Deaf students’ exam success points the way forward for academic support
…Child Worldwide, commented: ”There was a time, not so long ago, when the idea of a deaf child in one of these communities ever completing school would have been unimaginable.”…
Tackling tools of torture
…Research Foundation we are working to prevent torture and other ill-treatment by stopping the use and misuse of specialist weapons and equipment to cause harm. We examine all aspects leading…
Harnessing impact investment for social change
Globally, over $230 billion is invested by fund managers in impact investments, and more than half of that is invested in emerging markets [PDF]. For the development sector, accessing this…
Campaigning under the Lobbying Act: FAQs
…way that could reasonably be regarded as intended to influence voter choice What are committed supporters? According to the Electoral Commission, a “committed supporter” is either a constitutional member, a…
Seeing clearly: solving Asia’s air pollution crisis
…change [PDF] (and the potential co-benefits from their mitigation). A recent study finds that the costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions could be fully compensated with the health co-benefits alone…
Empowering communities: a blueprint for locally led development and systemic change
…committed to driving positive social impact. 2. Ground breaking research Localised insights Investing in grassroots research initiatives provides nuanced understanding of community needs, driving evidence-based interventions and solutions. By prioritising…
How can we work together to realise the promise of human rights 75 years on?
…by example. Through the recent UNGA Third Committee Resolutions on Human Rights Defenders, the UK government has made sweeping commitments to protect human rights defenders and keep space to protest…
Global Fund for Women – submit an organisational profile
Redefining visual representations of developing countries by INGOs – part two
…fundraising efforts within African communities. Promoting heroes and celebrities from within communities can be beneficial as highlighted by many respondents in my research. Almost all participants in my research agreed…
Bond Small NGO Impact Award – and the winner is. . .
…methodology. During the development of the Farmers Voice Radio project in Ghana, formative research highlighted that text messaging is not a common mode of communication in the region. Most smallholder…