http://www.nidos.org.uk/default.asp International development news from Scottish organisations en-uk Copyright 2007 NIDOS. All Rights Reserved. 10/03/2010 13:30:46 60 http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=548 The UK Department for International Development launched its new education strategy 'Learning for All' on Friday. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=544 The Scottish Government announced today its new South Asia programme, under its International Development policy. Funding is available for projects in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=543 NIDOS's latest Newsletter: Information on the Robin Hood Tax, New NIDOS workshop announced and an update on Scottish Government South Asia Funds. Upcoming training, events and current vacancies as well as a new member profile. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=533 Scotland's Minister for Culture and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop, speaks to primary pupils and comments on her commitment to strengthening Scotland's relationship with Malawi ahead of her visit to the country. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=530 The Scottish Government has announced that emergency funding totalling £687,357 has been allocated between 11 organisations working in the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Haiti. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=523 NIDOS's latest Newsletter: details on how to support the response in Haiti, funding, the Minister for Culture and External Relations' visit to Malawi, training, events and resources. We also celebrate Habib Malik's Humanitarian Award. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=519 The fund aims to support a broad range of small scale one-off projects that target poverty in the developing world and include a development awareness component in the UK. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=517 An offer of secondments of Scottish Government staff for Scottish NGOs is included in this update from the Government on its response to the crisis in Haiti. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=515 Christian Aid petition urging the Chancellor of the Exchequer to do all he can to get Haiti’s entire $890 million international debt burden cancelled ; Jubilee Scotland info on Haiti Debt and WDM blog - all have more information on Haiti situati http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=516 DEC: Haiti Earthquake Appeal – Scots raise over £3m. One week after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal has received over £3 million from the Scottish public, as people respond to the devastating needs of people. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=514 The Scottish Government invites applications from Scottish-based organisations for funding to assist with their humanitarian aid efforts in Haiti. Deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 27th January. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=508 A range of Scottish agencies are appealing for funds for emergency response work -- please support them. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=507 The DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal has been launched - please donate. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=506 The latest on NIDOS' good practice work, as well as some new deadlines for applications to various sources of funding plus the usual events, resources and vacancies. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=503 The Baring Foundation published guidelines for applying to this programme for capacity building in Sub-Saharan Africa in December. The deadline for outline proposals is 26th March 2010. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=501 News from NIDOS' good practice event in November plus all the usual funding updates, events and vacancies. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=492 An additional £50 million of DFID support was promised in the recent White Paper and part of this funding is now open for applications from all UK-based organisations and current DFID civil society partners. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=483 On 12th November, NIDOS members debated good practice and NGO effectiveness in international development... http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=486 Africa programme grants will be available for UK universities and NGOs working with African counterparts to train a specific group of professional, academic or research personnel for a specific purpose. Deadline for proposals 19th March 2010 http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=474 The deadline for applications to the Malawi Development Programme will be 18 January 2010 (noon), with an information day on the 19th November. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=469 Lots of items on funding, events, resources, member activity and news of the sector. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=468 Latest news, events, vacancies, courses and resources - plus news of new funding sources. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=467 22 - 29 November 2009 - events around the city http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=455 DFID is carrying out a survey to guage the extent of links between community groups in the UK and those overseas ahead of opening an exciting new programme. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=450 Disasters Appeal raises £250k in Scotland in one week but more urgently needed Donations can be made at www.dec.org.uk or by ringing 0370 60 60 900