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The Alliance News June 2021
This month, meet the new Scottish Cabinet, join our team, find out about the winner of our 2020-21 photo competition and our upcoming digital exhibition, the road to COP26, the World Forum on Climate Justice, building zero waste cities, taking action on the recent ODA cuts, and spreading a wave of hope with #CrackTheCrises. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website
The Alliance News May 2021
This month: UK Aid cuts; your last chance to enter our 2021 photo and film competition; breaking down the party manifestoes; the push for strong climate action ahead of COP26; the challenges and opportunities of Blue Carbon; looking back on our safeguarding project; what we can learn from Make Poverty History; and supporting young people through India's COVID-19 crisis. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website
The Alliance News April 2021
This month: our response to theInternational Development Review; how Scottish parties plan to respond to global issues; evaluating our 2017-2021 strategy; racism in the International Development sector; amplifying the voices of the global south on the climate crisis; the changing face of MEL; and universities push the government to reconsider ODA research cuts. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website
The Alliance News March 2021
This month: Quiz Scottish politicians ahead of the 2021 Holyrood elections; the impacts of COVID-19 on fragile states; climate and Fairtrade; showcasing the climate crisis from the frontline; tackling corruption in Malawi; how Scottish football fans are building global change; and tackling the blindness crisis in Zimbabwe. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website
The Alliance News February 2021
This month: the call for a Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill; UK Aid cuts; Cracking the Crises; UK Aid Match; what we're excited about in 2021; updating the Climate Change Plan; how Scotland can champion global change on water; and gender inequality and COVID-19 in Pakistan. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website
The Alliance News January 2021
This month: asking the next Scottish Government for bold legislation in 2021, decolonising language in the development centre, addressing the ‘North-South’ divide in international climate policy, and how Scotland could lead the world in Global Public Investment. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates
The Alliance News December 2020
This month; new Alliance polling shows broad public support for global thinking; what now for the sector after ODA cuts; the Scottish Government international development review; what we learned from our 2020 AGM and All Members' Meeting; Scotland's commitment to publishing an NDC ahead of COP26; how micro-grants are helping communities survive in the pandemic; join the Racial Equity Index. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website
The Alliance News November 2020
This month: Imagining a future of 'Global Public Investment' instead of 'foreign aid', speaking up for a Just and Green recovery, our 2020-21 photo and film competition, planning for COP 26, moving towards ethical and empowering use of images, examining power, privilege and pay in the development sector, digital support for microorganisations, and the end of the IDC. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website
The Alliance News October 2020
This month: Outlining policy priorities for political parties to include in their 2021 Scottish Election manifestos; we look at the Scottish Government's review of development policies; how our 2020 Digital Summit helped us imagine a more inclusive future for development; Malawi and Scotland working together to build safeguarding; Alliance members' part in rebuilding Beirut; and planning for COP 26 continues. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News September 2020
This month: we announce an exciting lineup of fantastic international speakers for our 2020 Digital Summit on 24 September; a positive vision of what the FCO merger should prioritise to maximise impact on poverty eradication in the world’s poorest countries; showcase your work or services you can offer at the virtual exhibition hall running alongside our digital summit; lessons from Canada on climate funding; and get involved in our COP26 planning. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News August 2020
This month: we announce an exciting lineup of fantastic international speakers for our 2020 Digital Summit on 24 September; a positive vision of what the FCO merger should prioritise to maximise impact on poverty eradication in the world’s poorest countries; showcase your work or services you can offer at the virtual exhibition hall running alongside our digital summit; lessons from Canada on climate funding; and get involved in our COP26 planning. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News July 2020
This month: we publish our briefing on 4 commitments the new merged FDO must make and also write to the PM; we open a space for dialogue on how to tackle racism in the ID sector; we share our draft 2021 Scottish Election policy priorities; Link Community Development share how they managed to share learning during lockdown; Ben wilson reflects on why current issues challenge us to re-think 'development'; Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News June 2020
This month: we joined 80 other civil society organisations in writing to the FM on Scotland's Green and Just recovery; we looked at how COVID-19 impacts your fundraising; Educate. tells us about the dangers on 'Voluntoursim';Jeremy Astill-Brown of Acacia Development Associates reflect on the essential of good programme design; Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News May 2020
This month, we looked at the impacts of COVID-19 on our members and their partners, at how 'joined-up' thinking and cross-sector collaboration can improve policy coherence for sustainable development, and announced our move to Montgomery Street Lane, Edinburgh. As ever, safeguarding remains high on the agenda.
The Alliance News April 2020
What is the impact of COVID-19 on our development work? What does the pandemic mean for the sustainable development agenda? These are just a few questions addressed in this month's newsletter. We also announce the postponement of our Annual Conference from September to December 2020, congratulate the new Scottish Government International Development Small Grantees and more!
