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    Is there a better response to our public support crisis?

    We need a change in the underlying strategy and messaging of aid if we are to meet the current crisis of public support.

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  • Refugees gathered under a tent
    Article

    What stops the public engaging with humanitarian issues?

    Research on public attitudes identifies four blocks that stop the public connecting with humanitarian issues.

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  • Six hands making the peace sign
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    Six behavioural psychology tips for effective campaigns

    Alice Delemare shares some behavioural psychology tips for campaigners, gathered at a recent CharityComms event.

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Campaigning hub

Campaigning is a crucial part of a vibrant and healthy civil society. Our campaigning hub showcases examples of innovative and exciting campaigns to inspire ideas and share learning. It also brings together the most useful campaigning resources to support those wanting to influence policy and campaign for change, and the latest campaigning news and views.

The hub helps our members to design and deliver campaigns that are effective and inclusive, and provides a forum for collaboration and the sharing of best practice.

Previous campaigns Bond has worked on include action/2015 and #ProudofAid. We also have a number of resources on public support and the Narrative Project.

 

Campaigning news and views

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How to make the most of party conference season

Party conference season is back - here are some tips to get you through it and make the most of the advocacy opportunities.
20 September 2018
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What's going on at party conferences 2018

Listing the fringe events being hosted by Bond members and allies at the Labour and Conservative party conferences in September.
20 September 2018
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Restrictive regulation of charity campaigning debated by Lords

Highlights from the House of Lords' debate on how charity campaigning and democracy are restricted by the Lobbying Act.
14 September 2018

Campaigning resources

Over 50% of disabilities are preventable and directly linked to poverty-related issues

Global Disability Summit 2018 social media toolkit

Suggested social media messages and graphics for the Global Disability Summit, 24 July 2018.
18 July 2018
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Freedom to Campaign guide

This guide aims to let charities know what they can do within the rules of the Lobbying Act and to empower them to feel comfortable and confident in continuing campaigning. 
17 January 2018
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The impact of Brexit on UK and EU international development and humanitarian policy

This report explores in detail potential impacts and opportunities associated with Brexit on a number of priority policy areas in international development and humanitarian aid.
19 July 2017

Campaigning events and courses

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Civil Society Voice: Manchester

Connect with others advocating for social change and shape action to tackle the barriers to civil society making its voice heard.
1 November 2018 (40)

Bond campaigners’ catch up

This meeting is an opportunity for Bond members to meet with fellow campaigners and share what their organisation has been working on in 2018, as well as learning from the successes of others.
Bond Awards 2018

Bond International Development Awards 2019

The Bond International Development Awards showcase inspiring development and humanitarian work from the sector.

The campaign for aid

A coalition of Bond members is coordinating efforts to make the case for aid in tackling global poverty. 

A series of groups have been coordinating the campaign’s work since 2017. These groups are led by a steering group and governed by a board of NGOs. 

Collaboration is led by the campaign director, Richard Darlington, who is based at Bond’s office in London. 

For more information, including how to join the campaign, contact Richard Darlington: rdarlington@bond.org.uk