Kate Schecter

Kate Schecter is president and CEO of World Neighbors, Inc., an international development organization founded and based in Oklahoma City. She previously worked for the American International Health Alliance and the World Bank.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Better health means better security — and more sustainable development

almost 8 years ago // Focus On: Global Health

World Neighbors CEO Kate Schecter lays out the basic health steps that can further security and sustainable development efforts.

Opinion: Humanitarian aid in a global system under stress

about 9 years ago // Countering violent extremism

It is a riskier and more dangerous world for humanitarian aid and development groups, but community efforts, leadership trends and innovative ideas are proving effective within the global humanitarian sector. Kate Schecter, president and CEO of World Neighbors, takes a look at these still tentative and often resisted trends — and offers guidance on how to embrace this change.

Flood resilience and accurate data

over 9 years ago // #WaterWindow

In the face of erratic weather and flooding, how can data collection help build resilience to climate change and mitigate and prevent decreased agricultural output and quality? World Neighbors’ Kate Schecter and Edd Wright shed light on some of the examples from East Timor in this guest column.

'Slash and burn' in Indonesia: Getting to the root of the problem

about 10 years ago // #PlanetWorth

How are global development practitioners helping local communities in Indonesia achieve sustainable economic and social development while fighting climate change? World Neighbors' CEO and President Kate Schecter shares insights in this guest column.

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