June 2020 News
HEADLINES
Diverse coalition asks Nicola Sturgeon to build back better
The Alliance, along with over 70 civil society organisations from across different sectors of Scottish life, have written to the First Minister calling for a radical response to the coronavirus recovery that builds a fairer society for all.
The signatories from charities, trade unions and community groups set out 5 steps for the forthcoming recovery plan and economic stimulus that will enable the building of a fairer, greener and more equal society.
Secure your place at our Digital Summit: Global Development beyond COVID-19
Registration is now open for our first ever Digital Summit, ‘Global Development beyond Covid-19’. This full-day event, taking place on Thursday 24 September 2020, will bring together Alliance members to explore practical solutions in response to the extensive and far-reaching impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our sector – both here in Scotland and overseas.
It's not too late to help us shape the agenda for the event. We want to ensure that our Digital Summit includes content and sessions that are truly useful and relevant to you. Please complete this short survey
Improving Policy Coherence in Scotland - some insight from experts joining our panel discussion
In advance of this week’s launch event and panel discussion ‘Improving Policy Coherence in Scotland’ on 3rd June, we asked some of our panellists to give us some insight into policy coherence for sustainable development from their point of view.
Fundraising and the implications of COVID-19
The impacts of COVID-19 on public fundraising are not yet known, but our initial research suggests a decline in income from public fundraising activities with some silver linings, such as an increase in one off donations.
Read our blog to find out how you can reinvigorate your digital fundraising and draw inspiration from our members’ creative COVID-19 funding appeals.
FOCUS ON CLIMATE
COP26 and COVID-19: what about climate equity?
At the end of May, it was announced that COP26 will now take place in November 2021 in Glasgow, a full year later than originally planned. But what does this and the continuing global impacts of COVID-19 mean for climate equity?
We hear from experts including Professor Tahseen Jafry, Director of the Centre for Climate Justice at Glasgow Caledonian University and Dr Simon Anderson, Senior Fellow at the International Institute for Environment and Development on why next year's conference is so important.
OPINION
The dangers of 'voluntourism' and why local leadership matters
Volunteers’ Week takes place from 1-7 June every year in celebration of the millions of volunteers across the UK.
While volunteering is generally always well-intentioned, Isabelle Guis from educate. tells us why 'voluntourism' overseas can do more harm than good.
Delivering programmes that work
Against a backdrop of COVID-19, donors are asking more of their partners. This in turn is causing implementers either to re-focus their existing projects; or to design new ones.
Jeremy Astill-Brown - Co-founder of Acacia Development Associates Ltd - reflects on the essentials of good design.
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IN OTHER NEWS
ODI: More support needed for local humanitarian responders
Four Sustainable Development Goals that help future-proof global recovery
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland launch new 'Climate Fringe' website
Farmers and workers say they need Fair Trade more than ever
Hunger could double in East Africa and the Horn
UPCOMING EVENTS
Holyrood CPG hosts special online meeting on COVID-19
11 June
The Cross Party Group on International Development is hosting an online meeting to bring MSPs, civil society and international partners together to focus on how this pandemic is unfolding across the Global South.
Join us for this special online meeting and find out why international solidarity is more important than ever.
Webinar on UK Aid Direct with Mannion Daniels
15 June
The DFID UK Aid Direct window for the Community Partnership & Impact grants is currently open for applications that address the Global Goals and longer term impacts of COVID-19.
Join us for a short webinar with the fund manager Mannion Daniels to hear about how to apply.
GET INVOLVED
Working Groups
All of our working groups will meet online in June and will discuss the implications of COVID-19.
Members can sign up to join the MEL working group on 2 June, Funding working group on the 23 June, LNOB working group on 25 June, and the Safeguarding working group on 30 June.
The Alliance Community
Over 100 different member organisations and more than 200 individuals are signed up to the Alliance Community our online forum.
Here is a summary of this month’s activity, have you joined the conversation yet?
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