South West International Development Network
@swidn.bsky.social
SWIDN connects people, organisations & ideas to strengthen impact, share expertise & work towards the SDGs. Join our mailing list & get 25% Off SWIDN Memberships: https://shorturl.at/9fBtg
Looking for the perfect Christmas Gift? 🎄✨
We’d love to share some links to the online shops of our members. When you choose to buy gifts from these shops, you're supporting the incredible work that our members do across the globe.
View Shop list:
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Happy shopping!
We’d love to share some links to the online shops of our members. When you choose to buy gifts from these shops, you're supporting the incredible work that our members do across the globe.
View Shop list:
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Happy shopping!
December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Looking for the perfect Christmas Gift? 🎄✨
We’d love to share some links to the online shops of our members. When you choose to buy gifts from these shops, you're supporting the incredible work that our members do across the globe.
View Shop list:
lnkd.in/eaj4m7KP
Happy shopping!
We’d love to share some links to the online shops of our members. When you choose to buy gifts from these shops, you're supporting the incredible work that our members do across the globe.
View Shop list:
lnkd.in/eaj4m7KP
Happy shopping!
SWIDN - Meet the team!
Hi, I’m Hannah 👋 Executive Director at SWIDN. I’ve been working in international development for 20yrs, currently focused on collaboration, funding access & change-making. Also a fan of creative projects & cold swims!
Hi, I’m Hannah 👋 Executive Director at SWIDN. I’ve been working in international development for 20yrs, currently focused on collaboration, funding access & change-making. Also a fan of creative projects & cold swims!
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
SWIDN - Meet the team!
Hi, I’m Hannah 👋 Executive Director at SWIDN. I’ve been working in international development for 20yrs, currently focused on collaboration, funding access & change-making. Also a fan of creative projects & cold swims!
Hi, I’m Hannah 👋 Executive Director at SWIDN. I’ve been working in international development for 20yrs, currently focused on collaboration, funding access & change-making. Also a fan of creative projects & cold swims!
SWIDN Members - Have your say 💭📢💚
Let us know what you'd like to see more of in 2026 & how we can make your membership even more valuable for you? We'd truly appreciate it if you could complete the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thanks so much in advance!
Let us know what you'd like to see more of in 2026 & how we can make your membership even more valuable for you? We'd truly appreciate it if you could complete the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thanks so much in advance!
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
SWIDN Members - Have your say 💭📢💚
Let us know what you'd like to see more of in 2026 & how we can make your membership even more valuable for you? We'd truly appreciate it if you could complete the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thanks so much in advance!
Let us know what you'd like to see more of in 2026 & how we can make your membership even more valuable for you? We'd truly appreciate it if you could complete the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thanks so much in advance!
Looking for funding?
SWIDN members get monthly funding round-ups & access to a funding database (worth over£500), all from £50/yr. Plus discounted training, mentorship & a supportive network. Join today & never miss an opportunity: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
SWIDN members get monthly funding round-ups & access to a funding database (worth over£500), all from £50/yr. Plus discounted training, mentorship & a supportive network. Join today & never miss an opportunity: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
November 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Looking for funding?
SWIDN members get monthly funding round-ups & access to a funding database (worth over£500), all from £50/yr. Plus discounted training, mentorship & a supportive network. Join today & never miss an opportunity: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
SWIDN members get monthly funding round-ups & access to a funding database (worth over£500), all from £50/yr. Plus discounted training, mentorship & a supportive network. Join today & never miss an opportunity: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Antiracism Working Group: Exploring Power & Whiteness in International Development
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online | Exclusive to SWIDN members
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online | Exclusive to SWIDN members
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...
November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Antiracism Working Group: Exploring Power & Whiteness in International Development
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online | Exclusive to SWIDN members
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online | Exclusive to SWIDN members
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...
FESTIVE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Free & Open to all - A relaxed evening to unwind & make some new connections with others working in Global Justice.
BRISTOL - THE WATERSHED
📅 10th December 🕕 5 – 7pm
EXETER - VENUE TBC
📅 27 November 🕕 5 – 7pm
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/swidn-...
Free & Open to all - A relaxed evening to unwind & make some new connections with others working in Global Justice.
