UNGA SDG Summit

The 2023 SDG Summit marks the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to 2030.

New SIDA website launched

We're excited to share with you our new website! Our goal was to improve accessibility to our content, whilst highlighting our values, and our members! Check it out below:

Libya and Morocco: A quick breakdown of north Africa’s double disaster

As search and rescue efforts wind down after an earthquake in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, estimates of the numbers killed by flooding in eastern Libya continue to rise sharply.

Humanitarian response ramps up as floods of 'epic proportions' strikes Libya

UN agencies and partners are responding to the disaster unfolding in eastern Libya after extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding and loss of life, humanitarians told reporters in Geneva.

IFRC launches CHF 100 million emergency appeal to scale up relief efforts

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal for 100 million Swiss Francs to further scale up relief efforts of the Moroccan Red Crescent.

Evidence for Change - Building partnerships between academia & third sector

Join researchers, practitioners and advocates to discuss building partnerships between academia and the third sector in the Global South. This event is a collaboration between the Glasgow Centre for International Development and SIDA.

October 10th, 13.00 - 16.00
University of Glasgow

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
 Programme of Events

Check out the programme of events from Black History Month Scotland, including an exciting range of events from talks, performances, workshops, film screenings, exhibitions, and more.

Parliamentary Pledge on Loss and Damage

Check out our Member Blog from Anne Callaghan, SCIAF, exploring the impacts of climate change are destroying lives, livelihoods and land. These are called  losses and damages, and already being experienced, especially in the world’s poorest countries by people with the world’s lowest carbon footprint.

Why understanding ‘reparations’ should be on everyone’s agenda

Our latest member blog comes from Lewis Ryder-Jones, Oxfam, and explores what reparations really means, and why the concept is important in acknowledging and addressing historical traumas faced by Black, indigenous, and people of colour across the world.

Should reparations form a greater part of Scotland's approach to global affairs?

The meeting will hear from Black/minority ethnic voices, from Scotland and globally, to develop anti-racist, anti-colonial foreign policy priorities for Scotland.

October 25th, 16.00 - 19.30
University of Glasgow (TBC) and online

Peer group for CEOs and Executive Directors: Let’s look at alternative funding models

Join your peers to discuss different funding models and take a moment to work through any other pressing challenges.

4 October  10.00 – 11.30
Online

To Join please rsvp to admin@intdevalliance.scot 

Input to our vision of inclusive global affairs!

Members are invited to an in-person workshop to explore a feminist, anti-racist, decolonial, and inclusive approach to global affairs.

October 5th, 10.00 - 15.30
Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

Meeting the Minister

Members of Scotland’s International Development Alliance were given the opportunity to meet Minister McKelvie, appointed as International Development Minister in March. The Minister was keen to hear from members that she hadn’t yet met and the conversation was wide ranging – from food security to communicating with the public.  

What could a Human Rights Bill mean for Scotland? 

You can now catch up on our latest webinar, exploring what a human rights bill could mean for Scotland, and the impact that potential legislation could have on the global sustainable development sector.

Follow the link below to watch it now:

What’s in a name?

The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed we have begun using ‘SIDA’ as opposed to ‘the Alliance’ when referring to ourselves. We are often referred to by this simple acronym so we have decided to embrace it. However, our general language recommendation is that it’s always best to be specific, so we will be using our full name where possible.

Global Citizenship Principles: Call for Collaboration

SIDA is developing a set of global citizenship principles to help organisations in Scotland raise awareness and take action on global challenges. We are looking for partners who can help us with research, design, testing, and dissemination of this project.

Member Hub

Remember, SIDA Members can access our Member Hub to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and strengthen their networks!

If you haven't already, be sure to check it out!

Funding update of the month

Hurtigruten Foundation

Type of project: We will fund: Grass roots projects; Environmental projects; Community based projects; Science research; Educational projects. Focus areas are: Preserving endangered wildlife; Battling plastic waste and marine litter; Supporting local communities in the areas where we operate.

Closing date: 1 November