Facilitators

Sophie Pelka
Active Giving Women member and part of the executive committee
Sophie spent a decade building her career in London’s financial sector, with expertise in Leveraged Finance later transitioning to private equity. Upon relocating to Switzerland, she engaged in local volunteering activities and competitive ski touring races while raising her four children. In 2020, Sophie Pelka co-founded the Give It Forward Trust (GIFT) with two partners. GIFT embodies her belief in the power of professionalized philanthropy to drive sustainable changes, especially for women and girls. 

Elianna Sabbag
Active Giving Women member and part of the executive committee
Elianna has been working in the field of development for more than 15 years in direct programme implementation, and more recently as a grant maker. Elianna has conducted many evaluations for Giving Women projects and sat on several project circles.