BRISTOL - THE WATERSHED
📅 10th December 🕕 5 – 7pm
EXETER - VENUE TBC
📅 27 November 🕕 5 – 7pm
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/swidn-...
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
FESTIVE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Free & Open to all - A relaxed evening to unwind & make some new connections with others working in Global Justice.
BRISTOL - THE WATERSHED
📅 10th December 🕕 5 – 7pm
EXETER - VENUE TBC
📅 27 November 🕕 5 – 7pm
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/swidn-...
Free & Open to all - A relaxed evening to unwind & make some new connections with others working in Global Justice.
BRISTOL - THE WATERSHED
📅 10th December 🕕 5 – 7pm
EXETER - VENUE TBC
📅 27 November 🕕 5 – 7pm
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/swidn-...
SWIDN MEMBER EVENT: Exploring AI, Google Ads & Fundraising Strategies
19th Nov | 1pm - 2pm | online
Join us for a peer-led working group for members working in Communications.
Register here: www.swidn.org.uk/event/commun...
19th Nov | 1pm - 2pm | online
Join us for a peer-led working group for members working in Communications.
Register here: www.swidn.org.uk/event/commun...
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
SWIDN MEMBER EVENT: Exploring AI, Google Ads & Fundraising Strategies
19th Nov | 1pm - 2pm | online
Join us for a peer-led working group for members working in Communications.
Register here: www.swidn.org.uk/event/commun...
19th Nov | 1pm - 2pm | online
Join us for a peer-led working group for members working in Communications.
Register here: www.swidn.org.uk/event/commun...
Get to know SWIDN member - Causal Map - www.causalmap.app - a software company that helps organisations and researchers collect and analyse qualitative data.
If you’d like to join the network, Find out more information and register here: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
If you’d like to join the network, Find out more information and register here: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
November 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Get to know SWIDN member - Causal Map - www.causalmap.app - a software company that helps organisations and researchers collect and analyse qualitative data.
If you’d like to join the network, Find out more information and register here: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
If you’d like to join the network, Find out more information and register here: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
EXCLUSIVE FOR SWIDN MEMBERS: Antiracism Working Group: Exploring Power & Whiteness in International Development
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
EXCLUSIVE FOR SWIDN MEMBERS: Antiracism Working Group: Exploring Power & Whiteness in International Development
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...
13th November | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
More info: www.swidn.org.uk/event/antira...
This month’s newsletter is nearly ready to go; here’s what to expect:
✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources
Not signed up? Subscribe here & get 25% off your first year of SWIDN membership: swidn.myflodesk.com/ixunsl92hv
✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources
Not signed up? Subscribe here & get 25% off your first year of SWIDN membership: swidn.myflodesk.com/ixunsl92hv
November 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
This month’s newsletter is nearly ready to go; here’s what to expect:
✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources
Not signed up? Subscribe here & get 25% off your first year of SWIDN membership: swidn.myflodesk.com/ixunsl92hv
✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources
Not signed up? Subscribe here & get 25% off your first year of SWIDN membership: swidn.myflodesk.com/ixunsl92hv
One of the greatest strengths of our network is connection.
At events & workshops, we create space for collaboration - and members also get dedicated networking & co-working opportunities. Together we strengthen impact for global justice.
Find out more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
At events & workshops, we create space for collaboration - and members also get dedicated networking & co-working opportunities. Together we strengthen impact for global justice.
Find out more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
October 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
One of the greatest strengths of our network is connection.
At events & workshops, we create space for collaboration - and members also get dedicated networking & co-working opportunities. Together we strengthen impact for global justice.
Find out more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
At events & workshops, we create space for collaboration - and members also get dedicated networking & co-working opportunities. Together we strengthen impact for global justice.
Find out more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
Get to know SWIDN member - Bristol Link with Beira who have managed Bristol City Council’s Friendship Agreement with Beira, Mozambique since 1990, building people-to-people networks to benefit local communities.
If you’d like to join the SWIDN network, get in touch: [email protected]
If you’d like to join the SWIDN network, get in touch: [email protected]
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Get to know SWIDN member - Bristol Link with Beira who have managed Bristol City Council’s Friendship Agreement with Beira, Mozambique since 1990, building people-to-people networks to benefit local communities.
