Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN)
@sidcn.bsky.social
Hello! We're SIDCN - a network for small charities working in the international development sector. Our mission is to connect, strengthen and champion these organisations so they are better able to support the communities they serve.
Every home can be a classroom. Even in the toughest circumstances, parents hold the power to spark learning and hope for their children.
September 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Every home can be a classroom. Even in the toughest circumstances, parents hold the power to spark learning and hope for their children.
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.
September 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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.
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.
September 17, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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.
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.
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.
September 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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.
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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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.
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.
Fundraising isn’t just about raising money; it’s about building meaningful relationships and trust through storytelling.
August 26, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Fundraising isn’t just about raising money; it’s about building meaningful relationships and trust through storytelling.
“Nothing for us, without us.”
This isn’t just a motto for disability inclusion, it’s a guiding principle for all community development work.
This isn’t just a motto for disability inclusion, it’s a guiding principle for all community development work.
August 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
“Nothing for us, without us.”
This isn’t just a motto for disability inclusion, it’s a guiding principle for all community development work.
This isn’t just a motto for disability inclusion, it’s a guiding principle for all community development work.
True community development starts with listening.
Before we design or deliver a program, let's take time to understand local perspectives, recognise existing strengths, and ensure everyone, especially those often excluded, has a voice in shaping solutions.
Before we design or deliver a program, let's take time to understand local perspectives, recognise existing strengths, and ensure everyone, especially those often excluded, has a voice in shaping solutions.
August 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM
True community development starts with listening.
Before we design or deliver a program, let's take time to understand local perspectives, recognise existing strengths, and ensure everyone, especially those often excluded, has a voice in shaping solutions.
Before we design or deliver a program, let's take time to understand local perspectives, recognise existing strengths, and ensure everyone, especially those often excluded, has a voice in shaping solutions.
Celebrating International Youth Day 2025!
This year’s theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” reminds us that change starts right where we are.
This year’s theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” reminds us that change starts right where we are.
August 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Celebrating International Youth Day 2025!
This year’s theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” reminds us that change starts right where we are.
This year’s theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” reminds us that change starts right where we are.
Community engagement extends beyond outreach or consultation; it’s a systematic and intentional process. It involves actively engaging local communities in decision-making, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring their voices guide policies and actions.
August 6, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Community engagement extends beyond outreach or consultation; it’s a systematic and intentional process. It involves actively engaging local communities in decision-making, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring their voices guide policies and actions.
This session hit deep.
At SIDCN Fest 2025, Vic Hancock Fell unpacked insights from Fair Collective’s recent research, shedding light on the challenges small charity leaders face and what real, transformative support could look like.
At SIDCN Fest 2025, Vic Hancock Fell unpacked insights from Fair Collective’s recent research, shedding light on the challenges small charity leaders face and what real, transformative support could look like.
July 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
This session hit deep.
At SIDCN Fest 2025, Vic Hancock Fell unpacked insights from Fair Collective’s recent research, shedding light on the challenges small charity leaders face and what real, transformative support could look like.
At SIDCN Fest 2025, Vic Hancock Fell unpacked insights from Fair Collective’s recent research, shedding light on the challenges small charity leaders face and what real, transformative support could look like.
Good Governance Builds Resilient Charities
July 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Good Governance Builds Resilient Charities
🎙️ "MEAL isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about learning, listening, and shifting power.”
July 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🎙️ "MEAL isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about learning, listening, and shifting power.”
Resilience isn’t just about surviving; it’s about having the resources, space, and trust to adapt, grow, and thrive.
For small international charities, that means funders must go beyond short-term project grants and think long-term.
For small international charities, that means funders must go beyond short-term project grants and think long-term.
July 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Resilience isn’t just about surviving; it’s about having the resources, space, and trust to adapt, grow, and thrive.
For small international charities, that means funders must go beyond short-term project grants and think long-term.
For small international charities, that means funders must go beyond short-term project grants and think long-term.
SIDCN Insight Drop: The Smartest Resilience Move for Small Charities? Strong Partnerships.
In this sector, the most resilient organisations aren’t always the biggest; they’re the ones with trusted, meaningful connections.
In this sector, the most resilient organisations aren’t always the biggest; they’re the ones with trusted, meaningful connections.
July 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
SIDCN Insight Drop: The Smartest Resilience Move for Small Charities? Strong Partnerships.
In this sector, the most resilient organisations aren’t always the biggest; they’re the ones with trusted, meaningful connections.
In this sector, the most resilient organisations aren’t always the biggest; they’re the ones with trusted, meaningful connections.
🎉 SIDCN Fest is almost here and we’re so excited to share this year’s programme with you! 🎉
June 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
🎉 SIDCN Fest is almost here and we’re so excited to share this year’s programme with you! 🎉
SIDCN FEST 2025 LINEUP IS HERE!
