Bond warns National Security (State Threats) Bill risks blocking NGOs from delivering humanitarian assistance
Yesterday, Wednesday 17 June, the National Security (State Threats) Bill passed through the House of Commons. UK NGOs are concerned…
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Ebola outbreak in DRC: What is happening, and how Bond members are responding
This May, an outbreak of Ebola was confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has since spread to Uganda. Exacerbated by ongoing humanitarian crises and ODA cuts, it carries a high risk of spreading beyond borders. How are Bond members responding?
The case for collaboration
How co-development is helping to transform learning through play for children with deafblindness and complex disabilities. A collaboration between Right to Play and Sense International.
Supporting communities by making working animals visible
Working animals quietly sustain millions of people’s daily lives. Yet their contributions often go unrecognised. Sam Whyte at Working Animals International explores why the visibility of working animals matter.
Bond comment on NAO report on FCDO’s response to sudden-onset humanitarian crises
Today, Friday 12th June 2026, the National Audit Office (NAO) published a new report examining the FCDO’s response to sudden-onset…
Why supporting unpaid carers strengthens society, and why locally led action matters
It is Carers Week, a time to raise awareness of unpaid care, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise their contribution to families and communities.
Bond comment on press reports of UK aid funds ‘handed to’ hostile actors
In response to reports that money from the UK aid budget was diverted to hostile states, terrorist groups and criminal…
Bond echoes NGO warning that global ODA cuts risk worsening current Ebola outbreak
As cases of Ebola continue to rise in eastern DRC and Uganda, Bond echoes warnings by the International NGO sector that cuts to Official Development Assistance…
How Oxfam put trust-based flexible funding into practice
Yoma Winder explores how Oxfam tested trust‑based, flexible funding to shift power and support partner‑led work. She shares honest learnings on what it takes for an INGO to become a better partner and ally.