Scotland's International Development Alliance

🌟Our annual review is now LIVE! 🌟

If you're curious to know more about what we do here at SIDA and where we're headed in 2026, check out the full report on our website: intdevalliance.scot/resource/rev...

📢 SIDA welcomes proposals in the draft Scottish Budget that “support for Scotland’s International Development Fund and the Humanitarian Emergency Fund will grow to £16m”. Amid global aid budget cuts, Scotland’s plan to protect this funding really matters. intdevalliance.scot/news-view/si...

Frances Guy: 'Cutting the aid budget, yes, it's problematic' As chief executive of Scotland's International Development Alliance, the former UK ambassador is done being diplomatic a...

Our CEO Frances Guy was recently interviewed for @holyroodmag.bsky.social. Check out the full article to hear her take on the proposed 'peace plan' for Gaza, aid budget cuts, Scotland's Climate Justice Fund, and more: www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...

text along the top says 'Manifesto for a Wellbeing Economy' underneath is a picture of two women holding signs that say 'Let's redesign our economy for people and planet.' and 'Put justice and compassion at the heart of our economy.'

We're delighted to share our Manifesto for a #WellbeingEconomy co-created with our members.

Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...

Something is changing in the way people talk about migration, race and belonging, with misinformation and racism on the rise. Read our Diaspora Group's anti-hate statement to learn some practical ways that you can stand in solidarity with diaspora communities. intdevalliance.scot/news-view/no...

📢SIDA members! Are you looking for chances to network and build a supportive community with fellow leaders in Scotland's development sector? Join the launch of our Leaders Knowledge Exchange Forum 📍 Tues 28th Oct, 10am intdevalliance.scot/events/launc...

More than 45 charities, campaigners and trade unions have signed our open letter urging UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband to back an ambitious outcome on just transition at the UN Climate Summit #COP30.

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...

📢Tickets for our annual conference are going FAST! Have you reserved your space yet? 📍30 Sept, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh & online 👉 intdevalliance.scot/events/annua... Thanks to our sponsors
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Transcending Language Barriers - a Community Based Approach (SIDA members only) - Scotland's International Development Alliance English is often the default language used in a global sustainable development context, but what about when English is not your first language or you don’t know English at all?  Communication is key t...

What does decolonising communication while working with international partners and communities mean in practice? Join us and Dr. Angela Crack and Dr. Michael Chasukwa from the Translation Glossary Project for a webinar and Q&A next month.🔗Register here: intdevalliance.scot/events/trans...

Coinciding with #WorldHumanitarianDay yesterday, the Scottish Government released a report on the impact of projects funded through the Humanitarian Emergency Fund between 2024/5. Read the full report here: www.gov.scot/publications...

A Refocus on Safeguarding - Latest Updates (SIDA members only) - Scotland's International Development Alliance SIDA’s safeguarding definition: ​“Safeguarding promotes the safety and welfare of people involved in the delivery or receipt of humanitarian aid and development assistance, protecting them from harm, ...

Join Angie Bamgbose for a refresh on safeguarding principles. Gain knowledge on the latest legislation and best practice from the global sustainable development sector so you can run safer operations and satisfy donor obligations. Open to SIDA members only!

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📢BIG NEWS: SIDA's annual conference returns to Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh on 30 September! Join us to shape Scotland’s role in building a fairer world 🌍🔗https://intdevalliance.scot/events/annual-conference-2025/ Thanks to: @wateraid.bsky.social StoneX Payments & @kidsoperatingroom.bsky.social

The Case for Global Learning - The Global Learning Network CoDEC brings together independent, not-for-profit organisations that support and deliver global learning in schools and communities across England.

🌍This week in London, the Global Learning Network launched a report calling for a framework for global learning to be adopted into UK policy, produced with @ioe-derc.bsky.social and endorsed by 33 organisations including SIDA. Read the report here: www.thegloballearningnetwork.org/the-case/the...

SIDA member @tiyenifarming.bsky.social recently featured on @sidcn.bsky.social’s Radical Change Podcast, sharing insights on the power of community-driven innovation in sustainable agriculture. Listen to the full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/3PMq...

Forced to Flee: Amplifying Refugee Voices within Global Development - Scotland's International Development Alliance Forced displacement continues to be a challenge faced by the world’s most marginalised people, especially in global south countries, as a result of unliveable conditions: climate breakdown, armed conf...