The Alliance News March 2020
This month, the Alliance welcomes new Scottish Government Minister for Europe and International Development - Jenny Gilruth MSP, and UK Secretary of State for Internaitonla Development - Anne-Marie Trevelyan! We also opened registrations for this year's Annual Conference: The Climate Crisis from the Front Line, spoke about why climate action matters for us all, launched our 2020 Photo Competition and more.
The Alliance News February 2020
This month we shift the narrative on the climate crisis, announce the date and location of our 2020 Annual Conference which will be held at BT Murrayfield Stadium on 24 September, write an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, talk about the importance of policy coherence for sustainable development and more. Give it a read!
The Alliance News January 2020
This month our CEO Jane Salmonson gives us her views on the very 'real and present threat' to DFID, we continue to support the voices of those most affected by the negative impacts of the climate emergency, we reflect on 2019 as we enter the 'decade of delivery', we introduce our programme of events & training for 2020 & more!
The Alliance News December 2019
We launched our new Alliance SDG Report 'Working towards the Global Goals' just a month before the world enters the 'decade of delivery' for the SDGs. Our Cross Party Group also explored the impact of big business on human rights, we hosted our AGM, published members blogs on climate justice and vulnerable children, & much much more.
The Alliance News November 2019
A strong focus on policy coherence for sustainable development (PCSD), a new Alliance safeguarding project, and the Alliance AGM is fast approaching - 4 December! Read our latest newsletter instalment to be kept up to date with Alliance priorities, and the priorities of our members.
The Alliance News October 2019
This month, Minister for Europe, Migration and International Development Ben Macpherson MSP announces the launch of an inter-ministerial group that will take forward the Government's commitment to policy coherence for sustainable development, COP 26 is coming to Scotland, DFID will host a Brext meeting in Central Edinburgh, and we announce our 2019 Alliance Photo Exhibition at Edinburgh's City Art Centre!
The Alliance News, September 2019
This month: Our 2019 Annual Conference is finally here; The Scottish Government announce a review of its Small Grants Programme; we launch our 2019 Annual Review; we continue our focus on the theme of gender, with blogs by Islamic Relief & Link Community Development; We reflect on what a no-deal Brexit will mean for our sector; we announce our plans for a new online Wiki to support work on Policy Coherence in Scotland. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News August 2019
The Scottish Government Small Grants Programme 2020 Opens, we share our views on what a Boris premiership mean for international development, and we announce the full line up of speakers, contributors and sessions for this year's Annual Conference: Putting Gender Front and Centre. We also hear from Conference contributors: Lila Caballero, Head of Research & Programme Policy at ActionAid UK, Lara Plang, Managing Partner at Trupact, and Dr. Marianna Leite, Global Lead – Gender and Inequality at Christian Aid on issues ranging from gender mainstreaming to untangling the meaning of intersectionality.
The Alliance News July 2019
In this month's newsletter, we announce the draft programme for our Annual Conference 2019: Putting Gender Front and Centre, review the UK's first ever Voluntary National Review on our progress towards the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals, lead the way with our continued focus on Safeguarding, and, as always we keep you up to date with the work of our members, with links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, June 2019
This month: We celebrate the launch of our new individual membership category; the International Development Cross Party Group at Holyrood discusses the Humanitarian Emergency Fund; We hear from Feeds the Minds and Disability Beyond Borders about their work in Sierra Leone and Ukraine respectively; make your voice heard on the future of Scotland's external affairs policy. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, May 2019
This month: Chris Law MP meets our members on the day Scotland commits to bold Climate targets; Rory Stewart is appointed new Secretary of State for International Development; We launch our 2019 photo competition in time for our annual conference; We hear from Leith Community Crops in Pots and WasteAid about their work in Malawi and Kenya; and sign up to our first ever Small Charities Dialogue day.Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, April 2019
This month: Cyclone Idai Appeal raises nearly £2 million in Scotland; 2019 Scottish Government Small Grants Programme is announced; we open Registration for our 2019 Annual Conference; the Equality Network writes about why international development needs to be more LGBTI inclusive; and Traidcraft tells us about its new strategy 'Women's Empowerment in Trade and Supply Chains'. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, March 2019
This month: Scottish Labour leader meets our members, and commits Party to the sector; learn how to get involved with Fairtrade Fortnight; submit evidence to shape longer-term discussions on SDG implementation in Scotland; hear what a selection of our members are doing to support gender justice in time for International Women's Day; and read about the Scottish Government 's humanitarian fund for Venezuelan Migrants in Colombia. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, February 2019
This month: Alliance CEO gives her view on the future of UK Aid; get a rundown on the insightful meeting on gender justice at Holyrood; we hear about ESPA's new project in Ghana; and read our submission to the IDC inquiry on SDGs. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, January 2019
This month: We tell you about different ways you can get involved with the UN Sustainable Development Goals in 2019; we hear from the Centre for Climate Justice about their inaugural World Forum later this year: The Church of Scotland talk about their work in Malawi; and an Afghan woman summits highest in Afghanistan. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, December 2018
This month: Our new Safeguarding package is launched; we hear from Alliance members working in Tanzania, Zambia and Rwanda;the next Cross Party Group on International development looks at gender justice; and our next online training fast approaches! Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News November 2018
