Government launches the Civil Society Covenant – Bond reaction
Today, Thursday 17 July, the Prime Minister joins community leaders, campaigners, and charities from across the UK at a summit to…
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Why the graduation approach could be the key to ending extreme poverty
The graduation approach – an adaptable and effective approach to alleviating poverty worldwide that many have never heard of.
Charity representations of distant ‘others’ in direct mailouts: time for a rethink?
Are the images we use truly fostering an informed and engaged donor public with a nuanced understanding of global inequalities? Analysis of hundreds of images from nine British INGOs’ direct mailouts suggests visual priorities in this area still need addressing.
The Be Hope Campaign – shifting the narrative from crisis to possibility
Too often, hope is drowned out by crisis, and exhaustion turns into disengagement. The Be Hope Campaign encourages us all to recognise our quiet victories and confront hardship with imagination, courage and collective action.
Financing for Development Conference: last word from Seville
Last week, Bond and more than 20 of our members, travelled to Seville alongside government, UN, global civil society and business representatives for the Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4). Here, Alex Farley, Sandra Martinsone and our members take us through the events of the conference.
FCDO headcount to be cut by 15-25% – Bond reaction
During Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee session this morning with Sir Oliver Robbins KCMG CB, the Permanent Under-Secretary, Nick Dyer, the…
Ministers are hiding behind a legal loophole – but we’ve secured a vital concession on aid
The ONE Campaign recently took preliminary legal steps to challenge the government’s decision to slash Britain’s international aid budget to 0.3%. While they are more sure than ever about the justice of their argument, they’ve decided not to go to court to seek judicial review. Here’s why.
Green energy, dirty deals? Why UK trade policy must support justice in critical minerals
Securing supplies of critical minerals is becoming an urgent priority for the UK . But this drive comes with significant risks to human rights and the environment. Are critical minerals a new ‘resource curse’?
We need a new narrative on aid — but it still comes down to the money
If we want a world that is healthier, safer, and more equitable – one that also protects British interests – we must be willing to fund that future through the pursuit of modern, equitable partnerships grounded in mutual interest.