Get ready for a jam-packed day of learning, connection, and celebration with some of the most brilliant minds in small international development!
Get ready for a jam-packed day of learning, connection, and celebration with some of the most brilliant minds in small international development!
June 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
SIDCN FEST 2025 LINEUP IS HERE!
Get ready for a jam-packed day of learning, connection, and celebration with some of the most brilliant minds in small international development!
Get ready for a jam-packed day of learning, connection, and celebration with some of the most brilliant minds in small international development!
Join GlobalGiving at SIDCN’s Small Charity Festival!
We’re thrilled to welcome Maline Bungum from GlobalGiving for a session packed with practical tips and insights to supercharge your digital fundraising strategy.
We’re thrilled to welcome Maline Bungum from GlobalGiving for a session packed with practical tips and insights to supercharge your digital fundraising strategy.
May 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Join GlobalGiving at SIDCN’s Small Charity Festival!
We’re thrilled to welcome Maline Bungum from GlobalGiving for a session packed with practical tips and insights to supercharge your digital fundraising strategy.
We’re thrilled to welcome Maline Bungum from GlobalGiving for a session packed with practical tips and insights to supercharge your digital fundraising strategy.
Mental Health Tip of the Week
During busy days and constant responsibilities, putting your feelings on the back burner is easy. But your mental health matters as much as your work for others. 💚
During busy days and constant responsibilities, putting your feelings on the back burner is easy. But your mental health matters as much as your work for others. 💚
May 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Mental Health Tip of the Week
During busy days and constant responsibilities, putting your feelings on the back burner is easy. But your mental health matters as much as your work for others. 💚
During busy days and constant responsibilities, putting your feelings on the back burner is easy. But your mental health matters as much as your work for others. 💚
Dear charity changemaker, charity leader, or volunteer, your heart is in the right place, but don’t forget to care for you. 💚
May 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Dear charity changemaker, charity leader, or volunteer, your heart is in the right place, but don’t forget to care for you. 💚
Trustee Spotlight: Janine Edwards
We’re proud to shine a light on Janine Edwards, CEO of Power for the People and one of SIDCN’s valued #ProudTrustees.
We’re proud to shine a light on Janine Edwards, CEO of Power for the People and one of SIDCN’s valued #ProudTrustees.
May 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Trustee Spotlight: Janine Edwards
We’re proud to shine a light on Janine Edwards, CEO of Power for the People and one of SIDCN’s valued #ProudTrustees.
We’re proud to shine a light on Janine Edwards, CEO of Power for the People and one of SIDCN’s valued #ProudTrustees.
At SIDCN, we believe that sustainable, impactful development starts with the well-being of those driving the change. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting why mental health matters for charity workers, volunteers, and the communities they serve.
May 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
At SIDCN, we believe that sustainable, impactful development starts with the well-being of those driving the change. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting why mental health matters for charity workers, volunteers, and the communities they serve.
🌍 Happy Earth Day from SIDCN! 🌱
Our Power, Our Planet
Whether solar, wind, hydro, or geothermal, clean energy is now at the heart of climate action. This Earth Day, we celebrate the power of community and the collective action needed to build a more sustainable future.
Our Power, Our Planet
Whether solar, wind, hydro, or geothermal, clean energy is now at the heart of climate action. This Earth Day, we celebrate the power of community and the collective action needed to build a more sustainable future.
April 22, 2025 at 8:08 AM
🌍 Happy Earth Day from SIDCN! 🌱
Our Power, Our Planet
Whether solar, wind, hydro, or geothermal, clean energy is now at the heart of climate action. This Earth Day, we celebrate the power of community and the collective action needed to build a more sustainable future.
Our Power, Our Planet
Whether solar, wind, hydro, or geothermal, clean energy is now at the heart of climate action. This Earth Day, we celebrate the power of community and the collective action needed to build a more sustainable future.
As we count down to #EarthDay2025, let’s talk about one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our planet: renewable energy.
Solar. Wind. Hydro. Clean energy. 💨🌊☀️
Solar. Wind. Hydro. Clean energy. 💨🌊☀️
April 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM
As we count down to #EarthDay2025, let’s talk about one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our planet: renewable energy.
Solar. Wind. Hydro. Clean energy. 💨🌊☀️
Solar. Wind. Hydro. Clean energy. 💨🌊☀️
Did you know? Industrial farming accounts for approximately 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions; however, sustainable agriculture can help mitigate environmental damage while ensuring food security.
April 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Did you know? Industrial farming accounts for approximately 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions; however, sustainable agriculture can help mitigate environmental damage while ensuring food security.