April 2022 News HEADLINESUnderstanding practical steps to shifting the power, active anti-racism, and decolonisationJoin the Alliance on the 17th May for an interactive learning event exploring key issues facing the global sustainable development sector. Help us shape the future of Scottish Government International Development ProgrammingWe invite your feedback on our new draft discussion paper to be shared with the Scottish Government. MSPs publish report into Scottish Government's international workThe Alliance welcome the recommendations on developing a new strategic approach and the need for policy coherence. FOCUS ON EAST AFRICAWhat really needs to happen for girls to learnSandra Graham of Link Education explores what it really takes to support girls to succeed in the classroom, focusing on girls in rural Ethiopia. This Ramadan, fasting families in East Africa are facing hunger caused by a crisisHear from Shazia Arshad from Islamic Relief UK on the drought causing food shortages for many throughout East Africa this Ramadan. MEMBER BLOGSHow does a small charity have a big impact?Send a Cow ramps up to a bold ambition – and the new name is all about how they’re going to achieve it. ALLIANCE UPDATESWe're hiring!The Alliance is hiring for the role of Head of Policy, Communications and Digital Engagement. Applications close on Monday 9th May 2022. Does your organisation donate used equipment to international partners or charities?Join our focus groups to help shape the guidance to be used by the NHS on global equipment donations. OTHER NEWS & RESOURCESAlarm bells but little action as Horn of Africa faces unprecedented droughtHow racism manifests itself in NGO culture and structures - part one: Deep structuresHumanitarian funding for women and girls needs urgent reformRead more >Quick facts: The crisis in UkraineFACING 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 resident of Tirtiri village in Ethiopia, where there is an abundance of water, thanks to the development work of Friendship Support Association, one of Tearfunds partners. FSA have helped the community of Tirtiri to install a Borehole and Water pump to allow their village easy, abundant access to clean water. Photograph taken by Chris Hoskins for Tearfund. Registered Scottish Charity No. SC035314 |