June 2022 News HEADLINESNew report calls on the Scottish Government to produce a global solidarity strategyThe Alliance has published a new report, which calls on the Scottish Government to produce a strategy for global solidarity, with a set of recommendations to improve Scotland’s impact on global sustainable development. The Alliance Annual Conference: global citizenship in a challenging worldPlease save the date of Tuesday 20th September for our first hybrid Annual Conference, to be held at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh and virtually. FOCUS ON PROGRESSThe risks and the ripples when a much-loved charity changes its nameIn June 2022 SAC changed its name to Ripple Effect after 34 years – to reflect the organisation’s new strategy and the range of work they do supporting rural communities in east and southern Africa. CEO Paul Stuart reflects on the rollercoaster ride. Scotland and Malawi with PrideAs Malawi prepares for its second ever LGBT+ Pride parade, the Scotland Malawi Partnership reflect on solidarity, and how they see the bilateral relationship engaging the issue of LGBT+ rights. MEMBER BLOGSThe refugee crisis in Lebanon cannot be understatedHear from Tony Collins, Director of Mishwar, on the instability and uncertainty facing communities in Lebanon. ALLIANCE UPDATESNew Alliance team memberThe Alliance is delighted to welcome Hannah Clyne to the team and look forward to working alongside Hannah to strengthen global communities in Scotland. Membership Strengthening Programme 2022/23Explore our packed calendar of Member events, providing Scotland-based organisations with a strong and thriving network of support, and strengthening their capacity for more effective and sustainable action. OTHER NEWS & RESOURCESFooting the Bill: Fair finance for loss and damage in an era of escalating climate impactsEvent: The Burning Case for Climate ReparationsFor desperate Afghans, risky crossings into Iran are worth chancingRead more >Kenyan innovators turn to smart farming as food crisis worsensFACING THE CRISISEach month, we highlight a photograph from Facing the Crisis, our virtual exhibition documenting the human impact of the climate crisis. This photograph shows a group cleaning waste water in small coffee production in San Antonio, Tolima in Colombia. After learning about systems to protect water in the coffee process, this group went through practical workshops on community resource management, using plastic tanks and pipes to install a filtering system for the waste water resulting from coffee washing. Photograph taken by a Colombian climate justice activist, and submitted by Scottish Human Rights Defenders Fellowship, University of Dundee. Registered Scottish Charity No. SC035314 |