February 2022 News HEADLINESStrengthening global partnerships: a networking eventJoin the Alliance, in person or virtually, for a networking event focusing on strong, inclusive and equitable global partnerships. In collaboration with CBM, this fully accessible event will be an opportunity to connect with others and hear from a range of great speakers, including new Minister Neil Gray MSP. Join us in person in Edinburgh, or virtually via livestream! Scottish Government announces £1.5million in vaccine support to UNICEFThe Scottish Government commits £1.5million to UNICEF to continue provision of COVID-19 vaccine support in Rwanda, Zambia and Malawi. A true implementation of localisation from SOS SahelRead the new SOS Sahel report about the journey from one international to four national NGOs, and attend their launch event on 24th February. Sustainable fundraising in a new financial landscapeLearn more about how to create and maintain a strong, sustainable financial plan from Marie McQuade on Tuesday 1st March. FOCUS ON CLIMATEVoices from South Sudan, where the climate crisis alarm bells continue to soundAs South Sudan experiences its third consecutive year of extreme flooding, the risks multiply for communities living in a country already experiencing crisis driven by conflict, food insecurity and COVID-19. From Scotland to Egypt: Making progress on Loss and DamageThe progress made at COP26 in terms of funding Loss and Damage must be at the foundation of future policies. MEMBER BLOGSCOP26 has been and gone - now is the time for actionHear from Martin Rhodes, Chief Executive of the Scottish Fair Trade Forum and see what action you can take throughout #FairTradeFortnight. A Scottish charity gone globalGarreth Wood, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of Kids OR, shares the collaborative work being done across the globe to ensure children have access to safe surgery. ALLIANCE UPDATESCross Party GroupThe next CPG on International Development meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday 16th March. Expert speakers will outline key findings from research into what a future Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill might look like in terms of its scope and purpose in regard to global impact. LNOB Working GroupThe LNOB Working Group will meet on Wednesday 9th March at 3pm, and is open to all Alliance members who wish to ensure that development includes those from marginalised groups. OTHER NEWS & RESOURCESWithout vaccine equity, the world could remain stuck in pandemic limboNew effort aims to measure - and improve - dignity in developmentLocalisation only pays lip service to fixing development sector's colonial legacyRead more >The time has come to rename 'aid'FACING 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 local waste sorting point in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the introduction of sorting waste, especially plastic waste, by local communities is a vital step in addressing the climate crisis in Indonesia and its impact globally. Photograph taken by Rod Penn. Registered Scottish Charity No. SC035314 |