Newsletter July 2019
HEADLINES
Are we on target for 2030?
At the end of June, the UK government published its first ever Voluntary National Review mapping out domestic and international progress towards the 17 interlinked UN Sustainable Development Goals.
So how are we doing? The answer is mixed, and it depends who you ask. Reports by Bond and the UWS-Oxfam Partnership offer much insight and as we await the Scottish Government's Supplementary Review due out later this month, some initial analysis of the UK report shows we have much work to do.
Going for Gold! A Safeguarding update
Since heightened media attention on safeguarding issues in the international development and humanitarian sectors last year, The Alliance has taken a leading role in making sure the right resources, training and tools are in place to improve safeguarding standards.
The Alliance is rolling out new initiatives to point the way to gold standards in safeguarding.
Alliance Annual Conference draft programme now available
How can we create sustainable, enabling environments for women and girls? Join us as we explore practical solutions to this pressing issue.
Contribute your own experiences and ideas by joining one of our interactive break out sessions.
The programme is almost finalised and registrations are already coming in fast.
WHAT ARE OUR MEMBERS UP TO?
Aberdeen based charity closes its doors on a high note
After 7 years of vitally important work improving maternal and new-born health in low-income countries, the Soapbox Collaborative brings its operations to an end. Emma Morrison, Operations Manager, reflects on their legacy.
Cerebral Palsy Africa win DFID Small Charities Challenge Fund grant
Archie Hinchcliffe, Executive Director of Cerebral Palsy Africa, writes about their recent successful application to DFID's Small Charities Challenge Fund, and the plans for their 2 year project in Ghana training special needs teachers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Funding Working Group
23 July 2019
The first meeting of our Funding Working Group in 2019. We'll hear from Pam Judson about seeking funding from US trusts and foundations. Come along and have your say in how the group develops by helping to set the annual programme of events and refreshing the terms of reference.
Proposal development workshop series
July to September 2019
A brand new proposal development workshop series has been launched to help small charities write successful grant applications. Book your place early to avoid disappointment for the Project Design workshop on 31 July and the Budgets workshop on 7 August.
IN OTHER NEWS
National Audit Office publishes new report on UK ODA spend
Without access to WASH, the UK jeopardises the SDGs, says Bond Report
Climate Justice Innovation Fund application deadline 9 August
ODI research shows coal subsidies to tune of billions by G20 countries
CGD blog argues that tax must play bigger role ahead of talks in Berlin
GET INVOLVED
The Alliance Community
The Alliance Community is an online forum for members to discuss, share and connect with other members. A whole host of discussions have taken place this month. Read our monthly round-up and get involved
Submit your entries to our 2019 photo competition
You still have time to submit your photos for this year's Photo Competition which centers on theme ‘Sustainable development through the lens of gender’. Top entries will be displayed at our Annual Conference on the 25th September 2019 and a prize will be awarded to the winning entry.
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