Sustainable Solutions for Myanmar Institutions
About the Need
The global aid landscape is in flux; donor priorities are shifting, large institutions are undergoing significant changes in priorities, and a reduction in operations and budget. As a result, we in the international development and humanitarian aid sector have seen a decrease in accessible funding opportunities, loss of established networks, and increasing barriers for local organizations. At the same time, there are rising complex crises, persistent inequality, and growing threats that need to be addressed.
Local institutions, such as NGOs, CBOs, ethnic rights organizations, social enterprises, community groups, and others, are uniquely positioned to respond to these needs. By leveraging deep contextual knowledge, community trust, early detection, and ability to adapt rapidly to changing contexts, Local institutions are positioned to deliver impactful interventions that are grounded in local realities. These interventions are then more sustainable and efficient for the communities they serve.
It was with this in mind that Helping Hands Consortium (HHC) was founded with a commitment to act where traditional systems fail and support local institutions to deliver inclusive, relevant, and sustainable solutions.
Our Mission
Helping Hands Consortium exists to build organizational resilience and systems, empower people, and improve the impact of activities carried out by local institutions in responding to complex crises, persistent inequality, and emerging threats. We partner with local institutions to deliver inclusive, adaptable, and sustainable solutions grounded in trust, equity, ethical practices, and local knowledge.
What We Do
We provide hands-on support to local institutions to strengthen their capacity to design, deliver, and implement impactful activities. Our services include tailored assistance in proposal development, resource mobilization, and strategy engagement to help partners secure and manage funding effectively. We offer expertise in monitoring and evaluation to ensure results-driven programming, and we support the setting up of operational systems that enhance efficiency, accountability, and compliance. We also support local institutions in delivering reporting and communication materials for donors and stakeholders. By equipping local institutions with the tools and systems they need, we help them lead sustainable, community-driven responses in an increasingly complex aid environment
Meet Our Team
Natig Alasgarov
Natig Alasgarov
Natig Alasgarov
Having helped secure over $58 million in grants, Natig Alasgarov is an international development leader with more than 28 years of program management experience.
As Helping Hands’ CEO, Natig provides strategic leadership across operations, programs, finance, and partnerships to strengthening organizational capacity and drive program excellence.
Megan Sullivan
Natig Alasgarov
Natig Alasgarov
Megan Sullivan is a strategic leader with 15 years of experience managing international programs and has helped mobilize $446 million in private investment across five countries.
As Helping Hands’ Chief Business Development Officer, Megan leads strategies to secure funding, expand partnerships, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Dr. Su Yee Mon
Natig Alasgarov
Jackson Downing
Dr. Su Yee Mon is a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning specialist with 10 years of experience designing and strengthening results-based MEL systems for development organizations.
As Helping Hands’ MEL Lead, Su Yee drives learning strategies that fit organizational needs to ensure systems are technically sound, sustainable and tailored to the local context.
Jackson Downing
Natig Alasgarov
Jackson Downing
Jackson Downing is a communications specialist with over seven years of experience supporting NGO, United Nations, and private-sector organizations across Southeast Asia.
As Helping Hand's Communications and Marketing Lead, Jackson supports the development of communications that engage partners, boost awareness, and amplify impact.