February 2025 News
HEADLINES
Engage for impact and unite for change!
Scotland’s International Development Alliance is delighted to welcome members and community to our Spring Conference, taking place at COSLA in Edinburgh, and online on the 1st of April.
Sudan / Humanitarian Emergencies Fund Update
Join us on 6th March for an update on Scottish Government funding and SIDA members’ support for people in Sudan experiencing the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
Joint meeting of Malawi and International Development CPGs
A special joint meeting of the Malawi and IntDev CPGs will be held on Tuesday 11th March, with the opportunity to hear from members of a visiting delegation from the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS).
Understanding Sudan’s conflict by focusing on Darfur
Tajedin Abdalla Adam provides some context on the conflict in Sudan through a focus on the troubled history of Darfur.
FOCUS ON USAID
USAID freeze: what are the legal implications for UK INGOs?
President Trump’s recent executive order, Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid has rocked the international development community.
What Trump's 'Cruel' Halt to Foreign Aid Means for Yemen
Read about the devastating impact of the USAID freeze upon the fragile situation in Yemen.
USAID Shutdown: Solidarity and Strategy
A statement from the RINGO Project, reimagining iNGOS and global civil society, on the shutdown of USAID.
MEMBER UPDATES
Scotland Malawi Partnership | Renewables Forum
Scotland Malawi Partnership is hosting Renewables Forum event, hearing from practitioners, academics and community members, sharing experiences of how hydro can power homes, businesses and social institutions in both Scotland and Malawi.
Reflections on Picture Power: putting the cameras in the hands of the community | Christian Aid
We hear from Christian Aid on the power of participatory photography.
All families matter: Uncovering Injustice and Discrimination in the UK Visa and Immigration system
The report by Women of Zimbabwe and Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA), outlines the discrimination and unfair refusal of visas by single mothers who arrived before 11 March 2024.
International experiences with children in conflict with the law | Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law
The workshop on 28th March, will bring together researchers, practitioners and policy makers with expertise on youth justice in Scotland and abroad, especially in Scotland’s international development partners and other global South countries.
International Women’s Day Webinar - Zimbabwe Emergency Drought Response | Christian Aid
Join Christian Aid from 12-1pm online on Wednesday 5 March, to hear about the emergency response to drought affected communities of Zimbabwe provided by our partner Zimbabwe Council of Churches.
Climate action is being held back by ‘hidden handbrakes’
To follow up from our 'hidden handbrakes' webinar last month, read this blog from Oliver Arnold-Richards from IIED about the major blockers to tackling climate change.
SIDA UPDATES
Scottish Government – Climate justice fund stakeholder engagement event
SIDA Members – especially those interested in the Scottish Government’s Climate Justice Fund – are invited to join a special stakeholder engagement session with Scottish Government Officials on Wednesday 19th March at 11:00am. The event is the latest in a series of opportunities for members to speak directly with officials from the SG’s international teams.
Food security, biodiversity and climate change on the agenda at Cross-Party Group
The Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group on International Development heard from three different organisations working to promote food security in the face of climate change at its meeting on Tuesday 4th February 2025.
Global citizenship and the global goals at the Gathering
Learn more about SIDA's seminar 'Global citizenship - it's for you!' at SCVO’s Gathering in Edinburgh on Wednesday 5th February.
Disclosure Scotland | Understanding new responsibilities surrounding the PVG scheme
It is less than two months until the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme becomes a legal requirement. Find out what that means for your organisation.
Global citizenship: A key to transforming our work and impact
Join us for an engaging online session, where we will explore the importance of global citizenship and its essential role in international development. We’ll discuss how this approach can play a key role in strengthening our work as organisations, fostering global solidarity and addressing inequalities.
Led by Bobby McCormack, co-founder and CEO of Development Perspectives, the session will highlight how embracing global citizenship can transform our work and increase our impact.
Disclosure Scotland | Understanding new responsibilities surrounding the PVG scheme
It is less than two months until the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme becomes a legal requirement. Find out what that means for your organisation.
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.
FUNDING UPDATE OF THE MONTH
The Lawrence Foundation
This worldwide fund provides unrestricted grants for operating or program expenses for projects focusing on environmental, human services, and other causes.
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
Returning to our homes in Gaza | Al Jazeera
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