The Weekly

Marc Purcell, what is at the top of your mind this week?

The Safer World for All campaign had its parliamentary launch in Canberra this week. CEOs from Australian development and humanitarian organizations across the country joined in championing the need for an increase in the foreign aid budget to 0.5% of Gross National Income by 2027. Through meetings with politicians across the political spectrum, ACFID members advocated for the Australian Government to act in light of the poly-crisis: the overlapping challenges hitting our world all at once. We thank all those who have been involved in the development of the campaign, including our partners MICAH, and to all those who shared our message across Parliament House this week on behalf of the sector.

To Attend

CEO Roundtables – “Leading the Charge: Navigating a Path towards Racial Justice”

ACFID will be hosting CEO Roundtables in Sydney and Melbourne as part of the Code Roadshow. Come and join your peers and the ACFID CEO for a facilitated discussion on “Leading the Charge: Navigating a Path towards Racial Justice “, followed by networking drinks.This roundtable will be facilitated by an expert in the field and further details will be announced next week. This will be a space to discuss your organisations journey and learn from others and we ask that registrations are kept to CEO and Board members only please.

Sydney: Wednesday 10 April, 4 – 6:30pm

Melbourne: Tuesday 23 April, 4 – 6:30pm

Register your interest here.

To Attend

Code Roadshow

The ACFID Code and Learning teams are on the road! Join us to ask all your questions about the new ACFID Code, explore ACFID’s new Locally Led Action Toolkit and network with other ACFID members.   

In-person workshops:

Day 1 will focus on the changes to the ACFID Code of Conduct and how to help your organisation understand and prepare for the changes. Day 2 will focus on Locally Led Action and be a chance to learn from other ACFID members and explore ACFID’s new Locally led Action Toolkit.

Members are welcome to send more than one participant, and participants can choose to attend day 1, day 2 or both.

Online workshop:

The online workshop is primarily for personnel based outside Sydney and Melbourne. Some prep materials will be provided ahead of time, to allow sufficient space for discussion and Q&A during the session.

Who: Staff and volunteers of ACFID members.

When:

• Sydney: 10 and 11 April, 9:30 – 4pm (AEST) – register here
• Melbourne: 23 and 24 April, 9:30 – 4pm (AEST) – register here
• Online: 30 April (for personnel not based in Sydney or Melbourne), 2-5pm (AEST) – register here

To Attend

ACFID Advocacy Agenda Refresh – Feedback due COB Friday 19 April

ACFID is in the process of undertaking a refresh of its Advocacy Agenda and we are seeking feedback from ACFID members on the below Exposure Draft which can be accessed via this link: ACFID Advocacy Agenda Exposure Draft.docx If you/your organisation wishes to provide feedback please save a copy of this document, add your suggestions as comments and email through the marked-up version to [email protected].  

Further information on the process is available in the Exposure Draft Cover Sheet in the above link.
Feedback is due by COB Friday 19 April 2024. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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Voting still open – NGO Representative for the Committee for Development Cooperation
(**ANCP agencies only)

To Attend 

Introduction to the Sector Workshop

When: Monday, 22nd April

Time: 9am-5pm

Where: Melbourne, location TBA

ACFID invites member and non-member staff, board and other personnel who are new to the International Development and Humanitarian Sector to a one-day introductory workshop in Melbourne. This participatory face-to-face event will include an overview of the history of international development and humanitarian action; an introduction to ACFID’s Code and role in the sector; guest speakers from a range of ACFID’s members; and, opportunities for networking and further learning. Free for small members. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Register here 

To Attend

Nepal DPP – Consultation with Civil Society

DFAT is conducting consultations for the Nepal DPP in a hybrid format. If you are planning to join online, please complete the registration form before Monday 8^th April – here 

Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.

Date: Thursday 11th April 2024

Time: 08:00AM Kathmandu Time

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Steph – [email protected]

To Action

Bangladesh DPP

DFAT is accepting written submissions, of a maximum of 2 pages, until 5 April 2024 for the Bangladesh Development Partnership Plan (DPP). For more information, please contact Stephanie Rowbottom, [email protected]

To Note

FEATURED JOBS

Executive Assistant to the National Director | Uniting World
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Marketing, Fundraising and Communications Manager | Asian Aid Organisation 
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Upcoming Events

ACFID’s media team is updating our Digital Image Library and contact list. We kindly request our members to contact [email protected] and contribute additional images and updated contact details.