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...
World Vision’s Engagement with the G7
Ending violence is a collective task, no one person can achieve it alone. Sarafina, 18, from Ghana In June, the UK hosted the G7 Summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Prime Minister Boris Johnson gathered leaders from the G7 nations, to reach new agreements on how we can all ‘build...
Conflict & Global Britain
Why a return to 0.7 needs to include action on conflict.By Chris Loughran, Senior Policy Advisor at The HALO Trust & CFID Advisory Council MemberConservative rebels are pushing hard to secure a return to UK’s 0.7% aid spend. That’s obviously the right thing to do – slashing the aid budget by...
The devastating impact of Covid-19 on young urban women
ActionAid Event with Katherine Mulhern, Director of CFID and Baroness Sugg. It is a year since Covid-19 swept across the globe.Over that period, it has become increasingly clear that the pandemic is widening existing inequalities. Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the social and economic consequences.Many first responders are...
Social Media Volunteer: Apply Now
We are looking for a Social Media and General Communications person to promote and develop the online presence of Conservative Friends of International Development (CFID). This is a voluntary role for someone with some experience and/or interest in international development and would like to work with a small dynamic team...
Mark Garnier: I have never voted against the Government before. But the proposed cut to foreign aid leaves me with no choice.
In the decade that I have been a Member of Parliament, I have never voted against the Government. There have been times when I have been queasy about my party’s position, but politics is a team sport and a long game. One unpalatable policy is frequently part of a wider,...
International Development Committee: Reductions in UK Aid – Oral Evidence Session
External Event:International Development CommitteeSelect Committee Announcement No.412 December 2020For Immediate Release:ORAL EVIDENCE SESSIONTuesday 8 December, Virtual sessionWatch LIVE here: Future of UK aid: Reductions to the aid budgetPlease note there is no physical access to Parliament Session will be conducted with remote participation by witnesses and Committee members Future of UK aid: reductions...