Over 60 CEOs of UK NGOs sign open letter re-committing to tackling and dismantling racism

Scotland's International Development Alliance signed this letter on behalf of our members, expressing solidarity with communities who have been targeted by racist attacks over the past few weeks.

System change: where now for asylum and foreign "aid"?

Niall Christie at Third Force News speaks to Frances Guy, CEO of SIDA, alongside other leaders in the sector to ask about the likelihood of meaningful change on development issues from the new government. Flip to page 12 for the article.

No end in sight to the ‘war on women’ in Gaza

This UN report from July highlights the reality for women in Gaza, who face increasingly dire conditions. This tweet from Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner General of UNRWA, published on 15th August, confirms the situation continues to worsen.

Sexual violence and conflict in Sudan: A war on the bodies of women and girls

Content warning - please note this article features discussion of sexual assault.

An estimated 6.7 million people are at risk of gender-based violence in Sudan, with displaced, refugee and migrant women and girls particularly vulnerable. 

UN update on women and girls in Afghanistan 

Press briefing at the United Nations Headquarters by UN Women Country Representative in Afghanistan, Alison Davidian, on the three-year mark of the Taliban takeover.

Gender equality for greener and bluer futures

This IUCN report details why women’s leadership matters for realising environmental goals.

What makes a Fair Trade Nation?

Scottish Fair Trade have shared the refreshed set of criteria ahead of a reassessment of Scotland’s Fair Trade Nation status.

Oxfam report - Water War Crimes

This report presents a detailed analysis of how the Government of Israel has systematically weaponized water against the Palestinians in its latest assault on Gaza, raising grave concerns of human rights violations and breaches of international law.

Three big questions | we need your input!

At our upcoming conference, we will be hosting a session asking our panel of experts three burning questions facing the global sustainable development sector, as chosen by our community.

CPG on International Development

Join the CPG on 17th September to explore why and how Scotland should acknowledge and redress historic and ongoing injustices perpetuated by colonialism.

Looking for survey responses

SIDA's Diaspora Group for Global Citizenship is researching how well Scotland's minority ethnic & diaspora communities are represented in discussions & decisions on global justice issues. If you're part of a minority ethnic or diaspora community in Scotland, we encourage you to take the survey, and if you are not, please share it with others you might know. 

Diversity & inclusion in recruitment

We’ve pulled together 6 tips to increase diversity and inclusion in your recruitment – SIDA has committed to employing these concepts in our own recruitment process, and are always open to hearing from our community on how we can continue to learn and improve.

SIDA Finance, Business Development and Membership Committee

Are you a member of SIDA with experience in income generation, business development or fundraising? The FBDM committee is looking for new members to consult, advise and support the income generation, business development and membership growth activities of SIDA.  

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.

British Council | Youth Connect UK-ODA Collaboration Grants

Youth Connect Collaboration Grants is a pilot initiative for the year 2024-2025, designed for UK organisations that are engaged in the non-formal education (NFE) sector, and that deliver activities that equip young people (aged 18-35 years old) with essential skills and support them to apply them in positive ways.