SIDA launch new online space for members

We're excited (and a little nervous!) to launch our new Member Hub in May! We share the journey to this decision, and a little bit about what to expect from the new platform.

Reflections of a Lebanon aid worker on holding on while everything collapses | The New Humanitarian

Hind Obeid writes for the New Humanitarian about navigating displacement while helping others make it through the same war.

Displaced women return home in Lebanon | UN Women

Across Lebanon, women and girls navigate continued displacement, loss, and returns home – often multiple times – as uncertainty remains part of daily life.

Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager | Waste Aid

Waste Aid are on the search for a Partnership & Philanthropy Manager to take the lead in expanding their income streams through strategic collaborations and major giving. This is a fantastic role to work for an organisation making a real difference globally.

Swap the System: a youth-led campaign for a fairer future | Scottish Fair Trade

Scottish Fair Trade has launched Swap the System: a bold, youth-led campaign exploring how we can move towards a fairer, more sustainable economy. Co-created with young people, the campaign highlights eight simple “swaps” - from prioritising people over profit to choosing long-term sustainability over short-term gain. 

Global Health Research Group on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing in Malawi | University of Strathclyde

This 4-year NIHR funded project between University of Strathclyde and Malawian partners is examining the impact, and codesigning solutions for adverse childhood experiences, sexual and reproductive health, water, sanitation and hygiene and wellbeing with early adolescents.

Advocacy Lead | Stop Climate Chaos Scotland

A great opportunity to join Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS), Scotland’s climate coalition, leading on climate policy as Advocacy Lead.

Participation in practice: co-creating inclusion resources with disability-led organisations | CBM UK

CBM have taken the time to remind us all to use the direct expertise of organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and have shared these two important reflections on how we can listen and act. 

New funding for health partnership | Friends of Chitambo

Friends of Chitambo SCIO is proud to announce that we have been awarded a £100,000 grant under the Scottish Government Health Partnership Programme for a Health Partnership with Chitambo Hospital, Central Province, Zambia, and NHS Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Political Parties in Africa and Democracy | University of Strathclyde

The European Research Council has awarded a Synergy Grant worth €9.69 million to a team, led by Robert Mattes at the University of Strathclyde (and including academics from Bristol, Reading and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology) to study political parties across 25 African countries. 

Vacancies | Scottish Fair Trade

Scottish Fair Trade are hiring for two positions, providing ample opportunity to join their lovely team leading Scotland's campaign for fair and sustainable trade- Communications & Engagement Officer, and Youth Coordinator (Fair Trade Youth Collective – Glasgow). 

Welcome to new SIDA members

We're pleased to welcome Rendered, Fair Trade Electives, and Sustainable Futures Global to the SIDA community.

Working with Trauma in Peacebuilding: Principles, Practice, and Application | Scottish Peace Platform

Join counselling psychologist and specialist in trauma, well-being, and culturally responsive practice Dr. Jeeda Alhakim for an interactive workshop introducing the core principles of trauma-informed practice and exploring what they mean in peacebuilding settings.

When and where?

• Thursday 30th April, 10 - 11.30am

• Online 

Is Our Democracy Future Proof? – Your Questions Answered | Future Proof

This series of webinars tackling disinformation in the Scottish Elections are led by the Future Proof reporters & provide an opportunity for young voters to learn in an open and inclusive environment.

When and where?

• Friday 1st May, 12pm

• Online

When and where?

• Thursday 28th May, 11am

• Edinburgh City Chambers & Online

Women & Girls’ Education In Malawi | Scotland Malawi Partnership

Join the Scotland Malawi Partnership in Edinburgh City Chambers or online to hear from experienced practitioners in Girls’ & Women’s Education in Malawi.

Beyond Hubris: In Situ AI and Peasant Ecological Struggles in Colombia

The Planetary AI project (based at the University of Edinburgh) is hosting the 'AI Futures' seminar series to centre alternative visions and technofutures for more just and equal worlds. This webinar features Dr. Sebastián Lehuedé, who will discuss his recent research on environmental justice and AI.

When and where?

• Tuesday 12th May, 1.30pm

• Online

iF Social Impact Prize

If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible. It should either use design principles in the creation process (i.e. design thinking), design should be part of the DNA of the project (i.e. foster design and creation talent) or the project puts focus on the design of projects elements (i.e. the design of the promotion campaign or project materials).

Grant size: €100,000 

Deadline: 20th May