Give your input to the UK government 'Civil Society Covenant Framework

With the launch of this new framework by the UK government, we encourage our members to engage and provide input from the Scottish third sector. 

A debt is owed – the UK should transition from traditional aid to reparations

Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy continues the conversation on growing calls for the United Kingdom to engage in meaningful discussions on reparations for countries impacted by slavery and colonialism.

“Why is the world silent in the face of oppression against women in Afghanistan?”

A powerful call to action for Scotland from Fawzia Koofi, Afghan women’s rights advocate, speaking at the Glasgow Afghan United event at Scottish Parliament.

How the Taliban are erasing Afghanistan’s women – photo essay

The journalist Mélissa Cornet and the photographer Kiana Hayeri met more than 100 Afghan girls and women in seven provinces, and found resistance and defiance but also despair.

Afghanistan: potential ICJ case a step towards justice for Afghan women

In September, four countries formally called upon Afghanistan to cease what the countries say are violations of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

Communities in charge | Oxfam GB

This briefing note provides an overview from a locally-led project funded by the Scottish government & recently implemented by Oxfam, Strategies for Northern Development & Merti Integrated Development Programme in northern Kenya.

Safeguarding heritage in the Middle East

SIDA Trustee Benjamin Carey writes on the importance of safeguarding heritage in the Middle East.

Finance Officer vacancy

The Scotland Malawi Partnership is recruiting for a Finance Officer to assist its work inspiring the people and organisations of Scotland to be involved with Malawi in an informed, coordinated and effective way for the benefit of both nations.

Christian Aid | Carol service

With a theme of peace, this special service will include carols led by Siskin Green and Fischy music. The keynote address will be delivered by hymn writer John Bell. Plus, hear from Christian Aid’s partners in South Sudan.

Vacancy with CBM UK

CBM UK are hiring a Disability Inclusion Advisor, who will be responsible for generating new business opportunities and delivering disability inclusion technical advice to mainstream organisations and key stakeholders in the UK. 

SIDA AGM 2024

A reminder that our upcoming Annual General Meeting is taking place online at 1pm on Wednesday 4th December. SIDA members received their invite by email.

SIDA Advisory Panel Session on Deforestation and Land Rights

Do you or your network engage with rights holders who may have been affected by the wide-ranging impact of deforestation in the global south? If so, we would be very keen to hear from you.  For more information and to discuss further please get in touch with Francis.

Note. There is speaker fee available for panel members.

SIDA Service Directory

Our Services Directory is a resource for organisations and individuals working in global sustainable development in Scotland. Listing your services is free for SIDA members, and £100 per listing for non-members.

Join the conversation on the SIDA Member Hub

Share your thoughts with us around moving from Twitter to Blue Sky, and network with other members working in the global sustainable development sector.

A celebration of IDEAS and global citizenship education in Scotland

Join the IDEAS community on Thursday 5th December in Edinburgh, for a celebration of the achievements of IDEAS and a discussion around the opportunities afforded by joining the SIDA network.

Action for Women’s Health

Improving women’s mental and physical health globally. The focus of each organisation may be improving women’s daily health, their longevity, their access to care, their ability to engage in daily life, and/or their opportunity to form and support a family.