A new charity to bring international development to new audiences
Will you join us?
A new charity to bring international development to new audiences
Will you join us?
Making development accessible to all
Diversity In Development is a UK charity aiming to make information about and opportunities in international development more widely available.
We’re prioritising opportunities for young people from groups who are currently underrepresented in the sector, especially those from from lower socio-economic groups/regions.
About Us
The need
A world of opportunities
A world of opportunities
International development is important. It’s the mechanism through which we can impact some of the biggest issues in the world. The UK invests in development through government, charities and the private sector, and it’s vital that such investments are well spent. Government funded surveys show that under a third of people engage with these discussions at present. Those engaging are unequally spread throughout society, with much higher levels in higher socioeconomic groups. That’s not fair, and it’s not good for the development community.
A world of opportunities
A world of opportunities
A world of opportunities
Getting involved in international development can be a life changing experience! For some, it involves full-time employment, study, or becoming involved as a charity trustee. It could involve volunteering, or travel to some of the world’s poorest regions. We’ll highlight opportunities that are available to all, whilst recognising that in the past access has been easier for those with access to existing networks, mentoring, travel and study opportunities or even internships. Diversity in Development seeks to identify the barriers that exist - and find practical ways of overcoming them!
Our plans
A world of opportunities
Our plans
We've started the ball rolling in 2022-23 with trial events in Doncaster, Leeds and Uxbridge, and a small research programme. Based on this experience, we'll be launching a new three part strategy in 2024.
This will be based around three core areas of activity:
* Understanding the Needs
*Information and Learning Opportunities
* Cultivating a Wider Constituency
Our plans
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Our plans
We've started the ball rolling in 2022-23 with trial events in Doncaster, Leeds and Uxbridge, and a small research programme. Based on this experience, we'll be launching a new three strategy in 2024.
This will be based around three core areas of activity:
* Understanding the Needs
*Information and Learning Opportunities
* Cultivating a Wider Constituency
Join the debate
Join the debate
Join the debate
We're keen to bring together a wide range of ideas and experiences! Eventually, we hope to establish a range of hubs, networks and events to help with this - but in the meantime why not post your views on our Diversity in Development discussion group on Linkedin? You'll be very welcome!
To join the group, just search for Diversity in Development amongst Linkedin Groups. or go directly to https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9031642
Who we are
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Join the debate
Our Board of Trustees comprises:
John Kirkland, OBE (Chair)
Alan Laverock
Amy Randles
Ellie Evelyn
Jennifer Minard
Kirsty Smith
Madeleine Le Bourdon, Dr
Melissa Nicholson
Mike O'Driscoll
Natasha Lokhun
Ryan Henson
Sheila Mburu
Support our work
Our Research Programme
Our Research Programme
Diversity in Development isn’t a high budget organisation. There are many urgent needs in international development – and we don’t want to compete with projects that save lives!
But donations are important. They help us stage events that are free and accessible, provide accessible materials and mentoring opportunities and a small bursary fund once to ensure that those from disadvantages backgrounds can access events and networks that are so often away from their home region.
From 2024 there will be opportunities to support our work through grants and donations. . Watch this space for details! As a registered charity, contributions will be eligible for UK gift aid where applicable, ensuring that your support can go even further!
Our Research Programme
Our Research Programme
Our Research Programme
We're currently completing two research projects to better understand the current composition of the development sector. The first is a survey of how NGO's handle diversity in their own organisations. The second an alaysis of the background of those studying international development in UK universities. Publication of both reports is expected in the autumn of 2024..