Disasters Emergency Committee announces £500,000 funding

The Scottish Government has announced emergency funding to be given to the DEC to support the humanitarian aid efforts following the severe earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.

Last chance to share your views!

If you are a member of Scotland's International Development Alliance, please complete our short Membership Survey by 5th March.

Member input is vital to our work so please do share your views with us.

Response to Syria and Türkiye

Learn more about how Alliance members are responding to the devastating earthquake in Syria and Türkiye.

How to Help - Syria and Türkiye

Following the devastating earthquake in Syria and Türkiye, we've gathered some resources to help you take action.

Secondary crises after the Turkey-Syria earthquakes are now the greatest threat to life

Much of the focus has centred on the immense loss of life in the immediate aftermath of the earthquakes. But many lives will still be at risk in the months to come.

How DEC charities are helping survivors in Syria and Türkiye

14 DEC charities and their local partners are responding to the disaster, working with locally-led relief efforts to provide medical treatment, shelter, winter survival kits and ensuring people have food and clean water.

Research into environmental & social impacts of mining :: Friends of the Earth Scotland

FoES are working to understand how expected updates to Scotland’s circular economy and energy policies can be adapted to reduce the impact of Scottish material consumption globally.

Call for Advocacy Consultants :: IDEAS

IDEAS has just opened a Call for Advocacy Consultants. IDEAS is launching this Call for Consultants to identify suitably qualified professionals and experts who can support the important work of the IDEAS Advocacy Working Group.

Our long-term vision for International Development in the post-COVID era

The University of Strathclyde invites our members to Perspectives on International Development: Guest Lecture. This lecture, will be given by Neil Gray MSP, on 2nd March at 6pm in Glasgow.

10 years of Fair Trade Nation

Our friends at the Scottish Fair Trade Forum are celebrating 10 years of Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation, standing against global inequality and committing to ensuring that trade is done fairly in the fight against global poverty & in solidarity with workers around the world for a #FairTradeFuture.

Peer Learning Event - Finance and Funding Challenges

Join us for a virtual Member workshop tomorrow on 23rd February exploring funding challenges for those working in finance or fundraising technical roles.

We're hiring!

We're looking for a Digital Communications & Events Coordinator to join our small & friendly team. This is a brilliant role for a creative & flexible person, so please share widely!

Updated PVG Requirements

In respect of the changes that will be brought into force by the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, this information session on 1st March will highlight some of the key changes and their possible impact on the global sustainable development sector.

CPG on International Development - 7th March

Scotland’s ambition is to make a positive contribution internationally and we have various existing and potential legislation that can support this goal. Join us at the next CPG on International Development to explore how best to do this.

Safeguarding in Practice

The Alliance is pleased to host this virtual event exploring safeguarding practices, with particular focus on the localisation context.

Update on Alliance piloting a 4 day work week

The initiative, which was piloted in the UK between June and December 2022 by 61 organisations with around 2,900 workers, published its results today.