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Prime Minister Kier Starmer today announced a cut to the ODA budget from 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) to 0.3%, its lowest level in 25 years. Here’s what we know so far and what our next steps are.
Today, Tuesday 25 February, the Prime Minister has announced that the UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) will be reduced by…
In times of crisis, local organisations are often forced to pivot from their regular mandates to meet the most urgent and pressing needs of their communities. But what does this look like in reality for these organisations, and how can international partners help, not hinder, these efforts?
As the disruption of the US government’s 90-day suspension of humanitarian assistance and development ripples across the sector, Bond has been working closely with members to assess both the immediate and long-term impact. Here’s what we know so far.
For decades, NGOs and social enterprises have relied on a stream of grants from institutional donors. However, recent data indicates a shift in funding dynamics, prompting the question: Is traditional donor funding sufficient to sustain impact-driven organisations in 2025 and beyond?
MzN International explores the issue.
Such dire conditions in Gaza, with ‘nothing left standing’, with the main aid agency UNRWA fighting for survival, and the daily needs of the 2.3 million people for shelter, health, education and employment facilities are a daunting task for Qatar Charity and others. It is essential that political barriers are removed.
Following the Ministerial Statement on Thursday 13 February that the UK government will adapt the UK’s Syria sanctions regime following…
Frontline AIDS has been wrestling with a myriad of monitoring, evaluation and learning questions in an increasingly unpredictable and difficult environment in recent years. Here, they share some of their learning.
Despite global efforts to tackle the devastating effects of climate change, we are falling short of meeting the world’s climate goals. What is hindering our progress?
