate for creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
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