What does new World Bank data tell us about progress on poverty?
…of the global poor are in Africa. Most other regions in the world did show significant improvements, although figures for South Asia come with a caveat: the World Bank’s methods…
Participatory approaches – a facilitators guide
Practical guidance for increasing participation. The resource is very practical and straightforward explaining how to develop a participatory process as well as key skills and styles of facilitation to enable…
Why does the public ignore Yemen?
…like a real country!” I was reminded of this exchange from an episode of Friends when I saw the findings of the YouGov poll that we at Human Appeal commissioned….
Letter to prime minister Boris Johnson urging a rethink of the DFID merger
…for International Development and the Foreign Commonwealth Office. Last week, the International Development Select Committee report for its inquiry, Effectiveness of UK Aid stated, “Our evidence is clear that UK…
From aid to public investment: 5 shifts to transform development cooperation
…the world of “aid”, it is the latter. The commonly-used language of the aid sector is outdated and colonial, misleading the public, patronising recipients and entrenching an embarrassing saviour complex….
Locally-led development: putting plans into action
…community and locally led development and started to identify what we can do practically to accelerate progress. It has left me excited about the potential for real, palpable change, and…
Why is disability still waiting for real progress on inclusive climate action? 5 takeaways from COP27
…dawn for climate justice”. This is a step towards making sure that those countries and communities which contribute the least to climate change but bear the biggest impact, are properly…
UK NGOs to collectively raise the bar on safeguarding
…coming forwards and holding us to account where we have fallen short. Today’s Summit will focus on safeguarding, but we will only achieve real change if that focus and commitment…
Government amendments to Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill defeated in House of Lords
…waters when it comes to Britain’s civic freedoms and democracy.” With the amendments likely to be reintroduced in some form in the House, Bond has pledged to keep campaigning against…
How the decolonisation of aid and fundraising can help local NGOs grow
As a Ugandan leader of a local NGO, I recognise the need for the decolonisation of aid and fundraising in order to help the growth of locally managed and community-led…