“As the budget shrinks, every penny must count”: Bond response to ICAI review on management of UK aid budget
Today, Thursday 12th March, a new review by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has found that the management of the UK’s…
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We’re being sold inequality by the gallon: understanding the UK’s hidden global water footprint
Our water footprints cut across environmental sustainability, development outcomes, economic stability and human rights. Fair water footprints are possible – through informed consumers, active civil society, responsible business and strong regulation.
How government aid cuts influence generosity in the UK and Germany
New research highlights how reductions in government aid shapes public attitudes and real donation behaviour, with practical implications for organisations navigating today’s fundraising landscape.
How Islamic Relief developed a real-time programme data system
Islamic Relief has recently launched a ground-breaking new system to manage project data and information. Here, Claire Bedwell-Thomas, Global Programme Impact & MEAL Manager at Islamic Relief Worldwide, explains why this will be transformational across the whole organisation.
Landmark study shows progress and persistent challenges for girls’ development
The final report from Plan International’s 18-year study reveals that, while there has been meaningful intergenerational progress in girls’ lives, girls’ rights remain fragile and uneven.
Why Peppa Pig and World Hearing Day have something in common
This March, the deaf community has found a new ally in the beloved children’s television show. Deaf Child Worldwide tell us more on World Hearing Day.
War in the Middle East: what we know so far
Strikes by the USA and Israel on Iran on Saturday, and Iran’s response across the region, have plunged the Middle East into its most serious open conflict in years.
Here’s what we know so far.
Why research on disability and inequality must include people with disabilities
Disability overlaps with many inequalities – so why don’t disability and inequality activists collaborate more? A new toolkit, based on research in Ghana and Kenya, aims to close that gap.
One year since UK aid cuts, 98 INGO leaders highlight devastating impact
One year on from the UK aid cuts, the UK INGO sector has issued a joint statement, reflecting on the devastating consequences…