You don't have to have a career in development to get involved! There are hundreds of charities and NGOs that would love to have your help as a volunteer. The range of skills required is enormous!
There is lots of debate about whether international development works, and what the most effective form of aid is that you can follow. There are opportunities to study for qualifications in international development, and to travel to developing loping countries.
Many universities offer international development courses. There are opportunities to visit low and middle income countries and see the issues at first hand. As our website develops, we'll be publicising new opportunities and advice from those already working in the field.
Keep an eye out for new opportunities here!
If you'd like to get in touch regarding any of the issues on this page, please contact: john.kirkland@diversityindevelopment.org.uk
Could you organise a discussion about international development - perhaps in your school, youth group, association or just amongst a group of friends? If so we'll be happy to help by pointing the way to materials and perhaps providing a speaker.
There remain big gaps in our knowledge about who gets involved in development, and any barriers to wider participation. One of our aims is to develop a body of evidence on these issues.We'd love to have your ideas!
What is your experience of accessing development? If you have something that you'd like to contribute to our blog in 2025, please do get in touch! We'd also like to hear from people involved in development who might be willing to speak at future events
Our first major report - A Profession for the privileged? - is now available. There will be more in the coming months! We welcome feedback, ideas for future reports - and even offers to write them!