Hadil Al-Ashwal
Trainer
Founder
Advocate
Speaker
Social Impact & Gender Specialist
Inclusive & Empathetic Approaches Global Expertise in International Development, Nonprofits, & Small Businesses
About Me
Hi, I’m Hadil, and I want to help you make a positive change through the power of empathy.
As a Yemeni Canadian, global citizen, feminist, activist, and Social Impact Specialist, I bring a unique perspective to improving impact measurement and organizing impactful events. My diverse experiences across North America, Europe, and the Middle East blend cultural sensitivity with a deep understanding of global impact.
I’ve worked as an Impact Coach with organizations like Princes Trust and YMCA in the US, UK, and Australia, refining my skills in developing impact frameworks and enhancing organizational transparency. With over five years of consulting experience with the World Bank, supporting governments in the MENA region, and delivering training in Africa and Asia, I specialize in enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Leading MENA AGE, I trained on gender mainstreaming, created impactful content, and launched advocacy campaigns, contributing to my ability to deliver high-quality services. As the founder of She Sparks Impact, I offer tailored support to women entrepreneurs looking to improve impact measurement or organize events that align with their goals.
I hold an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, where I was recognized as a representative and exemplary woman. As an IMF fellow and a speaker at the IMF Spring Meeting Youth Panel, I am dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals to drive meaningful change.
Whether you need assistance with impact frameworks, event planning, or finding a speaker, I’m here to help.
Services
As a Gender & Social Impact Specialist, I offer the following services:
Consultancy
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Impact Consultancy:
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​Helping businesses create measure and communicate their impact​​
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Throughout my career, I have worked on numerous projects aimed at enhancing equity, inclusion, and social impact within organizations. One notable example is my work with the World Bank managing the MENA portfolio, where I focused on building the capacity of government agencies to improve their monitoring and evaluation processes.
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I have also guided organizations like Princes Trust in measuring and communicating their impact, which has significantly improved their transparency and accountability. Additionally, I have created customized implementation plans tailored to specific organizational needs, such as enhancing community outreach programs for non-profit organizations.
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Gender Mainstreaming, Inclusion, and Women Empowerment
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In addition to my consultancy work in M&E and impact, I am deeply committed to improving gender equality. I believe that promoting these values is essential for fostering sustainable impact in all sectors. My experience in this area includes working with various organizations to develop strategies that enhance equity and inclusivity, ensuring that the voices of women and marginalized groups are represented and empowered.
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Capacity Building Training
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Creating, measuring, and communicating projects progress and impact
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I am committed to empowering organizations and individuals through tailored training programs designed to enhance their capacity. I have conducted capacity-building workshops for clients, including social impact measurement training for non-profits such as YMCA. I have worked with clients internationally, including in North America, Australia, Africa, Asia, and the MENA region, both online and in person.
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Women’s Empowerment and Gender
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My work in women’s empowerment is an integral part of my capacity-building efforts. Through She Sparks Impact, I support women entrepreneurs in developing their outcomes frameworks and organizing events to showcase their work and expand their outreach.
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I have delivered training sessions on equity and inclusion, helping organizations cultivate a more inclusive environment. Additionally, I have mentored young women advocates through programs like Women and Journalism in Morocco.
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Speaker
I have spoken at numerous international conferences, workshops, and panels, discussing topics ranging from gender equality to social impact measurement. I have had the honor of participating as a panelist at the IMF Youth Summit, being interviewed for a BBC campaign, and engaging in debates on Al Arabi Channel. I am passionate about sharing my insights and experiences through speaking engagements, and I strive to inspire and empower audiences with actionable knowledge. Click here to learn more.
Organizations I engaged with
Kacie, Mission Edge, Director, Impact Lab
Hadil is outstanding at her job. She has a very strong foundation in impact measurement and understands how monitoring and evaluation differs between theory and practice. She is empathetic and understanding toward the challenges nonprofits face, and she is very smart and calculated with the solutions she comes up with to quantify otherwise more qualitative results. The cherry on top is that her attitude is optimistic and professional, which makes working on such huge challenges a little less daunting. I cannot recommend her enough!
Ana, Founder, Kiliri Vision
Working with Hadil on a common event was such a great experience! She helped me with the organizational part while I could focus on the content part of the event. She took care of promotion, communication with attendees and vendors which was so helpful. I highly recommend working with Hadil.
Joy, Multidisciplinary Designer & Artist
For me, the most valuable aspect of working with Hadil was to have access to her expertise and support in order to offer an experience that was enjoyable for everyone. Hadil is receptive, open minded and collaborative which helped me feel that I was not alone in the pursuit of something new.
Through our partnership, we were able to create an experience that helped me gauge the interest of the community in my offering. I was able to test my ideas and collect valuable insights which helped me shape my vision to make it even more valuable to attendees.