Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN)

Membership | Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN)

Ten years on, the network has grown to 2,000+ members, but the purpose remains the same: small charities are stronger when they’re connected.

👉 Join the network: www.sidcn.org/membership

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SIDCN began in 2016 as an online Facebook collective — a space where small international development charities could find each other, share experience, and ask questions honestly.

If you’re part of the SIDCN community or committed to strengthening small international development charities, we’d be glad to have you join us.

Our SIDCN AGM 2026: A Decade of Connection is an opportunity to:

✔️ Reflect on the past year and the decade behind us

✔️ Hear updates from the Board and SIDCN team

✔️ Connect with members across the network

✔️ Help shape SIDCN’s priorities for the year ahead

SIDCN AGM 2026: A Decade of Connection | SIDCN Join us for SIDCN's 2026 Annual General Meeting.

A new year. A shared moment to reflect and look ahead.

As we begin a new year, SIDCN is also marking a significant milestone: 10 years of connection, collaboration and collective voice.

🔗 Register here:

www.sidcn.org/event-detail...

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Together, Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN) and @swidn.bsky.social are sharing a joint statement on our members’ fundraising outcomes, what they reveal about public support for global solidarity, and why this moment matters.

We invite you to read the full statement.

One week on from the Big Give Christmas Challenge, we’ve been reflecting on what small and medium global solidarity charities across the UK achieved this festive season.

Beyond the Rhetoric: AidEx 2025 and the Reality of Localisation for Small Charities By Olivia Barker WhiteEarlier this month myself and Lizzy Bird, SIDCN Treasurer, had the opportunity to attend the AidEx and Development2030 conference in Geneva. AidEx is the global humanitarian aid ...

Localisation is shifting fast. At AidEx 2025, one message was clear: small, local organisations are carrying more responsibility as global aid cuts deepen. Our latest blog explores what this means in practice and why action, not rhetoric, is needed.

Read here: www.sidcn.org/post/beyond-...

Save the date for SIDCN’s 2026 AGM.

Join us to connect, share ideas, and celebrate 10 years of our community.

Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Small charities make a huge impact, but many spend a large part of their resources just applying for grants. Simplifying funding helps them focus on what matters most: empowering communities, improving livelihoods, and strengthening local economies.

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Diversifying income helps small charities stay resilient. Grants, digital fundraising, partnerships & social enterprise make an impact last and strengthen communities worldwide. #SIDCN #SmallButMighty

Membership | Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN)

🤝 A chance to connect with other small charities tackling global challenges together

Why miss out when it’s completely free to join?

👉 Become a member today and turn connections into opportunities: www.sidcn.org/membership

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As a member, you’ll get:

🔑 Exclusive access to the latest funding opportunities in our Member Resource Area

🌱 A seat in specialised forums — Education Forum, Environment Forum and Trustee Space to share knowledge and learn from peers

Did you know?

Being a member of SIDCN isn’t just a title; it’s a gateway to resources and connections that help your charity thrive!

Empowering Dreams: The Uphill Journey to Education in Rural Uganda In the serene landscapes of rural Uganda, the dream of education often remains unfulfilled for many children. In communities deeply rooted in subsistence farming, large families grapple with the finan...

This is more than a school; it’s a community unlocking brighter futures, one child at a time.
Read the full story here 👉 www.sidcn.org/post/empower...

Thanks to The Uphill Trust, a grassroots charity, Uphill Junior School is becoming a place of transformation: safe classrooms are being built, clean water is flowing, and girls and children with disabilities are finding equal opportunities to learn.

For children in rural Uganda, education is often an uphill journey marked by long walks, limited resources, and unfinished classrooms; yet, hope rises with every step.

For families in low-income communities, the home is often the first and most important school. Even when parents may not have access to books or formal education, they still possess knowledge, skills, and experiences that can shape their children’s future.

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Every home can be a classroom. Even in the toughest circumstances, parents hold the power to spark learning and hope for their children.

Here are the key reasons early childhood education (ECE / ECEC) matters so much, along with what it takes to do it well.

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When that foundation is strong, it enables children to build resilience and unlock their potential. However, when it’s weak due to neglect, inadequate care, or a lack of learning opportunities, the cost is high.

Every child’s earliest years from birth through about five are among the most important for their future.

Why? Because the experiences, care, and learning they receive during these years lay the foundation for everything that comes after: education, health, well-being, behavior and opportunity.

Every child should be seen, heard, and protected. Let’s make it happen.

This thought-provoking blog highlights why legal identity is not just paperwork, but a lifeline. With the dedicated work of Zimbabwe Educational Trust, thousands of children and families in Zimbabwe have gained access to the rights and opportunities every person deserves.

Exist to Exist - Every Child's Right to Be Seen By Zimbabwe Educational Trust (ZET)Almost half of Zimbabwe’s children grow up without a birth certificate. Without legal identity, they cannot graduate from school, access healthcare, vote, or receive...

Exist to Exist – Every Child’s Right to Be Seen

Across the world, too many children grow up invisible without birth certificates; they are shut out of school, healthcare, and legal protection.

👉 Read the full story here: www.sidcn.org/post/exist-t...

Every child deserves more than survival. They deserve the chance to wonder, to create, and to thrive.

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Play, reading, and safe spaces may look simple, but they shape problem-solvers, leaders, and dreamers. These moments of childhood joy are the building blocks of tomorrow’s innovators and changemakers.

Imagine this: a child picks up their very first book. The pages aren’t just paper; they’re a passport to new worlds, new ideas, and new dreams.

At SIDCN, we believe education is not just about classrooms and books; it’s about breaking cycles of poverty, opening doors for girls and boys equally, and giving every child the chance to dream bigger.

Together, we can make the road to education smoother, shorter, and more accessible for all.

Education should never be an uphill climb

For too many children in rural communities, the path to school is filled with barriers, long walks, high costs, or family responsibilities that pull them away from learning. Yet every step they take is a step toward opportunity, dignity, and hope.