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Marc Purcell, what is at the top of your mind this week?
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EOI open for scaling up access to assistive technology in the Pacific
The 2024-25 Budget announced increased funding towards a partnership with Pacific countries for assistive technology for school-aged children. This process is now underway, with the EOI (stage I) open for applications until 11 August 2024. Through the EOI process, three eligible Pacific Island Countries will be selected for implementation. The project is funded by the Australian Government and carried out in partnership with AT Scale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology.
The project aims to be led by the government and to scale up assistive technology and rehabilitation services for school-aged children, with a focus on scaling up joint screening for eye, ear, and mobility. In stage I, NGOs can advocate to help make governments aware of this funding opportunity. If requested by countries, NGOs may also wish to support the government in submitting their EOI. In stage II, interested UN agencies and NGO partners, or a consortium of partners from the shortlisted countries, can submit their proposals in response to the Call for Proposals. Further information is available at here
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ACFID Connect: Introduction to LGBTQIA+ inclusion in development practice.
Please join us for this ACFID Connect learning event on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in development practice. It will occur on Tuesday, 25th June, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Following an introductory discussion, the session will include presentations on the issues facing LGBTQIA+ communities in our region, decolonising LGBTQIA+ language, and entry points organisations can take in this area. Then, a Q&A session will follow.
ACFID is grateful to be joined by representatives from Many Coloured Sky Foundation, Equality Australia, ActionAid Australia, Plan International Australia, and the International Women’s Development Agency to deliver this important learning session for ACFID members. Registration link can be found here.
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ACFID Connect: Briefing with U.S. Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR)
ACFID is pleased to invite members to a briefing on July 3, 11-12 pm, with Eugene Aloise, Deputy Inspector General of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) and David Young, Deputy Director of SIGAR’s Lesson’s Learned Program. To register and for further information, please click here
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UNFCC Bonn Climate Conference
Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change met in Bonn, Germany, last week in an effort to get solid proposals together for the new global climate finance goal. Unfortunately, the divide continued between what developing countries are calling for and what developed countries are willing to provide, which did not bode well in agreement at COP29 later this year. The link can be found here
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ACFID Conference – EOIs open now
Don’t miss your opportunity to submit your ideas for hosting a concurrent session at the ACFID Conference on 23/24 October 2024. Centered around the theme of solidarity and resilience, this is a fantastic way to showcase your organisation’s development practice and thought leadership and share and engage with colleagues. Â
Download the information pack here
To Attend
ACFID Conference – EOIs open now
Don’t miss your opportunity to submit your ideas for hosting a concurrent session at the ACFID Conference on 23/24 October 2024. Centered around the theme of solidarity and resilience, this is a fantastic way to showcase your organisation’s development practice and thought leadership and share and engage with colleagues. Â
Download the information pack here
To Attend
ACFID Conference
Don’t miss your opportunity to get your ideas in to host a concurrent session at the ACFID Conference over 23/24 October 2024. Centered around the theme of solidarity and resilience, this is a fantastic way to showcase your organisation’s development practice and thought leadership and to share and engage with colleagues. Â
Download the information pack here
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ACFID is now present on Instagram. Follow us at @ACFID.AUS to stay updated on our latest news, projects and events.
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