If you’d like to join the SWIDN network, get in touch: [email protected]
If you’d like to join the SWIDN network, get in touch: [email protected]
We’re so grateful for our members! 💛 We'd love to share some feedback that our member Hattie Rowan kindly shared with us.
Thank you Hattie!
Thank you Hattie!
October 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We’re so grateful for our members! 💛 We'd love to share some feedback that our member Hattie Rowan kindly shared with us.
Thank you Hattie!
Thank you Hattie!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the SWIDN Annual Conference 2025 last Thursday & to our amazing speakers who generously gave their time and insights on the day.
If you missed it, you can still access the recordings here: swidn.myflodesk.com/conferencere...
If you missed it, you can still access the recordings here: swidn.myflodesk.com/conferencere...
October 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the SWIDN Annual Conference 2025 last Thursday & to our amazing speakers who generously gave their time and insights on the day.
If you missed it, you can still access the recordings here: swidn.myflodesk.com/conferencere...
If you missed it, you can still access the recordings here: swidn.myflodesk.com/conferencere...
Join us today for our Annual Conference - A free online day of learning, networking & reflection with peers across the South West. Together we’ll explore anti-colonial, antiracist & equitable alternatives in a time of cuts & rising inequality. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Join us today for our Annual Conference - A free online day of learning, networking & reflection with peers across the South West. Together we’ll explore anti-colonial, antiracist & equitable alternatives in a time of cuts & rising inequality. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Drinks in Bristol 🎉
The Watershed, BS1 5TX
5pm - 7pm
Join us at The Watershed for a chance to keep the conversations flowing, share stories and meet like-minded people in person.
RSVP Here: www.meetup.com/joinswidn/ev...
The Watershed, BS1 5TX
5pm - 7pm
Join us at The Watershed for a chance to keep the conversations flowing, share stories and meet like-minded people in person.
RSVP Here: www.meetup.com/joinswidn/ev...
October 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Drinks in Bristol 🎉
The Watershed, BS1 5TX
5pm - 7pm
Join us at The Watershed for a chance to keep the conversations flowing, share stories and meet like-minded people in person.
RSVP Here: www.meetup.com/joinswidn/ev...
The Watershed, BS1 5TX
5pm - 7pm
Join us at The Watershed for a chance to keep the conversations flowing, share stories and meet like-minded people in person.
RSVP Here: www.meetup.com/joinswidn/ev...
Get to know SWIDN member - Hopes For Homes - www.hopeandhomes.org - Hope and Homes for Children work to stop the institutionalisation of children. Their vision is that no child will ever suffer the neglect of life in an orphanage.
Join them & become a SWIDN member: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
Join them & become a SWIDN member: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
October 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Get to know SWIDN member - Hopes For Homes - www.hopeandhomes.org - Hope and Homes for Children work to stop the institutionalisation of children. Their vision is that no child will ever suffer the neglect of life in an orphanage.
Join them & become a SWIDN member: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
Join them & become a SWIDN member: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
Don’t let your paid charity days go to waste - Become a Mentor.
If you have skills in leadership, marketing, HR or finance - your skills can help mentor change makers working in global justice.
Ready to use your skills for good? Get in touch - [email protected]
If you have skills in leadership, marketing, HR or finance - your skills can help mentor change makers working in global justice.
Ready to use your skills for good? Get in touch - [email protected]
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Don’t let your paid charity days go to waste - Become a Mentor.
If you have skills in leadership, marketing, HR or finance - your skills can help mentor change makers working in global justice.
Ready to use your skills for good? Get in touch - [email protected]
If you have skills in leadership, marketing, HR or finance - your skills can help mentor change makers working in global justice.
