New report finds that 89% of people feel their organisations aren’t truly committed to diversity, equality and inclusion
A new report released by Bond has found that nearly 90% of people surveyed across a number of UK NGOs felt their organisations are not truly committed to diversity, equality…
Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas
…example of gender-inclusive representation. The Comprehensive Peace Accord, which served as the foundational document for Nepal’s new constitution following a decade-long civil war, was based on the idea of inclusion….
The rise of Chinese development finance: risks or opportunities ahead?
…by Chinese state-owned companies. No strings attached? China claims its development financing comes with “no political strings attached“, unconditionally accepting the governance systems and practices of recipient countries, even when…
Changing political landscape in India – what does it mean for local grassroots civil society?
…comprises of local grassroots organisations, activists, and movements, many of which rely on larger Pan-India CSOs and INGOs for funding. Therefore, crackdowns on civic space, whether through stringent regulatory laws…
Funding strategy – getting it right
…bridge between our values and ideas, and to carry out the action needed to turn them into reality. Unfortunately, too many non-profits are stuck in the cycle of limited funds,…
4 concerns around the direction of UK aid spending
…Act. This isn’t the first time transparency has emerged as an issue for spending outside of DFID. The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) and the International Development Select Committee…
12 achievements we’re proud of from 2020
…measures. The fight to save 0.7% will extend into next year, with the Commons facing a vote to keep the commitment enshrined in law. We will be supporting Conservative rebels…
Over 100 UK NGOs condemn government decision to cut aid to Yemen
…been elected on. Yemen should have been a positive example of what merging The Department for International Development and The Foreign and Commonwealth Office could deliver, bringing its combined diplomatic…
Three years on from the murder of George Floyd: where are we now?
…agreed to stand in solidarity with people of colour and pledged to support us in our communities and in the workplace. However, marginalised communities still face violence, and the organisations…
Building an inclusive community through disability sport
…can be used as a catalyst for change. In 2011 we secured funding from Comic Relief as part of its International Sport for Change programme to pilot a project in…