Climate Action Working Group
Join us as we host our Climate Action Working Group, following World Environment Day on 5th June. Come along to this free to access, open to all discussion on how our sector and those of us working within it can take positive climate action and understand the climate crisis. We will be joined by knowledgeable…
SWIDN Consultants Working Group
Join us for this meet-up aimed at independent consultants/freelancers who are SWIDN members to discuss areas of common interest. Come along to this online, informal lunchtime event and chat with other international development practitioners. Independent consultants who are not SWIDN members yet are welcome to come along to find out more about what SWIDN can…
Climate Justice Working Group – Writing your Climate Justice Policy
The climate crisis affects us all and affects the work we do in the international development sector. Considering how we can improve ways of working to face the issues presented by the climate crisis, particularly the ways it produces and exacerbates social injustices, can help us address these challenges as a network. Whether your organisation…
Save the date – International Women’s Day at SWIDN
Following the success of our previous International Women’s Day events- we invite you to celebrate with us again! Join SWIDN for this informal learning event- Speaker info coming soon. This event offers a platform to learn, share, and engage with the powerful stories and impactful initiatives, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of locally-led development…
SWIDN Consultants Working Group
Join us for this meet-up aimed at independent consultants/freelancers who are SWIDN members to discuss areas of common interest. Come along to this online, informal lunchtime event and chat with other international development practitioners. Independent consultants who are not SWIDN members yet are welcome to come along to find out more about what SWIDN can…
QuIP and Causal Map Training
This course offers an in-depth introduction to the theory behind QuIP as well as the practical aspects of designing, costing and managing a study from sample selection to final data analysis.
Swahili Language Classes – Monthly Sessions
We are pleased to continue to offer an online and accessible opportunity for our members to learn Swahili in partnership with Lugha Swahili School. Unaweza kujifunza Kiswahili na SWIDN sasa!! You can now learn Swahili with SWIDN! As part of our focus on resourcing our members towards locally led development practice, we are offering an…
SWIDN Directors Working Group
This informal working group takes place each month and is a space for NGO leaders to discuss shared issues, challenges and to connect. This group offers different discussion topics each month and the opportunity to support each other in a confidential, online setting. It is a peer-led group and we welcome newcomers from amongst the…
SWIDN Mentorship Scheme- Mentor/Mentee Training sessions
If you’ve registered to be a mentor or mentee (or both!) in our 2025 mentorship scheme, join us for these short, half hour training sessions and learn more about the programme! Shaenna Loughnane will go into more detail about the mentor/mentee relationship and what to expect from your mentoring meetings and partner in the coming…
