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...

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...

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...

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...

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...