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Investing in education drives economic growth, social progress and poverty reduction. It is time to act to hold the UK government accountable and ensure every child, everywhere, has access to quality, inclusive education. Find out more: bit.ly/42KitpD

People with disabilities face unequal climate justice. A powerful new report by the Bond Disability and Development Climate Working Group shares insights from communities and civil society. Read it here: bit.ly/42An6DW

The Send My Friend to School coalition’s campaign is bringing together young people, educators and advocates to call on the UK government to prioritise education financing and take decisive steps towards meeting international commitments. Find out more: bit.ly/42KitpD

Join us on May 12th for our webinar, Transformations through locally led development, which will discuss what it takes to move from intention to action on locally led development. Sign up here: bit.ly/4cZqWu4

Members of Bond’s new Faith in Development Working Group explain why they have joined – and why your organisation should consider contributing, whether you are a faith-based organisation or not. Find out more: bit.ly/3Gzlodn

Don't miss out on this powerful new report by the Bond Disability and Development Climate Working Group which addresses the unequal impact of climate justice on people with disabilities using insights from communities and civil society. Read it here: bit.ly/42An6DW

Sign up for Institute of Development Studies' six-week online course “Shaping Policies and Programmes with Evidence”, taking place from 3 June 2025. 30% discount for small non-profits apply if you make a group booking. Read more and apply here: tinyurl.com/3sth25t7

Chronic underfunding is letting down students and teachers. The Send My Friend to School coalition is calling on the UK government to prioritise education financing. All schools across the UK are invited to take part. Learn more and join the conversation: bit.ly/42KitpD

🚨BREAKING🚨 WE’VE WON OUR CASE TO #DefendDemocracy The Court of Appeal has ruled that anti-protest laws which completely ignored the will of Parliament are unlawful

We’ve now won this case twice – in the High Court and now the Court of Appeal after Labour continued the Conservatives’ appeal against our victory So it couldn’t be clearer: Labour must now do the right thing and scrap these regulations before anyone else is wrongfully arrested

Congratulations to Liberty on winning their case to defend democracy and protect protest rights. The current government must now take action to repeal the restrictions that were brought in unlawfully.

📨 Stay tuned for this week's Network News. Get the latest news on funding, jobs, resources, and learning opportunities in the international development and humanitarian sector. In your inbox every Thursday, for free. Subscribe to the newsletter👇 bond.org.uk/subscribe/

By reviewing its governance and intentionally restructuring, The Mango Tree paved the way for independent African organisations to thrive. Find out how The Mango Tree and other organisations have taken practical steps towards becoming truly locally led. bit.ly/4336cg8

Join us on 12 May for our 'Transformations Through Locally Led Development' event where leaders and practitioners from five UK INGOs will share their unique experiences of navigating the process of becoming locally led. Register here: bit.ly/3EHuVib

"Restricting the ability of NGOs to operate freely in a humanitarian crisis undermines international law and puts countless lives at even greater risk." Bond reaction to Israel's proposal to deliver humanitarian assistance through private companies: bond.org.uk/press-releases…

"Any potential discussions must involve the voices of LMICs, including local civil society who understand the specific needs & requirements of their communities." Our reaction to David Lammy's proposal for a global conference about the future of aid. bond.org.uk/press-releases…

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Hear from Tushar Talukdar, Bond's Locally Led Adviser, as he introduces this collection of case studies, highlighting the efforts some UK-based INGOs have made to successfully move the project of localisation forward. Read his new blog here: bit.ly/3F2rS47

Remember to join us on 12 May for our 'Transformations Through Locally Led Development' event where leaders and practitioners from five UK INGOs will share their unique experiences of navigating the process of becoming locally led. You can register here: bit.ly/3EHuVib