Hibak Kalfan is the Executive Director at NEAR, where she collaborates with local and national
actors throughout the Global South to promote equity among humanitarian and development
stakeholders, with a focus on supporting local communities. She holds an M.A. in Development
Policy and Practice from the University of New Hampshire's Carsey Institute. Hibak has over 20
years of experience in international development, having worked in the US, Africa, and the Middle
East. Her diverse career includes roles in local NGOs, international NGOs, multilateral
organisations, and currently, a Global South network. Her expertise spans various sectors,
including localisation, humanitarian aid, democracy and governance, media development,
advocacy, public relations, strategic development, and coalition building. Full CV (Linkedin)