This month: MSPs debate inaugural 'Contribution to Development Report'; We hear why neighbourhood and collaboration matter for sustainable cities; Update on Safeguarding; Scot Gov Int Dev Minister to join Alliance AGM on 5 December; sign up to our joint event on Civil Society Voice; book you place on our new Online Training; Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, October 2018
This month: FM Nicola Sturgeon addresses our 2018 Annual Conference, the Cross Party Group on International development hears why Climate Bill must be bold, the International Fair Trade Charter is launched, last chance to book place at round-table with Chris Law MP and much more. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, September 2018
This month: Aya Chebbi confirmed as keynote speaker for the Alliance Conference; PM announces “fundamental" shift in UK Aid spend; Further Funding for Decentralised Energy Access in Malawi; Linda Norgrove Foundation to develop a post-graduate medical training programme for women in Afghanistan. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, August 2018
This month: Small Grants 2019 Funding Round Announced; we highlight some of our members' important work to create safe spaces for youth; Lilypads tell us about their work to improve menstrual health in Kenya; Alliance Annual Conference is open for registration; Call to Alliance members for collaboration on climate change inquiry. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, July 2018
This month: We welcome the new Scottish Government International Development Minister; the Turing Trust tell us about their innovative solar-powered computer lab; we open registration for our first ever training workshop on using video; we offer you the opportunity to engage in a new consultation and the chance to get involved in our Annual Conference this September! Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, June 2018
This month: We hear about Scotland's SDG Network and responses to its recent Open Letter; Opportunity International tell us about their work in partnership with farming cooperatives in Rwanda; MCAI reflect on their work in Liberia; the Alliance launches its new online forum - the Alliance Community; and, we offer an update on safeguarding work in Scotland. Plus, as always links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, May 2018
This month: we reflect on recent discussions about our sector and the media; Clean Water Wave tell us about their new solar-water initiative; Ruth Davidson MSP meets Alliance members; and we announce a new partnership with Trust Law. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
The Alliance News, April 2018
April’s news: The Alliance Safeguarding event summary and details on Climate Justice Innovation Fund info day. Read more about the agenda for Cross Party Group meeting on the role of media and perceptions of Aid in Scotland and how the Third Generation Project work to promote the rights of communities on the front lines of climate change! Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
Scotland's International Development Alliance News, March 2018
In March's news: Alliance CEO and Chair talk about doing better for beneficiaries, to mark Women's Day 2018 - a group of Alliance members showcase the work they are doing for women and girls,we hear from the International Justice Mission about ending violence, and much more... Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
Scotland's International Development Alliance News, February 2018
February’s news: Bill Gates meets our members, our new annual training day is announced, WasteAid UK talk rubbish, we send out an open invitation to this month’s Ministerial meeting, reflection on January’s meeting with Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP, and much more…. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
Scotland's International Development Alliance News, January 2018
In January's news: A new year's message from the Alliance Chair, details of some of the fantastic work on global citizenship by IDEAS here in Scotland, some predictions for 2018, Christian Aid and the Open University's collaborative guide, an article on 'poverty porn' by our very own Jane Salmonson and we remind you of some important upcoming dates.
Scotland's International Development Alliance December 2017 Newsletter
In Decembers's news: Official Development Assistance statistics for 2016 are announced, Oxfam responds to the Rohingya Crisis, we launch our new Leave No One Behind Working Group, there's an opportunity to join our team and we shed insight into an innovative campaign by WaterAid.
Scotland's International Development Alliance News, November 2017
In November's news: Friends of the Earth Scotland head to COP23, the Scottish government announce the new Malawi funding round and Glasgow University plan an exciting event on the role of universities in international development. Plus, as always, links to the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates on our website.
Scotland's International Development Alliance News, October 2017
In October's news: the Scottish government announce HEF assistance for the Rohingya crisis, the UK government join a Call to Action to end human trafficking at the 72nd UN General Assembly and we learn about the fantastic work that Project Trust are doing.
Scotland's International Development Alliance News, September 2017
In September's news: The 5th Round of the Scottish Government's Small Grants Programme is announced, along with details of Climate Week 2017.
Scotland's International Development Alliance News, August 2017
In August's news: The new Humanitarian Emergencies Fund has been allocated to the East Africa crisis. Get the latest on our Annual Conference programme draft, contribute to the next meeting on ODA, welcome new staff at the Alliance and say farewell to others... We also hear from the Soapbox Collaborative on their work improving hygiene in maternity units. Plus the latest news, events, vacancies and funding updates.
Scotland's International Development Alliance News, July 2017
In July's news: NIDOS has rebranded as Scotland's International Development Alliance! Get the latest on our annual conference, meet the Minister, and learn about new funding streams for small charities. Plus the latest news, events, vacancies, and funding opportunities.
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