Upcoming Events and Training
Scotland's International Development Alliance holds several events and training courses throughout the year. We also advertise events on behalf of our members and other events of interest to the Scottish international development sector.
Browse our events listings below.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Working Group
26th January 2021
The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Working Group will meet on Tuesday 26 January to talk about what adaptive management means in practice. The MEL Working Group offers members a space to share approaches to MEL, discuss innovative MEL theories and source new practical tools.
COP 26 Planning: Photo and Film Exhibition Working Group Meeting
27th January 2021
As we edge closer to COP26, this next meeting of our Photo and Film Exhibition Working Group will aim to progress the planning of a public-facing exhibition, aimed at raising awareness of climate justice and climate action.
Reviewing your Safeguarding Policy
3rd February 2021
Is it time to review your safeguarding policy? Most organisations now have safeguarding policies in place. Since safeguarding was brought into sharp focus in 2018, a great deal of work has been undertaken to develop safeguarding policies and to ensure that these were robust and high standard. Policies should be reviewed and revised regularly and this online session will provide guidance and resources..
Safeguarding Working Group
17th February 2021
Please note - date change to Wednesday 17 February 2021 The Safeguarding Working Group will include a presentation by Karen Walker-Simpson of the Funder Safeguarding Collaborative.
Building better partnerships
18th February 2021
This interactive workshop series will help you gain explore how to build better, principle-based partnerships. The online workshops and learning platform will provide a supportive environment for you to exchange experiences and network with Alliance members.
Effective fundraising: Writing a case for support
26th February 2021
This interactive workshop series will give you the practical tools and confidence you need to write an effective case for support and help you with your fundraising activities. The online workshop and learning platform will provide a supportive environment for you to exchange experiences and network with Alliance members.
Leadership and Safeguarding Culture
1st March 2021
Organisations are often eager and committed to developing and maintaining a healthy safeguarding culture, but unsure what this looks like in practical terms and how to assess the various aspects. This course will focus on the role of leadership in strengthening safeguarding culture in an organisation.
More Events & Courses
Scotland Malawi Partnership :: Youth and Schools Forum
26th January 2021, 16:30
This Zoom event will feature spotlights from multiple teachers in both Scotland and Malawi at Primary and Secondary level, speaking about the successes and challenges their partnership has encountered during nearly a year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Orbis Expeditions will be present to share a travel update from Malawi and take any questions about travelling out to Africa in 2021/2022.