Meet the Minister roundtable

The new Minister for International Development, Christina McKelvie, is interested in meeting a small group of members to hear directly from the sector.

Your views needed

The FCDO have opened a call for evidence to inform a white paper on international development which they intend to publish by the end of the year.

Sudan conflict displaces nearly four million: UN migration agency

Latest data from IOM’s displacement matrix indicates that the clash between the Sudanese army and paramilitaries has uprooted a staggering number of people, with more than 926,000 seeking refuge abroad and a total of 3.02 million internally displaced. 

How mutual aid networks are powering Sudan’s humanitarian response

Community-based mutual aid groups are continuing to play a leading role in the humanitarian response to Sudan’s conflict, especially as rampant insecurity restricts international relief agencies from accessing the most affected areas.

Urgent call for support to civil society in Sudan

Five months into Sudan's armed conflict, over half of the country's population are in need of humanitarian assistance, and over 40% face high levels of acute food insecurity. The imperative to support civil society in Sudan has never been greater – and yet this support has been largely absent.

Sharing knowledge and resources on renewable energy: Global Renewables Centre

The University of Strathclyde's Global Renewables Centre are seeking to engage with SIDA Members to facilitate knowledge exchange and promote sustainable energy in Malawi, Zambia and Rwanda, with a focus on local leadership, climate justice, and gender equality.

DEC Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Appeal raises more than £13m in Scotland

Six months on from the Disaster, the DEC has announced over £13m has been raised in Scotland, with more than £150m total raised across the UK. 

WaterAid launches powerful film: ‘First Cup’

The 60 second film, titled ‘First Cup’, was shot in Zomba, Malawi. It follows the story of a 10-year-old girl called Lucia as her community are celebrating that they now have reliable access to clean water for the first time.

Make Polluters Pay: Resisting corporate power for global climate justice

Join Global Justice Now's activist gathering in Glasgow to hear stories of community action for global justice from Colombia to Glasgow.

Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Women and Girls Fund

The Scottish Government seek a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the design, delivery and management of a Women and Girls Fund. This will be a new Fund that will form part of the International Development Fund’s (IDF) new Equalities Programme.

Circular Economy Bill consultation

The Scottish Government is seeking views on the new Bill by 1^st September. The Bill has the possibility of including new consumption targets which would reduce our impact on the planet.
Contact us to find out more about responding, or check out Friends of the Earth Scotland’s video for more info.

CBM UK vacancy: Programme Support Officer

CBM UK are seeking someone to provide administrative support to their Programme Development Team. This role support will contribute to the funding and effective delivery of disability-inclusive development and humanitarian programmes in low and middle income countries.

SCIAF vacancy: Chief Executive

SCIAF are looking for a new Chief Executive. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established leader and strategic thinker to build on SCIAF's strong history and committed support base in Scotland, growing their income, building successful partnerships, and increasing their impact.

World Humanitarian Day

Frances Guy, Chief Executive of Scotland's International Development Alliance, marks World Humanitarian Day 2023 by noting the incredible impact of colleagues supporting people living in some of the most fragile places on earth, and thanking people of Scotland for their generosity.

Scotland: a good global citizen?

This month, we had the opportunity to attend a panel discussion on Scotland’s role in promoting Global Citizenship at the Festival of Politics.

SIDA were delighted to organise this session as part of our role as the secretariat for the CPG on International Development

Feedback on the
Four Day Week

Join Work Time Reduction and the SIDA Team for this webinar exploring our innovative Four Day Week trial, and learn how it affected our productivity, well-being, and work-life balance.

What could a Human Rights Bill for Scotland mean for the development sector?

Join this online session to find out what it will mean to embed international human rights treaties and the right to a healthy environment into Scots law.

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!

CPG on international development with
Minister Christina McKelvie

Join the CPG to hear from the new Minister for International Development about the current strategy and spending plans, followed by Q&A.

Funding update of the month

The Laederal Foundation
Type of project: Practically oriented projects helping achieve the UN SDG 3 aiming to reduce infant and child mortality by two thirds from 2010 to 2030. Projects relating to interventions on day of birth – including prevention of stillborn deaths will be prioritised.

Closing date: October 1st 2023