Open Gov Hub · Hub Happenings

April 2025 Newsletter

A round-up of news and resources from Open Gov Hub Members.

Announcements and events

April 27: Sant Jordi’s Day

Participate in the second edition of the Delegation of Catalonia’s “Jocs Florals” writing contest. Details

Portraits of Government Waste

A visual storytelling series by Jimell Greene Photography (editorial & commercial photographer, Washington DC / Baltimore) in collaboration with Open Gov Hub. The project is a photo series highlighting the real human cost of government layoffs and budget cuts, putting real faces to the policy impacts on workers and communities affected by cuts to federal programs and staff.

Upcoming info sessions (join a webinar to learn more or share your story): April 18, 12:00 PM ET, and April 22, 12:00 PM ET. Interest form · More info: jimell.com

Democracy Dinners 2025

During the Dinners, participants (a) become better informed about local to global democracy activities and research happening in the DC region, (b) connect and collaborate with other individuals and organizations doing or interested in doing democracy work, and (c) nurture a sense of community with their peers. Saturdays, 6–9 pm: March 1, May 3, June 28, August 23, and November 22. RSVP for the 2025 Democracy Dinners

Brown Bag Lunch: Increasing youth inclusion in public governance

Join Emerging Public Leaders Executive Director Abigail Kajumba and a special guest to discuss the barriers facing internally displaced youth in Africa to inclusion in public service. Tuesday, April 29, 12–1 pm, 1100 13th Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005.

ACET for Africa

PEN America events

Open Contracting Partnership, April 22, 2025: Building resilience: A new data-driven solution for disaster risk reduction.

Members news and updates

OpenSecrets

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap

Global Financial Integrity

Horizon Project

Feedback Labs

Accountability Lab

Open Government Partnership

BRAC USA

Physicians for Human Rights

Center for Progressive Reform

Open Contracting Partnership

PEN America

Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD)

CCSD strengthens Syrian CSOs by providing training, mentoring, and resources, with a focus on gender and youth inclusion, localized solutions, and community-driven impact. The approach fosters collaboration, equips CSOs to navigate crises and funding challenges, and raises awareness on human rights, gender equity, and youth inclusion through training and public campaigns. Contact co-founder Rajaa Altalli: rajaa.altalli@ccsd.ngo · www.ccsd.ngo

Jobs and courses

BRAC UPGI: Program Director, Philippines · Program Coordinator, Delhi · Executive Associate

Climate Justice Alliance: Radical Operations Associate, Los Angeles

Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund: Vice President of Development (remote) · Director of Finance (remote) · Development Manager (remote) · Funder Landscape Assessment for Climate Equity Technical Assistance and Grantmaking Opportunities (Ohio)

Code.org: Software Engineering Manager (remote or Seattle)

CORE Group: Consultant for Updating the LifeNet International Management Curriculum (remote)

Development Gateway: Climate Finance Data System Consultant (Kigali) · Ghana Country Lead (Accra) · Tanzania Country Lead (Dodoma)

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap: Corporate Engagement Manager (remote) · HOT Board Member (remote) · Communication Intern, French speaking (Western & Northern Africa, remote)