Project Kesher at the Clinton Global Initiative

Last week, Project Kesher leaders joined changemakers from around the world in New York City for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). Project Kesher CEO Karyn Gershon, Project Kesher Ukraine & Women’s Opportunity Fund of Ukraine CEO Vlada Nedak, PK US Board Chair Kate Epstein Mankoff, and Development & Communications Associate Sierra Rostal represented our global community at this year's gathering, which brought together leaders from business, government, and civil society to focus on what's working, and how we can bridge divides to solve our most urgent crises.

A highlight of the conference was the Ukraine Action Network, where our delegation added Project Kesher's voice to the conversation about Ukraine's present and future. Having Vlada at the table was especially meaningful. She brought the realities facing Ukrainian women today directly to a room of funders, policymakers, and global partners, and made clear that women are not only among those most affected by the war but are also leading the response and will be essential to Ukraine's recovery and rebuilding.

Throughout the conference, our team connected with fellow CGI members, exchanged ideas with leaders tackling challenges across sectors, and laid the groundwork for new partnerships to extend Project Kesher's reach and impact. We came home energized, inspired, and more convinced than ever that when women lead, communities thrive.