May 2024 News
UPDATES
Health programme call for proposals
The Scottish Government have published call for proposals documents for their non-communicable diseases programme in Rwanda and Zambia.
The deadline for receiving applications is 12.00 on Friday 5th July 2024.
CPG on international development wants your views
The Cross-Party Group on international development wants to hear the sector's experience of Scottish Government funding approaches.
We encourage our members to consider responding to the inquiry, sharing any experiences you have (both positive and negative), to support the CPG in gaining an accurate understanding of current processes.
We need your input! | Research survey
Click below to take part in a 10-minute survey contributing to research by students within The School of Social and Political Science at The University of Edinburgh.
This research is focused on two different questions; firstly, “the impact of the current economic climate on iNGOs'' and secondly, “how has the iNGO sector in Scotland implemented global commitments to localisation.”
HEADLINES
The West should engage with reparations for slavery and colonialism
The movement seeking reparations for slavery and colonialism has so far been met with minimal buy-in from the former colonial powers that benefited from the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
UN report proposes building on six transitions to realise SDGs by 2030
The six transitions, or investment pathways, identified in the report are food systems, energy access and affordability, digital connectivity, education, jobs and social protection, and climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Ministerial role for international development is cut
The Scottish Government have announced John Swinney’s new ministerial team which sees the removal of a Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development. This remit will fall to Angus Robertson MSP as Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture.
MEMBER UPDATES
Jubilee Scotland celebration invitation
Jubilee Scotland are delighted to invite you to a celebration of their work! As you may know, Jubilee Scotland closed earlier this year, but they are taking this opportunity to celebrate and say thank you to all those who have supported them over the years working towards debt justice. RSVP below.
Saturday 8th June
15:00-17:00
Barclay Viewforth Church - Main Hall | 1 Wright’s Houses, Edinburgh, EH10 4HR)
Welcome to Mozambique! | Mary's Meals
Mary's Meals are delighted to announce the expansion of their school feeding programme into Mozambique as El Niño-induced drought and flooding force millions across Southern Africa into extreme hunger.
Live from Nepal with Cathy Ratcliff | EMMS International
Watch EMMS International's update from Nepal, where they are delivering vital palliative care to the most hard-to-reach areas.
Decolonising development studies | DSA webinar
The DSA are hosting a webinar on decolonising development studies through equitable research partnerships.
Thursday 30th May
13.00 - 14.00 BST
Online
Fair trade and public procurement report | Scottish Fair Trade
Check out Scottish Fair Trade’s latest report exploring climate change and food security, highlighting risks from extreme weather events and emphasizes sustainable agricultural practices.
Shifting the power podcast | Common Weal
Check out this podcast from Common Weal, where our Chief Executive Frances Guy discussed our new report, From talk to transformation.
SIDA UPDATES
The ethics of arms exports: the UK’s role in the Gaza conflict
SIDA and SCIAF facilitated a briefing session for Scottish MPs and MSPs to help them understand more about the facts behind arms exports. Check out our latest blog where we outline some of the key points made by human rights and arms export experts in considering the complexities of the legal framework governing arms exports, the UK’s involvement, and the ethical considerations at play.
CPG on international development | May 2024
Join the upcoming CPG on international development as we explore Scotland's role in acknowledging and redressing the historic and ongoing injustices of colonialism.
Tuesday 28th May
18.00 - 19.30
Scottish Parliament and Online
AI & proposal writing, funding support, and more | MzN International
Join us for this insightful webinar where we’ll delve into the transformative power of AI with Chris Meyer zu Natrup of MzN International.
Wednesday 12th June
11.00 - 12.00
Online
Save the date! SIDA Annual Conference
Our Annual Conference will take place at the stunning Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, and virtually, on Wednesday 4th September 2024
Would you like to get involved? For speaking, sponsorship, or exhibitor opportunities, please get in touch with: francis.rodgers@intdevalliance.scot
SIDA | Treasurer for Board of Trustees
Are you interested in joining SIDA’s Board of Trustees? Do you have a background in accounting? We are looking for a new Treasurer to provide key financial support and guidance to the board and staff.
Closing date: 28th June
Call for policy committee members
We are looking for members to join our policy committee!
The Committee meets to share policy and advocacy priorities, find ways to collaborate and steer SIDA’s policy work. We’re particularly keen to hear from smaller SIDA members.
If you are interested in joining, please get in touch with louise@intdevalliance.scot
Join the conversation on our Member Hub!
Do you have any experience with international banking? We would love to hear your thoughts! Join this conversation and more on our Member Hub.
Funding update of the month
Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund
Type of project: Charities working to improve the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged or underrepresented women and girls within the UK and internationally and are led by, for and with women and girls can apply.
Grant size: Charities seeking to raise either £2,500, £5,000 or £10,000 in public donations (to be doubled by the match funds).
Closing date: 21st June
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
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