Australian Council for International Development

ACFID welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support communities recovering from the devastating Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam.   Assistance will be guided by local needs and priorities and support the most vulnerable, including women, children and people with disabilities.   We welcome the Government's support for Australian civil society and their local partners on the ground. You can read the Government's media release here: https://lnkd.in/gHA2bQFP

Today, ACFID met with the Acting High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Tonga, His Excellency Curtis Tu’ihalangingie alongside First Nations leaders and civil society from Australia & the Pacific. We had a productive discussion on Australia’s COP31 bid in partnership with the pacific, First Nations solidarity across Oceania, climate finance and civil society partnerships.

Make sure you get along to see our very own Jessica Lees at the Australian Council for International Development Annual Conference in October! Michelle Higelin Elijah Buol OAM, MAICD Geoff Robinson Aletia Dundas Pixie Enright-Hallett Madeline Baker Paige Wilson Connie Z.Jessica Stone Melville Fernandez Dan Skehan Suzy McIntyre Kerren Morris (EMFIA, GAICD) Margaret Sheehan Sophie Jenkins Sanwar Ali Sophie Ford Sam Quinn Phil Sparrow Vivian Chordi Nichole Georgeou Valentina Baú Sanjana P. Carol Angir Caitlin Dixon Bernice Sarpong-Koranchie Peter Stevenson Mili Haber Joy Kyriacou Dr Peter McArdle Jessica Usher Felicity Wever Melissa Gill Patricia Garcia AO Cory J. Steinhauer Rachel Nunn Jamal A. Mahmood Supipi Jayawardena May Thu Ne Win

Mark your calendars! Join us for an exclusive Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety, partnership with The Social Economy Group and Proof of Character happening on 22 October at the University of New South Wales. This event is tailored for Human Resources leaders, people managers, and board members dedicated to enhancing workplace well-being. Don’t miss out! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ganDzgpR #ACFID2024 #Psychosocial #MentalHealth

How can multi-sector approaches strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific? Join thought leaders to explore innovative, locally-led strategies that integrate multiple sectors for more robust and effective outcomes. 🏝️ Don’t miss the ACFID National Conference 2024, where Habitat for Humanity Australia, University of Technology Sydney, Humanitarian Advisory Group, Habitat for Humanity Fiji, and Lowy Institute will present engaging sessions on Achieving Effective Climate Resilience in the Pacific through Integrated Multi-sectoral Development and Humanitarian Approaches. Register now at https://acfid.arinex.one/ to secure your spot. See you there! 🌟 #ACFIDConference #ClimateResilience #PacificLeadership 

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has opened proposals for funding with eligible partners under the second phase of the Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP).   MAP is a $222.5 million investment over five years, eligible to Australian NGOs, including ACFID members with programs across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.   This call requests multi-year proposals from eligible non-government partners to address shared and transboundary development challenges in the Mekong subregion. Submissions close Friday 11th October at 5pm.   You can read our statement welcoming the announcement of the second stage of MAP here: https://lnkd.in/egGDZZtm   For further information, please visit the DFAT website here: https://lnkd.in/e-FaiZki

Yesterday, ACFID and our members had the privilege of hosting The World Bank President Ajay Banga at ACFID’s offices here in Canberra.   Alongside senior leaders from ACFID's diverse membership, we held a productive roundtable discussion.   We heard insights from the President's visit to Fiji and Tuvalu, as well as his discussions with leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.   We also discussed shared priorities including advancing gender equality, multilateral development bank reform, climate action and poverty reduction in the Indo-Pacific.   We'd like to thank the World Bank for their commitments to consult with civil society, and we look forward to building further on these productive discussions. Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue Australian Red Cross BHVI Global Citizen So They Can SeeBeyondBorders Results Australia UNICEF Australia UnitingWorld

In his latest for The Diplomat, #AP4D's Grant Wyeth situates the Future Made in Australia initiative within a broader trend of "#economic policy conditions... being made with national #security considerations". "Modern economic statecraft is less about a return to the protectionism of the past – at least for those other than Donald Trump – and more about strategic investments in key sectors deemed essential for future growth. This form of #statecraft seeks to be at the forefront of technological change, rather than seeking to prevent it." 🔗 Read the piece at https://lnkd.in/gn3kbe_T. Grant's piece references a recent AP4D paper, What does it look like for Australia to navigate a new era of #economicstatecraft, the result of five months of consultations with 40 experts from Australia and across the region. Explore the paper at https://lnkd.in/g5W8_QBz. The paper was launched in July by Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for a Future Made In Australia Tim Ayres, and also featured contributors Naoise McDonagh, Phd, Helen Mitchell, Baogang He, Lahui AKO, PMD Pro (Practitioner), CAPM and Jon Berry. Watch a recording at https://lnkd.in/gyUGXJfH.

📣 Get ready for the ACFID National Conference 2024 and explore how improving children's access to justice strengthens resilience and combats inequality. Learn from global experts about the power of strategic litigation and innovative approaches to protect the rights of the most vulnerable. 👩⚖️👦 Save the Children Australia and Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change will be leading the session on "Elevating Voices" – how improving children's access to justice can build resilience. Secure your spot today by registering here: https://acfid.arinex.one/ 🌟 See you at the ACFID Conference! #ACFID2024 #ConferenceSessions  #ACFIDConference #ChildRights #AccessToJustice 

🌍 Unlock the potential of international development by embedding disability equity from the outset. Join us to explore how inclusive policies and deep engagement with people with disabilities drive real change. Hear from experts across the Pacific and Australia about practical tools and strategies for meaningful impact. Join us at the ACFID National Conference 2024, where Disability Rights Fund, CBM Australia, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Disability and Development Consortium will be presenting Planning for Equity: Disability Inclusion from the Start. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and connect with leaders in the field. Secure your spot today: https://acfid.arinex.one/ #ACFIDConference #DisabilityEquity #InclusiveDevelopment  #ACFID2024