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ACFID, alongside 14 humanitarian agencies, have written an open letter to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts, on the crisis in Sudan.
The letter says: “Sudan is now engulfed in one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Over 25 million people—more than half the population—are facing acute hunger, with over 755,000 on the brink of famine and more than 12 million displaced. Over 18,000 people have been killed according to the United Nations, however some analysts suggest that the death toll could be as high as 150,000. Â
The letter calls for the Australian Government to increase its diplomatic engagement alongside like-minded countries to secure a durable ceasefire and political solution, provide immediate new and additional funding to the humanitarian response, support diverse Sudanese civil society and increase humanitarian access. Â
The letter also notes the lack of meaningful diplomatic tools or engagement utilised to pressure warring parties, and a disturbingly quiet response to a declaration of famine in Zamzam refugee camp in July by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. Â
You can read our media release and letter here.
To Attend
ACFID Member Visits – Sydney
ACFID’s Policy & Advocacy team will be visiting Sydney from the 1st – 3rd October. Sydney-based members can fill in this registration form to indicate which workshops you would like to attend, and to request individual meetings with members of our team. The schedule for Sydney mirrors that for Melbourne, as below.
Tuesday 1 October
1-4 PM – Glitter, sequins, no holds barred – The ACFID Policy Précis of 2024 – an introduction to the team and our policy and advocacy work in 2024, as well as planning ahead for the Federal Election and beyond.
Drinks – Location TBC
Wednesday 2 October
10-11.30 AM – Climate policy and advocacy workshop
1-2.30 PM – Media and comms workshop
3-4.30 PM – Government relations workshop
Thursday 3 October
Meetings with individual members and teams based on portfolio/subject areas.
To Action
ACFID Photography Competition
Entries are now open for the ACFID 2024 Photography Competition! Celebrate the work of ACFID’s members, their partners and global civil society through compelling images that respond to the Conference theme of “Solidarity and Resilience: the Power of the Collective”. The competition is free to enter, and is open to all personnel from ACFID members, their partner organisations and the communities they work with overseas.
Three prizes will be awarded for:
– People’s Choice Award
– Winner, category of ‘Solidarity’
– Winner, category of ‘Resilience’
Entries close Monday 30 September. Read the Entry Guideline and participate!
To Action
Reminder: ACFID Board and Committee Elections – Call for Nominations and Voting Detail
This is a reminder regarding the recent board elections. ACFID has called for nominations for the following positions:
-Vice President: one position available for appointment.
-Board Director: one position available for appointment.
-Code of Conduct Committee: two positions are available for appointment
Nomination forms were sent earlier this week. Voting will be open from 4th October until 18th October 2024. We will notify you when ACFID’s online voting platform, provided by Elections Australia, is open.
f you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Returning Officer, Raewyn Lans at [email protected]
To Note
ACFID Code of Conduct Committee (CCC)
ACFID Code of Conduct Committee (CCC) met in Melbourne on 21 August 2024. Please find a copy of the CCC Communiqué.Â
Information about the Code of Conduct Committee including Committee members and the Terms of Reference can be found on the ACFID Website.
To AttendÂ
Nomination to the 2024 ACFID Awards
Do you know someone who is worthy of recognition for contribution to the Australian Aid and Development Sector? Do you want to celebrate their accomplishments at our National Conference?Â
ACFID is now seeking nominations for our three ACFID Awards: the ACFID Sir Ronald Wilson Human Rights Award, the ACFID Outstanding Contribution to the Sector Award, and the ACFID Media Award.
To Attend
ACFID Conference Side Events
This year, ACFID will hold a number of side events around and within the conference. Tickets can be purchased as add-ons during the registration process.
Tuesday 22 October 2024: 3-6 pm followed by networking drinks
– Masterclass 1 – Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety: Optimising Workplace Mental Health
– Masterclass 2 – Media Interview and Crisis Communication Techniques
Read more and register hereÂ
Wednesday 23 October 2024: 7 – 10 pm
– ACFID National Conference Dinner with special guest, the Hon Pat Conroy MP.
– Register for dinner only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket here
Thursday 24th October 2024: 7:15 – 8:45 am
– Interfaith breakfast – more details TBA
– Register for breakfast only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket hereÂ
To Action
ACFID member media contact
Do you work in a media team or want to collaborate with ACFID more on media? We updating our media database and developing a Media Group with members. If you would like to join or be added as a media contact please email our Senior Media and Policy Advisor, Lisa Tadrosse on [email protected]
To AttendÂ
Nomination to the 2024 ACFID Awards
Do you know someone who is worthy of recognition for contribution to the Australian Aid and Development Sector? Do you want to celebrate their accomplishments at our National Conference?Â
ACFID is now seeking nominations for our three ACFID Awards: the ACFID Sir Ronald Wilson Human Rights Award, the ACFID Outstanding Contribution to the Sector Award, and the ACFID Media Award.
To Attend
ACFID Conference Side Events
This year, ACFID will hold a number of side events around and within the conference. Tickets can be purchased as add-ons during the registration process.
Tuesday 22 October 2024: 3-6 pm followed by networking drinks
– Masterclass 1 – Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety: Optimising Workplace Mental Health
– Masterclass 2 – Media Interview and Crisis Communication Techniques
Read more and register hereÂ
Wednesday 23 October 2024: 7 – 10 pm
– ACFID National Conference Dinner with special guest, the Hon Pat Conroy MP.
– Register for dinner only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket here
Thursday 24th October 2024: 7:15 – 8:45 am
– Interfaith breakfast – more details TBA
– Register for breakfast only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket hereÂ
To Action
ACFID member media contact
Do you work in a media team or want to collaborate with ACFID more on media? We updating our media database and developing a Media Group with members. If you would like to join or be added as a media contact please email our Senior Media and Policy Advisor, Lisa Tadrosse on [email protected]
To AttendÂ
Nomination to the 2024 ACFID Awards
Do you know someone who is worthy of recognition for contribution to the Australian Aid and Development Sector? Do you want to celebrate their accomplishments at our National Conference?Â
ACFID is now seeking nominations for our three ACFID Awards: the ACFID Sir Ronald Wilson Human Rights Award, the ACFID Outstanding Contribution to the Sector Award, and the ACFID Media Award.
To Attend
ACFID Conference Side Events
This year, ACFID will hold a number of side events around and within the conference. Tickets can be purchased as add-ons during the registration process.
Tuesday 22 October 2024: 3-6 pm followed by networking drinks
– Masterclass 1 – Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety: Optimising Workplace Mental Health
– Masterclass 2 – Media Interview and Crisis Communication Techniques
Read more and register hereÂ
Wednesday 23 October 2024: 7 – 10 pm
– ACFID National Conference Dinner with special guest, the Hon Pat Conroy MP.
– Register for dinner only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket here
Thursday 24th October 2024: 7:15 – 8:45 am
– Interfaith breakfast – more details TBA
– Register for breakfast only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket hereÂ
To Action
ACFID member media contact
Do you work in a media team or want to collaborate with ACFID more on media? We updating our media database and developing a Media Group with members. If you would like to join or be added as a media contact please email our Senior Media and Policy Advisor, Lisa Tadrosse on [email protected]
To Action
ACFID is on Instagram:Â follow us!
ACFID is now present on Instagram. Follow us at @ACFID.AUS to stay updated on our latest news, projects and events.
Upcoming Events:
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 Date |
Event |
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09 September |
 Many Coloured Sky |
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01-03 October |
ACFID Member Visits – Sydney |
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23-24 October |
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