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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

🌟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...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

📢 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...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

📢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...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

📢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

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

✨🌍 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

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

📢 @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...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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-...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

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...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

“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

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Our Chief Exec Frances Guy kicks off a packed #SIDAspring25 conference with some thoughts on dramatic changes to the sustainable development environment since the start of the year

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Everyone at SIDA is saddened to hear the news that Christina McKelvie MSP, who served as Scotland’s Minister for International Development in 2023/2024, has passed away, and send our condolences to her family and colleagues intdevalliance.scot/news-view/si...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Three exciting workshops coming up at our Spring Conference next week in Edinburgh – a great opportunity to learn from industry experts, with important takeaways for those in the international development sector. Register now so you don't miss out! intdevalliance.scot/events/sida-...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

This week we held an interactive online session on Global Citizenship led by Bobby McCormack, co-founder and CEO of Development Perspectives. Join our new Global Citizenship Community and sign up to receive updates on our work through our newsletter here: intdevalliance.scot/our-work/glo...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

A warm welcome to visitors from Kamuzu Uni of Health Sciences to Scotland, marking 20years+ of partnership w Scottish institutions. Great to see the team at @uofglasgow.bsky.social on Mon & special @parliament.scot CPGs #Malawi / Int Dev meeting on Tues @sarahboyack.bsky.social bit.ly/3XGzgIn

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We're hosting a special online event on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan this Thursday at 1pm. Speakers from @christianaiduk.bsky.social, @islamicrelief.bsky.social, @tearfund.bsky.social and a special message from @angusrobertson.bsky.social, MSP. To register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sudan-huma...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We're excited to join Scotland-Malawi Partnership supporting a joint meeting of @parliament.scot Cross-Party Groups on #Malawi & #InternationalDevelopment on 11th March, welcoming visitors from Kamuzu University of Health Sciences www.scotland-malawipartnership.org/events/malaw...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Catch up on our fantastic event at #SCVOGathering yesterday - we loved hearing from our panel about the power of global citizenship, and look forward to focusing on this crucial work even more in 2025 - read more below! ow.ly/Qm2050UUTVS

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Thanks again to everyone who came along to our buzzing #SCVOGathering session on #GlobalCitizenship, esp our inspiring speakers Prof Angela O’Hagan, Madison Safdari, Johannes Gonani & all who shared their ideas to help shape a fairer world for all

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Johannes Gonani, who founded Pachedu in Paisley speaks about the concept of #ubuntu and shared humanity… “I am because you are” #GlobalCitizenship #SCVOGathering

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Women’s and refugee rights advocate Madison Safdari speaks of her lived experiences and says #GlobalCitizenship must be a way of seeing the world #SCVOGathering

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Prof Angela O’Hagan, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission outlines her role promoting and protecting human rights in Scotland … and memories of #MakePovertyHistory 20 years ago #GlobalCitizenship #SCVOGathering

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Our Chief Exec Frances Guy introduces the session - highlighting how #GlobalCitizenship connects with the #GlobalGoals for Sustainable Development #scvogathering

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Thanks all who came to the Scottish Parliament's CPG on International Development chaired by @sarahboyack.bsky.social - great to hear from @naturescot.bsky.social @tiyenifarming.bsky.social and Caritas Kabwe in Zambia about links between #biodiversity #climatechange & #foodsecurity

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Join us next Tuesday for the CPG on IntDev! We're going to be exploring global food insecurity, & the direct links to biodiversity loss. Plus, a presentation of the final report on the review of Scot Gov's international development funding. Sign up 👇 ow.ly/VsFf50UOJFc

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

SIDA members - please remember to share your thoughts via our annual survey! As a membership body, we really rely upon your input and want all the feedback you can offer - plus you'll be entered into our prize draw to win an EcoSwap gift card worth £100. intdevalliance.scot/news-view/si...

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

🌟SIDA annual review 2024!🌟 We're delighted to publish our annual review, looking back over our offerings from 2024 & everything that the SIDA team has been up to. Read it now 👇 ow.ly/iH0O50ULVZx

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

SIDA took part in New Year receptions at Holyrood & Westminster this week, organised by our friends @sccscot.bsky.social & @bondngo.bsky.social to hear from UK & Scottish Ministers & to press the case for action on the climate emergency & the sustainable development goals. ow.ly/jQ7I50UCxlh

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

📢 Development sector vacancy! 📢 Check out this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Scottish Love in Action as Finance Lead - this permanent, part-time role closes on 24th December so get your skates on! ow.ly/xQCx50UtYkP

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

📢 We're hiring! 📢 Kat (hi!🙋‍♀️) is heading off on maternity leave again in the spring, so we are excited to be looking for someone to join the team as Communications & Events Coordinator (maternity cover). Find out more below, & please share widely! ow.ly/QG7m50UjMrE

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Scotland's International Development Alliance @intdevalliance.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

A reminder to SIDA members that our AGM is tomorrow, Wednesday 4th December, at 1pm online. Members will have received an invite & joining instructions via email, and we'd love to see you there!

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