Ready to use your skills for good? Get in touch - [email protected]
Join us next week for the SWIDN Annual Conference 2025 🌍 A free online day of learning, networking & reflection with peers across the South West. Together we’ll explore anti-colonial, antiracist & equitable alternatives in a time of cuts & rising inequality. Register:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Join us next week for the SWIDN Annual Conference 2025 🌍 A free online day of learning, networking & reflection with peers across the South West. Together we’ll explore anti-colonial, antiracist & equitable alternatives in a time of cuts & rising inequality. Register:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Looking for funding? SWIDN members get funding round-ups & access to a funding database (worth over£500), all from £50/yr. Plus discounted training, mentorship & a supportive network. Never miss an opportunity: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
#SWIDN #GlobalDevelopment #Funding #NonprofitSupport
#SWIDN #GlobalDevelopment #Funding #NonprofitSupport
October 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Looking for funding? SWIDN members get funding round-ups & access to a funding database (worth over£500), all from £50/yr. Plus discounted training, mentorship & a supportive network. Never miss an opportunity: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
#SWIDN #GlobalDevelopment #Funding #NonprofitSupport
#SWIDN #GlobalDevelopment #Funding #NonprofitSupport
We'd love to give a big shout out to team member:
@rachelflamingo.bsky.social
Rachel is the Co-Chair of Trustees at SWIDN and a key part of our team. A fun fact about Rachel is that she's the co-owner of a very old (120 years old) wooden sailing boat AND a synchronised swimmer!
@rachelflamingo.bsky.social
Rachel is the Co-Chair of Trustees at SWIDN and a key part of our team. A fun fact about Rachel is that she's the co-owner of a very old (120 years old) wooden sailing boat AND a synchronised swimmer!
October 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We'd love to give a big shout out to team member:
@rachelflamingo.bsky.social
Rachel is the Co-Chair of Trustees at SWIDN and a key part of our team. A fun fact about Rachel is that she's the co-owner of a very old (120 years old) wooden sailing boat AND a synchronised swimmer!
@rachelflamingo.bsky.social
Rachel is the Co-Chair of Trustees at SWIDN and a key part of our team. A fun fact about Rachel is that she's the co-owner of a very old (120 years old) wooden sailing boat AND a synchronised swimmer!
🌍 Today is World Habitat Day - a day to reaffirm the basic right of all people to adequate shelter.
Housing justice is not only about bricks and mortar, but about equity, dignity, and the foundations of sustainable futures and we each have a responsibility to work towards this, for everyone.
Housing justice is not only about bricks and mortar, but about equity, dignity, and the foundations of sustainable futures and we each have a responsibility to work towards this, for everyone.
October 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🌍 Today is World Habitat Day - a day to reaffirm the basic right of all people to adequate shelter.
Housing justice is not only about bricks and mortar, but about equity, dignity, and the foundations of sustainable futures and we each have a responsibility to work towards this, for everyone.
Housing justice is not only about bricks and mortar, but about equity, dignity, and the foundations of sustainable futures and we each have a responsibility to work towards this, for everyone.
Get to know SWIDN member - Mikuyu Tanzania - www.mikuyutanzania.org - a community-driven development organisation that partners with local stakeholders to address barriers preventing communities from overcoming injustice.
If you’d like to join the network - Get in touch: [email protected]
If you’d like to join the network - Get in touch: [email protected]
October 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Get to know SWIDN member - Mikuyu Tanzania - www.mikuyutanzania.org - a community-driven development organisation that partners with local stakeholders to address barriers preventing communities from overcoming injustice.
If you’d like to join the network - Get in touch: [email protected]
If you’d like to join the network - Get in touch: [email protected]
Did you know? From just £50/year, SWIDN members get access to resources worth over £3,000 - including training discounts, mentorship and funding opportunities sent to your inbox.
🔗 Learn more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
🔗 Learn more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
October 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Did you know? From just £50/year, SWIDN members get access to resources worth over £3,000 - including training discounts, mentorship and funding opportunities sent to your inbox.
🔗 Learn more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
🔗 Learn more: www.swidn.org.uk/membership-o...
This month’s newsletter is nearly ready to go; here’s what to expect:
✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources
Not signed up? Subscribe here: swidn.myflodesk.com/ixunsl92hv
✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources
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September 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This month’s newsletter is nearly ready to go; here’s what to expect:
✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources
Not signed up? Subscribe here: swidn.myflodesk.com/ixunsl92hv
✨ Events & training dates
🧩 Inspirational member spotlights
🗣️ Sector news & insights
🔗 Jobs & resources
Not signed up? Subscribe here: swidn.myflodesk.com/ixunsl92hv