On Saturday 2 September, the Scottish Government announced the latest funding round of their International Development Small Grants Programme. This award is welcomed by all of us in the international development sector across Scotland.

Jane Salmonson,  our Chief Executive, said: "Grants available to smaller organisations make an incredible difference to organisations here in Scotland who deserve this extra boost for their projects that improve the lives and life chances of people facing hardship and lack of opportunity overseas."

This year Scotland is celebrating its second national climate week from 18-22 September.The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of, and inspire action on climate change. Contributions and engagement from the international development sector are important. 

FInd out why climate change and international development policy are inextricably linked, and how you can join in, including responding to the new Climate Change Bill consultation which closes on 22 September...

In August, the Scottish Government announced £50,000 of scholarships to support female students to access education in Malawi. Routed through the Mamie Martin Fund, It will support 23 girls to go to secondary school and two women to attend university in Malawi.

The deadline for registration for this years annual conference is 12 noon on 6 September 2017. The full programme detailing all speakers and sessions is available on our new website. Don't miss out on reserving your place, we're almost at capacity!

Impressive endline results have been published from one of Link Community Development's most successful projects to date – Improved Girls’ Learning in Rural Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia, funded by UK Aid.