April, Nga Yin Yip

Consultant, Programme Officer, East and Southeast Asia , EMpower - The Emerging Markets Foundation / International Development

Toronto, Canada

Mission and purpose driven professional with global expertise in grants and program management, capacity strengthening and philanthropic partnerships. Key focus areas: safeguarding, inclusive education, economic wellbeing, mental health and wellbeing, sexual and reproductive health and rights, diversity, equity, accessibility, environmental conservation, and animal rights.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

Fundraised and managed programs with total annual grants exceeding US$1M for non-profits empowering young people, especially girls, young women and gender-diverse individuals from resource-limited setting to lead fulfilling lives in education, health and economic wellbeing. Adopted a trust-based philanthropy philosophy.

Pioneered participatory capacity strengthening initiatives e.g., safeguarding, gender-transformative practices, meaningful youth engagement in Indonesia and the Philippines, fostering cross-sector transformative change.

Facilitated global learning on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Climate Change.

Education:

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Applied Biology Environmental Science, Hong Kong Baptist University, 2013-2017

Available for:

  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Bachelors

Languages:

English, Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese

Nationality:

Hong Kong