South West International Development Network

Looking for funding?
SWIDN members get monthly funding round-ups & access to a funding database (worth over£500), all from £50/yr. Plus discounted training, mentorship & a supportive network. Join today & never miss an opportunity: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Antiracism Working Group: Exploring Power & Whiteness in International Development
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online | Exclusive to SWIDN members

More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...

FESTIVE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Free & Open to all - A relaxed evening to unwind & make some new connections with others working in Global Justice.

BRISTOL - THE WATERSHED
📅 10th December 🕕 5 – 7pm

EXETER - VENUE TBC
📅 27 November 🕕 5 – 7pm

More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/swidn-...

SWIDN MEMBER EVENT: Exploring AI, Google Ads & Fundraising Strategies
19th Nov | 1pm - 2pm | online

Join us for a peer-led working group for members working in Communications.

Register here: www.swidn.org.uk/event/commun...

Get to know SWIDN member - Causal Map - www.causalmap.app - a software company that helps organisations and researchers collect and analyse qualitative data.

If you’d like to join the network, Find out more information and register here: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...

EXCLUSIVE FOR SWIDN MEMBERS: Antiracism Working Group: Exploring Power & Whiteness in International Development
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online

More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...

This month’s newsletter is nearly ready to go; here’s what to expect:
✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources

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One of the greatest strengths of our network is connection.
At events & workshops, we create space for collaboration - and members also get dedicated networking & co-working opportunities. Together we strengthen impact for global justice.
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Get to know SWIDN member - Bristol Link with Beira who have managed Bristol City Council’s Friendship Agreement with Beira, Mozambique since 1990, building people-to-people networks to benefit local communities.

If you’d like to join the SWIDN network, get in touch: info@swidn.org.uk

We’re so grateful for our members! 💛 We'd love to share some feedback that our member Hattie Rowan kindly shared with us.

Thank you Hattie!

Did you know? From just £50/year, SWIDN members get access to resources worth over £3,000 - including training discounts, mentorship and funding opportunities sent to your inbox.

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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the SWIDN Annual Conference 2025 last Thursday & to our amazing speakers who generously gave their time and insights on the day.

If you missed it, you can still access the recordings here: swidn.myflodesk.com/conferencere...

Join us today for our Annual Conference - A free online day of learning, networking & reflection with peers across the South West. Together we’ll explore anti-colonial, antiracist & equitable alternatives in a time of cuts & rising inequality. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Drinks in Bristol 🎉
The Watershed, BS1 5TX
5pm - 7pm

Join us at The Watershed for a chance to keep the conversations flowing, share stories and meet like-minded people in person.

RSVP Here: www.meetup.com/joinswidn/ev...

Get to know SWIDN member - Hopes For Homes - www.hopeandhomes.org - Hope and Homes for Children work to stop the institutionalisation of children. Their vision is that no child will ever suffer the neglect of life in an orphanage.

Join them & become a SWIDN member: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...

Don’t let your paid charity days go to waste - Become a Mentor.

If you have skills in leadership, marketing, HR or finance - your skills can help mentor change makers working in global justice.

Ready to use your skills for good? Get in touch - info@swidn.org.uk

Join us next week for the SWIDN Annual Conference 2025 🌍 A free online day of learning, networking & reflection with peers across the South West. Together we’ll explore anti-colonial, antiracist & equitable alternatives in a time of cuts & rising inequality. Register:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Looking for funding? SWIDN members get funding round-ups & access to a funding database (worth over£500), all from £50/yr. Plus discounted training, mentorship & a supportive network. Never miss an opportunity: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...

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We'd love to give a big shout out to team member:
@rachelflamingo.bsky.social

Rachel is the Co-Chair of Trustees at SWIDN and a key part of our team. A fun fact about Rachel is that she's the co-owner of a very old (120 years old) wooden sailing boat AND a synchronised swimmer!

🌍 Today is World Habitat Day - a day to reaffirm the basic right of all people to adequate shelter.

Housing justice is not only about bricks and mortar, but about equity, dignity, and the foundations of sustainable futures and we each have a responsibility to work towards this, for everyone.

Upcoming SWIDN Events:

16 Oct – Annual Conference
17 Oct – Conference Social (In-person)
13 Nov – Anti-Racism Discussion Group (Online)

These events are free and open to all, we'd love to see you there!

🔗 swidn.org.uk/events

Get to know SWIDN member - Mikuyu Tanzania - www.mikuyutanzania.org - a community-driven development organisation that partners with local stakeholders to address barriers preventing communities from overcoming injustice.

If you’d like to join the network - Get in touch: info@swidn.org.uk

Did you know? From just £50/year, SWIDN members get access to resources worth over £3,000 - including training discounts, mentorship and funding opportunities sent to your inbox.

🔗 Learn more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...

This month’s newsletter is nearly ready to go; here’s what to expect:

✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources

Not signed up? Subscribe here: swidn.myflodesk.com/ixunsl92hv

Annual Conference 2025 - Scotland's International Development Alliance What’s next for aid and development? In the context of dramatic changes to the aid and development landscape,  including cuts to aid budgets by traditional donor countries, pervasive conflicts and ong...

Scotland's International Development Alliance Annual conference is happening tomorrow - 30th September and they have some brilliant keynote speakers sharing their knowledge and leading insightful discussions. You can find out more and register here: intdevalliance.scot/events/annua...

Focus on Family Care: Building a Movement for Change

Join us on 5th Nov to explore equitable, family-based care for marginalised children. Expect stories from lived experience, practical guidance & space to connect.

👉 Find out more & Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/focus-on-f...

I’m Rebecca 👋 Marketing Consultant at SWIDN. When I'm not working I love to try new places to eat and explore in nature. My favourite thing about SWIDN is our executive director Hannah who puts doing the right thing above everything - ensuring the rest of SWIDN follows suit.

We support the Good Employment Charter - We implement fair recruitment practices such as inclusive language, diverse hiring panels and fair selection criteria, helping us benefit from a diverse workplace. Find our more about the Good Employment Charter here: bit.ly/3xR7ywP

Did you know? From just £50/year, SWIDN members get access to resources worth over £3,000 - including training discounts, mentorship and funding opportunities sent to your inbox.

🔗 Learn more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...

🌍 SWIDN Annual Conference 2025
📅 16 Oct | 10–5 | 📍Online | 🎟️ Free
Join a day of learning, networking & honest discussion on anti-colonial, antiracist & equitable alternatives in development followed by a casual in-person social in Bristol on 17th Oct.

🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...