Will a new secretary of state mean a new approach to in-donor refugee costs?
…costs such as long-term care for disabled child refugees and capital costs of facilities, and staff costs associated with long-term support. No one would deny that these are important services…
What does DFID’s new approach to cost transparency mean for the sector?
…DFID is committed to testing the guidance and template thoroughly and is open to feedback and suggestions for improvements. Patience and support will be required from all sides. There are…
United Kingdom downgraded in global ratings report on civic freedoms โ Bond reacts
…freedoms in 197 countries and territories are categorised as either closed, repressed, obstructed, narrowed or open, based on a methodology that combines several sources of data on the freedoms of…
The Open University (Development Policy and Practice)
The UK curbs the right to protest, as global civic space is under attack
…by example. The international development sector should stand in solidarity with communities here in the UK who will be most affected – Gypsy and Traveller communities, and those campaigning on…
Promoting open societies abroad while restricting rights at home in the UK
…before Covid-19. The pandemic has exacerbated the situation in many countries, resulting in greater restrictions on basic rights and freedoms. The UK government is prioritising efforts to promote open societies…
How to use free Google Grants to advertise your NGO
…advertising every month for free. What can you use a Google Grant for? 1. Raise awareness about your cause by choosing relevant keywords. For example, 6,600 people search for ‘Syrian…
“UK government failing in its moral responsibility to support both UK refugees and asylum-seekers and people facing inequality globallyโ- Bond respondsย to ICAI review of UK aid to refugees in the UKย
Today, Wednesday 29 March, the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has released its rapid review of UK aid to refugees in the UK. The review examines the quality and value…
Taking your training online โ what works?
…around their fellow classmates. Use one of the free or low-cost messaging platforms such as Slack, WhatsApp or Basecamp to create discussion between learners – or use a post-it wall…
Campaigning under electoral law: FAQs
…also count. Is spending on social media regulated? Social media communications that meet the purpose test would count as regulated campaign activity. In many cases, the cost of posting an…