Mouna Ben Garga
The David & Lucile Packard Foundation
Program Officer
Mouna Ben Garga is a seasoned civil society innovation pioneer with over a decade of experience designing and implementing impactful programs across the Middle East, Africa, and globally. Her work has focused on pioneering innovative approaches to organizing, collaboration, and funding, specifically aimed at empowering social movements and promoting civic engagement among youth, women, and LGBTQ+ communities.
She has developed regional strategies and programs that leverage design thinking and human-centered design methodologies, ensuring their effectiveness and relevance. Additionally, Mouna's expertise extends to exploring the potential of technology in advancing human rights. Through incubation, testing, and scaling of ideas and tools, she has fostered civic innovation and facilitated learning within diverse movements.
As a recognized civil society expert and thought leader, Mouna has made significant contributions to broadening civic space, promoting social inclusion, establishing alternative financial sustainability models, and facilitating the growth of decentralized networks.