Today across Rwanda, survivors of the 1994 genocide begin a period of remembrance and mourning as they mark 30 years since one of the...
What matters most for Southeast Asia in the next ten years? Protecting civic space, no question
What is the key development challenge and opportunity in Southeast Asia in the next 5-10 years that requires a regional response? If I have one challenge, facing the region right now, from an NGO perspective, it is shrinking civic space.
ACFID welcomes new members
ACFID officially welcomed five new members at our Annual General Meeting in October. ACFID is now joined by four new full members and one...
Aural action: podcast “A Little Less Conversation” focuses on climate change
When Elvis sang “A little less conversation, a little more action,” he was, undeniably, thinking with his pelvis.
But in the development sector, we prefer to use other vital organs: our hearts and our minds.
With this in frame, we have co-opted Elvis’ famous line, but have adapted it somewhat: we are now walking around singing, “A little less conversation, a little more climate action.”
A little less conversation- Climate Diplomacy with Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change Kirsten Tilley
Australia’s Climate Ambassador Kristen Tilley has been in the job for just over a year, and in that time has worked to drive Australia’s...
Donating in a humanitarian crisis: what donors should know
Every day, new reports of grave human suffering in the Israel/Palestine conflict continue to surface in the media and online. As humans,...
Code requirements for emergency appeals
All ACFID members commit to full adherence to the principles and requirements outlined in the ACFID Code of Conduct. The Code provides...
2023 ACFID Outstanding Contribution to the Sector Award: Jaki Adams
Jaki Adams, Director of Social Justice and Regional Engagement at the Fred Hollows Foundation, has been awarded this year’s Outstanding...
2023 ACFID Media Award: Stephanie March
Stephanie March, award-winning journalist, foreign correspondent and researcher, has been presented with this year’s Australian Council...
Consolidated Appeal Afghanistan Earthquake
Consolidated Appeal Afghanistan EarthquakeAfghans comb through the rubble in the aftermath of a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake in...