As part of our ongoing work, we joined Conciliation Resources Bond CharityFinanceGroup Teresa Dumasy Fadi Itani OBE at Bates Wells at a high level roundtable to ask: Would introducing a legal right to a bank account help charities overcome barriers to financial inclusion? #DeRisking #DeBanking

600,000 children are sheltering in #Rafah . They need actions, not words.

The UK government must urgently:

🚨 Demand an immediate, definitive ceasefire
🚨 Suspend arms sales to Israel
🚨 Resume funding to UNRWA

#Gaza #StopTheWarOnChildren

“Low-income countries don’t have influence at the OECD - if you're not at the table, you're on the menu.”
Bond's Sandra Martinstone spoke to Devex about why the UN Tax Convention is a fairer system for agenda setting on international tax than the OECD. devex.com/shared/ED9s2HRe

Organisational restructures: how to do it well | 23 May

This webinar will cover some of the key practical factors to consider when considering a restructure.

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We joined Bond & 30 NGOs calling on the UK government to work urgently to prevent any further assault on #Rafah .

As 1.4 million people in Rafah face attacks that our leaders know would be catastrophic, they must finally act to stop the slaughter.

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Find out about different organisations that can help with training, and what they can do for you and your organisation on the Bond Supplier Directory. bond.org.uk/bond-supplier-…

Last week, African leaders gathered in Nairobi to discuss IDA, the World Bank’s people and planet fund. Hear their vision for a prosperous partnership, for Africa and the world. #DearG20 #FinanceTheFuture

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE ATTACK ON #RAFAH , from 31 UK NGOs:

“The failure of our leaders to back words with meaningful action is glaring. As the 1.4 million people in Rafah face attacks that our leaders know would be catastrophic, they must finally act to stop the slaughter'.

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Navigating AI and good governance | 16 May

Understanding AI's potential within the context of your organisation's mission and values is essential for embedding appropriate principles and policies. This webinar with Buzzacott will help.

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AI can be a useful tool in content creation. However, it’s important to remember that it is far from reliable. Here, Bond's communications adviser Jonathan Hatch looks at what AI generators are good for regarding content creation, and what to avoid.
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By framing the crisis in Gaza as predominately a humanitarian issue, are we ignoring the main drivers of the crisis? Bond’s Maryam Mohsin examines how inaccurate language is allowing the international community to ignore Palestinian priorities.

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Around the 🌍, disadvantaged communities face significant barriers to accessing healthcare.

To overcome these barriers, the UK Gov must promote an #AmbitiousVision for achieving #UHC .

Read our #StocktakeReview 👉bit.ly/4dxed1u

Many INGOs are facing a complex set of challenges. Thriving People co-founders Andy Hix and Simon Kenwright explore how the development of a more human-centric approach has proven critical in cultivating happy, healthy, impactful organisations.
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Stop the slaughter: aid groups say pressure most be put on Israel over #Rafah attack okt.to/EsBgHv Bond

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Alongside 28 other organisations, we're urging Rishi Sunak to immediately restore and increase funding to UNRWA.

The denial of funding will only lead to more deaths, at a time when the International Court of Justice has underscored the need to prevent the risk of genocide and…

🆘 A Rafah offensive must not go ahead. The UK Government must do everything in its power to help STOP THE INVASION of #Rafah & avert a further humanitarian catastrophe. The UK needs to #StopSellingArms to Israel NOW. 

The UK Government will be COMPLICIT as long as it continues…

Bond's Rowan Popplewell, Policy Manager on Civic Space, will be giving evidence at today's International Development Committee session on FCDO's engagement with civil societies. Tune in this afternoon from 2.30pm 👇