Helen Thompson
Helen Thompson is Director of Programmes and Policy at CARE International UK, an international humanitarian and development charity specialising in women and girls' rights and leadership. In this role she works with country offices and partners across the world to raise funds and deliver impactful programmes with some of the world's most vulnerable communities. Prior to joining CARE in 2017, Helen worked for the Department for International Development. She led teams to design and deliver programmes and shape UK Government policy positions across the Middle East region, as well as in Afghanistan. Helen holds a Masters degree in International Studies from the University of Vienna.