What’s going on at – and around – the Global Partnerships Conference this week
Bond members’ events and highlights at this pivotal conference on the future of development cooperation and international partnerships.
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Beyond aid: a Global Majority manifesto for the 2026 Global Partnerships Conference
An invitation and a challenge to move beyond rhetoric, confront power honestly and build an international cooperation system that reflects the world we are working towards. We hear from voices across the Global Majority ahead of the 2026 Global Partnerships Conference.
Bond reaction to appointment of Special Envoys on Global Finance and Women and Girls
In response to the appointment of Gordon Brown at Special Envoy for Global Finance, and Baroness Harriet Harman as Special…
Beyond the label: values live in the image edit
On why the visuals you select, whether AI generated or not, could be the most significant decision you make when posting content.
Global Partnerships Conference: what does the sector want to see?
From sustainable finance to health and climate, Bond, our members and partner networks share their hopes for the upcoming conference.
Crossing language barriers to open up worlds
In Rwanda, as in many under-resourced countries, deaf people are often left isolated, unable to communicate beyond their immediate family. Rosa Mutchnick shares the breakthrough that resulted in a new shared language.
When policy meets communications: how research can move people to action
Policy content can be technical, nuanced and written for specialist audiences. That’s why Women for Women International explores how we can turn policy research into communication that actually engages the public and drives action.
The human cost of yet another crisis should drive transformative change to the global financial system
The scale of today’s crisis demands urgency, structural change and a commitment to putting the most vulnerable communities first. Yet signals from the Spring Meetings suggest rich countries are being prioritised. How can this mark a turning point?
Filling the power gap: the case for the development sector deep organising in the UK
Duane Raymond, Founder of FairSay, on why we need effective local organising in the UK and beyond to shape what comes next for international development.