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Join us at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, or online, on Tuesday 29th September for the 2026 Annual Conference of Scotland’s International Development Alliance.
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Keeping schools open when climate change threatens learning | Link Education International
We hear from Samantha Ross, PhD, Executive Director Programmes & Partnerships at Link Education International. Link have recently been chosen by HundrED and Villars Institute as one of the top 10 innovations (out of 222!) using education for planetary health. Learn more about their fantastic work below!
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Scottish Government provides £250,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts in Venezuela
Following the two devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 25th June, humanitarian aid efforts in Venezuela will receive £250,000 Scottish Government funding through the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to support people to access shelter, food water and medical care in the worst affected areas.
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“My own story feels deeply connected to this work”: Simita Kumar MSP speaks to the international development community
We hear from Simita Kumar MSP, the new Minister for International Development, on the powerful connections that reinforce her commitment to sustainable development. “As Scotland’s new Minister for International Development, I am determined to honour and deepen Scotland’s commitment to global solidarity by working in partnership with the organisations and communities who lead and shape Continue reading “Home”
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New members join Diaspora Group for Global Citizenship
A new cohort of members has joined SIDA’s Diaspora Group for Global Citizenship. The group brings together people from diverse diaspora communities across Scotland to share perspectives, build relationships, and shape decision making and action on global citizenship, global development, and racial justice. This new cohort kicks off an exciting new chapter for the group. Continue reading “Home”
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Building Bridges Across Borders: My Journey in Global Citizenship
By Wezi Munkhondya, member of the Diaspora Group for Global Citizenship. “Global citizenship is not about where we come from, it is about how we choose to connect, contribute, and create change together.” I was born and raised in Malawi and now call Inverness in the Scottish Highlands home. Living and working between these two Continue reading “Home”
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Scottish Government launches Global Solidarity Fund
The Scottish Government is launching a new funding opportunity called the Global Solidarity Fund (GSF), designed to support small, Scottish‑based organisations, community groups, and diaspora‑led initiatives to take part in international development and global citizenship work. “Supporting global citizenship in Scotland remains a key priority in our international development programme, and I am delighted to Continue reading “Home”
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A statement from SIDA’s Diaspora Group for Global Citizenship
We are deeply saddened and concerned by the anti-immigrant riots that have taken place across the country in recent days. Hatred and division have no place in our society.
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Global Partnerships Conference explores the UK’s role in international development amidst budget cuts
Frances Guy, CEO of Scotland’s International Development Alliance reports on the 2026 Global Partnerships Conference. On 19th and 20th of May I had the opportunity to attend the Global Partnerships Conference hosted by the FCDO in cooperation with the government of South Africa, CIFF (Childrens Investment Fund Foundation) and BII (British International Investment). It was an interesting experiment in how Continue reading “Home”
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SIDA Welcomes New Scottish Government Ministerial Appointments
New ministerial appointments and portfolios have been announced by the First Minister, following the recent Scottish Parliament election. Scotland’s International Development Alliance warmly welcomes the appointment of Simita Kumar MSP as the new Minister for Equalities and International Development.
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How we power Scotland’s global sustainable development community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Scotland’s International Development Alliance brings together a strong and vibrant collection of organisations and bodies working on global sustainable development.
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Upcoming events
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Beyond the Games: Sport and play as a Catalyst for Social Change, a panel discussion and mixer | Right to Play
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Webinar: Fair Trade and Social Enterprise | Scottish Fair Trade
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AI with Eyes Open: Navigating Risk, Bias & Data Privacy (SIDA members only)
See more upcoming events or find out about past events