#Refugeeweek2025 Join our online workshop with @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social to hear from individuals with lived experience of forced displacement. Learn more about the root causes of forced displacement and your related responsibilities as an organisation. intdevalliance.scot/events/force...

✨🌍 Help map Global Citizenship Education in Scotland and enter a draw to win a £100 voucher! If you work in anti-racism, democracy and civic engagement, human rights, peacebuilding, or addressing the climate crisis, we'd love to hear from you👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/X7L396B

Stand with Civil Society Campaign organised by:

New report by @bondngo.bsky.social identifies nine concerning trends shaping the environment for civil society in the UK. SIDA joins over 580 orgs, signing a letter circulated by @peacedirect.bsky.social with the aim of protecting civil society #StandWithCivilSociety www.standwithcivilsociety.org

📢 @sciaf.bsky.social and @sccscot.bsky.social are now taking applications for some exciting new opportunities! Find out more about the roles, requirements and application process and sign up to our newsletter to make sure you don't miss out on future opportunities intdevalliance.scot/get-involved...

We're delighted to be launching our latest guide, exclusive for members, 'Top Tips: Applying for funding from Trusts and Foundations', written by Jaymie Duke, Third Sector Funding. Join our event on 14th May to learn more about the guide and how to use it www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unlocking-...

Sarah Boyack MSP with guest speakers and participants at the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on International Development on 29th April 2025

Powerful & moving testimony at @parliament.scot CPG on #InternationalDevelopment, hearing updates from @decscotland.bsky.social on #Myanmar, @islamicreliefuk.bsky.social on #Sudan, @actionforhumanity.bsky.social on #Gaza & @thehalotrust.bsky.social on #Ukraine - intdevalliance.scot/news-view/cr...

In our latest member's blog, Charlotte Dwyer, Director of
@scotdec.bsky.social makes the case for Global Citizenship education, highlighting key themes raised during the global citizenship workshop at our spring conference earlier this month. Read more: intdevalliance.scot/news-view/ho...

SIDA joins over 100 NGOs and refugee charities calling for an end to the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers - Scotland's International Development Alliance NGOs and refugee charities from across the UK have come together to write an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for the UK Government to end the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers as soo...

SIDA joins over 100 NGOs and refugee charities led by @bondngo.bsky.social & @refugeecouncil.bsky.social calling for an end to the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers intdevalliance.scot/news-view/si...

Scotland’s Disasters Emergency Committee members launch Myanmar Earthquake Appeal as efforts intensify to reach those most affected - Scotland's International Development Alliance The Disasters Emergency Committee in Scotland has launched an appeal to support millions of people affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.  More than 3,000 people have already died with tho...

Members of the Disasters Emergency Committee in Scotland @decscotland.bsky.social launch #Myanmar Earthquake Appeal as efforts intensify to reach those most affected...
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The DEC has launched the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal to help those affected by the powerful earthquakes that have caused widespread devastation.

Our spokesperson spoke to BBC Radio Scotland about the aftermath. 1/2

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Brilliant day at #SIDASpring25. Whilst the sector has every right to be angry & gloomy, there was lots of positivity in the room & energy to continue the call for a transformed approach to development & tackle big issues like debt justice & fair tax Thanks @intdevalliance.bsky.social!

Lively discussion among #SIDAspring25 panel - none of our members want to be here for ever, how do we engage & drive change - inputs from Prof Francisca Mutapi #TIBApartnership, @danparis.bsky.social @scotlink.bsky.social, Mark McAllister - Public Health Scotland & Gemma Day @wateraid.bsky.social

Our #SIDAspring25 panel session starts with a presentation from Gemma Day @wateraid.bsky.social (supporting us as a sponsor today) looking at the principles behind #ChangeStartsWithWater

Next up - Soomin Oh from Development Engagement Lab looks at trends in Scottish public attitudes toward aid, development and global issues #SIDAspring25

25 years of SIDA & 20 years of ScotGov development programmes have been agents of change… but how do we tackle #HiddenHandbrakes to development - debt, tax, climate change - asks Kirsty Smith @cbmuk.bsky.social @bondngo.bsky.social at #SIDAspring25

“Thousands of people will die” following global aid cuts says keynote speaker Kirsty Smith @cbmuk.bsky.social CEO and @bondngo.bsky.social Chair… but there are bright sparks - public demand for polluters to pay for climate damage #SIDAspring25