“A tragic blow for many of the world’s most marginalised people” – 200 UK NGOs condemn government cuts to aid budget
…Executive, Save the Children Alistair Dutton, CEO, SCIAF Elizabeth Nelson, UK Director, Search for Common Ground Hollie Warren, Chair, Send My Friend to School Patricia Alexander, Managing Director, Shared Interest…
Changing your career to international development
…role. Always give an example of your experience of a listed duty. If you can, keep the example within the confines of working for a charity. Demonstrate knowledge. Although you…
It’s time for the sector to nurture equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) if we are to see real change
…the continued and disproportionate impact of Covid-19 within marginalised communities, the sector has been forced to turn the spotlight on itself and grapple with uncomfortable questions around how organisations in…
UK Civil Society Strategy one year on: actions speak louder than words
…the Civil Society Strategy to be realised. Confidence to campaign Despite strategy’s positive language, the strategy said nothing about revising the Lobbying Act and it reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…
The humanitarian situation in 2023: challenges and imperatives
…community must confront this reality with immediacy and compassion. Integration of climate adaptation/mitigation with emergency response is crucial going forward. The needs of displaced people and embattled regions must take…
Final UK ODA statistics for 2023 – The legacy of recent cuts and what is at stake in the budget
…health fell to £764 million, a decrease of 21% compared to 2022, 52% since 2020 and its lowest level since 2014 education fell to £346 million, a marginal decrease compared…
FCDO’s international development strategy “signals loss of UK leadership”, warns Bond, the UK network of NGOs
…speak freely – is neglected despite civic freedoms coming under increasing attack around the world. How can the UK stand up for democracy globally without a clear and credible plan…
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Community engagement in UK Aid Connect consortia: definitions and challenges
How is “community engagement” defined in consortia working and how have UK Aid Connect consortia continued to work with communities despite significant challenges? Consortia tend to work with diverse communities…
Shifting power in Bogotá: Notes from the #Shifthepower Summit
…who took time to explain the ingredients that went into each dish. We heard from incredible community speakers from around the globe. Many of the speeches I heard really resonated…