A community of members committed to creating a fairer world, free from poverty, injustice and environmental threats.
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Scotland’s International Development Alliance is looking for a new Head of Policy and Communications.
The Head of Policy and Communications leads the full range of SIDA’s policy work, and is responsible for the organisation’s communications strategy with a focus on encouraging greater interaction with members and raising awareness of global citizenship with the wider public.
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New report published on the impact of projects funded through the Humanitarian Emergency Fund in 2023 to 2024.
The Scottish Government, in partnership with the Disasters Emergency Committee and Humanitarian Emergency Fund Panel members, has published a report looking at the overview of the projects funded by the HEF.
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The situation of Oromo semi-skilled workers in Beirut | ORA
We hear from SIDA member Oromo Relief Association on the struggles facing Oromo workers in Lebanon.
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Scotland’s role in global justice and reparations
The last cross-party group on international development explored the role of reparations in acknowledging historic injustices that Scotland is responsible for. Here we outline the key insights from the meeting.
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Imagining a different future: a decolonial feminist analysis of the current iNGO funding climate in Scotland
In the summer of 2024, MSc International Development student Charlotte Springham carried out research into the current funding climate for iNGOs in Scotland, through a decolonial, feminist lens. She shares her findings with us here.
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71 NGOs call for new UK climate leadership ahead of the UN General Assembly
SIDA joins 70 other civil society organisations calling for the prime minister to commit to greater climate action.
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Scotland’s loss and damage learning
An update from the four organisations receiving support from the Scottish Government to address loss and damage.
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Keep collaborating! Frances Guy reflects on 2024 Annual Conference
SIDA CEO Frances Guy reflects on our annual conference, held at Dynamic Earth in September.
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New report out on SDGs action in grassroots communities in Scotland
We’ve just published a new report looking at the actions being taken by Scotland’s grassroots communities to address the SDGs.
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Corporate accountability in Scotland
We hear from Line Christensen at SCIAF on the importance of corporate accountability in Scotland.
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Our role
How we power Scotland’s global sustainable development community.
Connect
We are uniquely placed to foster connections and collaboration amongst our members. We have access and influence to decision-makers and can be a catalyst for shaping sustainable development.
Change
We provide a platform for driving tangible change through collective action. We amplify the impact of our members by leveraging the collective voice and knowledge of our community.
Collaborate
Our members have a shared goal to create a fairer world. We are the only alliance in Scotland dedicated to international development, and we bring the global sustainable development community together.
Our members
Scotland’s International Development Alliance brings together a strong and vibrant collection of organisations and bodies working on global sustainable development.
Benefits of membership
- Training
Free or discounted rates on relevant, expert-led training courses - Networking
Connect with other individuals and organisations - Members Hub
Access to our exclusive community for knowledge sharing - Funding
Support and access to unique funding opportunities.
Upcoming events
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Workshop: Intro to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
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Global Justice Now | Ending the fossil fuel era: how we win a just transition – Dundee event
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Global Justice Now | Ending the fossil fuel era: how we win a just transition – Stirling university event
See more upcoming events or find out about past events