Rebecca Owen

Rebecca Owen possesses extensive experience in fundraising and program management within the humanitarian and development sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Fundraising at Better Cotton since December 2019, Rebecca has effectively managed diverse funding sources and led proposal development with a high success rate amid competitive environments. Previously, roles at Oxfam included Nordics Partnerships Manager and Sida Humanitarian Partnership Manager, where strategic planning and donor compliance were paramount. With earlier experience at ZOA as the Director of Donor Relations, Rebecca oversaw a €5 million post-war recovery program and demonstrated notable skill in acquiring grants across various sectors such as governance and disaster risk reduction. Additional positions at World Vision and UNHCR further enriched Rebecca's expertise in humanitarian accountability and protection. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Development Economics and International Development from the University of Leeds, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Newcastle University.