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Empowered Giving for a Fairer Future - Insights from Karen Kandur

How does investing in women create lasting change across families and communities? In this video, Karen Kandur—Chief Operating Officer at Environmental Leadership Australia and Treasurer at Australians Investing In Women—shares her inspiring journey and the powerful ripple effects of supporting women entrepreneurs. Drawing on her experience with microfinance at Opportunity International Australia, Karen explains how a small investment can transform a woman’s life, her family’s wellbeing, and even shift community attitudes. As a daughter of Indian immigrants and a mother of two daughters, Karen brings a personal passion to advancing gender equality. She highlights the importance of collaboration, applying a gender lens in philanthropy, and trusting the leaders and organizations driving change. Karen’s advice for new philanthropists? Start small, invest generously with time and networks as well as money, and believe in the power of steady, long-term impact. 👉 A heartfelt and practical guide for anyone wanting to make a difference through gender-focused giving.