Anneliese Dodds announced as UK Minister for International Development

We welcome Anneliese into her new post, and look forward to working together to address critical issues facing the global sustainable development sector in Scotland and the UK.

UK to restart funding to UNRWA

The Foreign Secretary has announced that the UK will lift the pause on funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the key relief delivery body operating in Gaza. 

Inside Sudan's forgotten war

This short video from BBC Africa, led by journalist Feras Kilani, explores the conflict in Sudan, as well as the allegations of war crimes.

Famine in Sudan

This IPC report shows the critical situation facing over half the population of Sudan, who are dealing with acute food insecurity, with a risk of famine in 14 areas.

Humanitarian response in South Sudan

A number of SIDA members operating in South Sudan report on their work, within the context of the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

CBM | Education for girls in Zimbabwe

Hear from CBM about their recent project supporting education for girls living with disabilities in Zimbabwe.

The Insect Café wins Scottish Baker of the Year award 2024

Our innovative member The Insect Café, owned by Nahla Mahmoud, won the prestigious award for one of their cakes, made locally and sustainably using a mealworm base. 

Mamie Martin Fund | New book on women missionaries

Myth and Reality of the Missionary Family was published in Malawi last month, and launched in Scotland on 22nd July. It continues the work, started by Mamie Martin’s daughter, of filling in the huge gap in the available history of missionary families.

Understanding changes to the PVG scheme

The team at Disclosure Scotland provide some insight into the changes upcoming in the PVG scheme.

Scottish Fair Trade | Chief Executive Vacancy

Scottish Fair Trade are recruiting for a Chief Executive. This full time role is a fantastic opportunity to lead the team at Scotland's Fair Trade network.

CPG on International Development

Join the CPG in September to explore why and how Scotland should acknowledge and redress historic and ongoing injustices perpetuated by colonialism.

SIDA Annual General Meeting 2024

SIDA members, please save the date of our 2024 AGM in December this year. Agenda and papers will be circulated closer to the time.

What is to gain from peacemaking?

Catch up on this event at Chatham House exploring the UK’s role in resolving violent conflict around the world, featuring Chief Executive of SIDA Frances Guy.

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