In late 2022, eight CFID members visited Sierra Leone as part of a social action trip inspired by Project Umubano, a Conservative Party initiative aimed at raising awareness of international development issues and the role of UK aid. During the self-funded trip, volunteers supported sustainable livelihoods NGO Reseed in delivering...
CFID Reflection on the International Development Strategy
By Anthony Mangnall MP and Baroness Liz Sugg This article was originally published in the Times Red Box on Wednesday May 18, 2022. From relative consensus in Westminster, recent years have seen a broader debate on how much we spend on international development and how we do it. This week...
CFID Parliamentary Briefing on Afghanistan
With greater turmoil, crises and conflicts around the world the importance of international development cannot be understated. The Government has indicated its desire to return to 0.7% and CFID welcomes this direction of travel. However, understanding, explaining and valuing international development comes through seeing and hearing first-hand about the challenges...
Ukraine, Global Challenges and the Future of UK Aid
By Chris Loughran & Camille Wallen Chris Loughran is Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor at The HALO Trust and a member of the CFID Advisory Council. Camille Wallen is HALO’s Director of Strategy--The war in Ukraine is a stark reminder of why conflict response must sit at the heart of an...
CFID Statement on War in Ukraine
28 February 2022 The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has shocked the world. The idea of redrawing borders in Europe and displacing hundreds of thousands of people was long thought to be an act of the past. Unfortunately it is clear that Putin and his regime are set on creating...
CFID and Care International co-host IWD reception
London, 9 March 2022 – CFID (Conservative Friends of International Development) and Care International UK co-hosted a reception in Parliament to mark International Women's Day 2022 which was attended by over 150 Parliamentarians, CFID supporters and partners from the sector.Remarks below were given by Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP, Minister...
CFID Welcome New Co-Chairs
MANCHESTER, 3 October 2021 – CFID (Conservative Friends of International Development) is delighted to announce the appointment of Baroness Liz Sugg and Anthony Mangnall MP as the next Co-Chairs. CFID was founded exactly 10 years ago during the 2011 Conservative Party Conference by Baroness Anne Jenkin, Simon Nayyar, Matt Warman,...
New Event – WiPA Panel on Women in International Development
External Event: WiPA panel session on Women in International Development (11 October, 11am-12pm) On Monday 11 October (11am-12pm) WiPA are hosting a virtual panel session on Women in International Development. At this event, hear from Christine Allen (Director, CAFOD), Lena Bheeroo (Engagement & Equity Manager, Bond) and Shahin Ashraf (Head of...
Foreign Secretary to speak at CFID/BOND #CPC21 Drinks
CFID is delighted to confirm the Foreign Secretary will give remarks at the annual CFID/BOND drinks reception taking place Sunday October 3 at the Midland Hotel during #CPC21. Registration details to follow!
CFID Response on Afghanistan
On Tuesday August 24 under the Presidency of the UK, the G7 met to reaffirm commitment to the Afghan people during this period of insecurity and uncertainty. The G7 Leaders specifically called for calm and restraint to ensure the safety and security of vulnerable Afghan and international citizens and the...