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Scotland's International Development Alliance
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Scotland's International Development Alliance.

Helping Scotland play its role as a good global citizen.

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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...
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
📢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...
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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...
August 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
📢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
July 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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...
June 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
✨🌍 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
June 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📢 @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...
May 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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-...
May 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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...
April 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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
April 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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
April 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Next up - Soomin Oh from Development Engagement Lab looks at trends in Scottish public attitudes toward aid, development and global issues #SIDAspring25
April 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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
April 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
“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
April 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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
April 1, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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...
March 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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-...
March 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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...
March 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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
March 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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...
March 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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...
February 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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!

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February 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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
February 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Johannes Gonani, who founded Pachedu in Paisley speaks about the concept of #ubuntu and shared humanity… “I am because you are” #GlobalCitizenship #SCVOGathering
February 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM