NGO Partnership Development

We build and strengthen connections between businesses, governments, foundations, and NGO’s to advance international development partnerships worldwide. 

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Secure funding and build global influence.

As Canada’s only international development public affairs practice, Wellington incubates, facilitates, and accelerates successful partnerships across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. Operating at the intersection of development and trade, we work with governments, non-profits, charities, and foundations to enable projects driving social impact. 

Service areas

Strategy development

Align philanthropic agendas with government programs.

Our process combines government relations planning with corporate strategy, navigating political realities to achieve shared objectives.

International relationship building

Fostering global partnerships.

We help NGO’s build positive reputations with international governments, institutions, and organizations to further international development initiatives. 

Lobbying

Engage with government 
leaders and key policymakers.

Effective lobbying is rooted in credibility and sound strategy. Our advisors collaborate with elected officials, senior political staff, and key public servants across governments and political parties to drive impact.

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Our NGO Partnership Team

Our advisors have extensive experience in international development and public policy. 

  • Idee Inyangudor

    Idee Inyangudor

    Vice President

    Idee draws from his expertise in international development, blended finance, public policy, and strategic communications to serve private sector companies, governments, and civil society organizations. Idee previously served as the Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations for the Minister of International Development and was twice recognized as among the Top 100 influencing the Government of Canada’s foreign policy.

  • Neha Beri

    Neha Beri

    Director

    Neha Beri is a globally recognized public policy and government relations expert with over a decade of experience at the intersection of international diplomacy, development, and legislative affairs. She brings nearly a decade of experience on Parliament Hill, where she served in the offices of several Liberal Members of Parliament.

    As a main driver of the Global Cooperation Caucus within Parliament, Neha drives high-level engagement with all political parties on cross-border policy initiatives, fostering collaboration among legislators, civil society, and international institutions to address shared global challenges. Her leadership has contributed to strategic dialogue on climate resilience, health equity, and peacebuilding. Neha’s global portfolio includes impactful work with leading international NGOs, where she has spearheaded initiatives focused on development finance, health systems strengthening, and equitable trade.

    Known for her strategic communication skills and ability to build trust across cultures and sectors, Neha brings a collaborative, outcomes-driven approach to every initiative. Her work continues to influence key conversations on how global cooperation, inclusive governance, and innovation can deliver meaningful results for people and the planet.

  • Luwam Ghebre

    Luwam Ghebre

    Director

    Luwam is fully bilingual and brings over a decade of public affairs experience having served as a senior advisor on Parliament Hill – both in government and opposition – and election campaigns. She has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the inner workings and complexities of government and brings experience in developing and implementing communications and stakeholder strategies for senior executives in government, and the private sector. She brings to the role proven leadership in managing client portfolios, project execution, and a passion for emerging market partnerships, especially in Africa.


We create value
by shaping government policy and public opinion.

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  • Government Relations

    Our trusted advisors craft and deliver strategies that shape government policy and seize opportunities for partners.


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  • Public Relations

    Our advisors leverage unrivaled experience advising Prime Ministers, Provincial Premiers, Cabinet Ministers to advance strategies that shape public opinion and protect brand reputation.


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  • Executive Advisory

    Chaired by the Honourable Wayne Wouters, PC, OC, former Head of the Canadian Public Service, the Wellington Advocacy Strategic Advisory Board provides partners with strategic and specialized policy counsel.


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  • Trade Policy and Market Entry

    Guiding businesses through Canada’s regulatory landscape, we help international and domestic partners expand into new markets, maintain compliance, and identify growth opportunities.


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