Caste discrimination is blocking progress on the SDGs
…is a division of labourers.” An example are the “scavenger” Dalit caste groups that are assigned by the caste system to handle human excrement, dead bodies, dead animals, and other…
The ‘Illegal Migration Bill’: implications and shortcomings for international development and humanitarian efforts
…for example, by welcoming an additional 10,000 refugees a year under the UK Resettlement Scheme, would be a pragmatic and attainable commitment that provides an invaluable lifeline for refugees experiencing…
Why we need to keep talking about inequality
…even minor wins could be immense. For example, globally just 4p in every pound of tax collected comes from taxes on wealth. A small increase could give a huge boost…
NGOs fear more cuts to lifesaving aid programmes around the world are on the way, as previous cuts take hold and programmes close
…healthcare, education, water, sanitation, food and humanitarian aid to marginalised communities around the world. Despite numerous Freedom of Information requests, no official information has been shared publicly to reveal the…
Now is the time to reverse the decline and protect UK civic space
…laws and government policies which uphold our rights and freedoms, a fair and independent regulator who enables charitable organisations to act as agents of social change, and an open and…
How we developed the Bond manifesto 2024
…freedoms and civic space. The document opens by acknowledging the role that the UK has played over recent decades in reducing extreme poverty and increasing living standards globally through our…
The power of coaching circles: a transformative tool for leadership development
…instability and rapidly evolving crises, INGO leaders often find themselves facing a complex set of challenges that can at times seem insurmountable. This is where peer coaching circles come in….
How can NGOs support aid workers’ mental health?
…strategies in place than you tend to see in the private and public sectors. Having an organisational commitment laid out can help reassure your staff that it’s okay to bring…
Specialist training providers for safeguarding and events
…these. The Open University in partnership with the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has launched a collection of three supported online training courses focused on Safeguarding for the…
The impact the TRIPS waiver would have on Covid-19 and why it’s so important
…up a facility, known as the Covid Technology Access Pool (CTAP), that would allow drug companies to share their technology with other competent manufacturers. WHO also established technology transfer mRNA…