Mike Wright

Director of Membership & Comms @bondngo. Tweets about #globaldev #charity #volsec All opinions my own.

[Stephanie Draper @SDStephDraper]

We are saddened by the news that the Queen has died. Our thoughts and condolences are with Her Majesty The Queen’s family at this time of loss

[Bond @bondngo]

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[Adam Bienkov @AdamBienkov]

I'm not saying the government doesn't know what it actually wants to do with Brexit, but Jacob Rees-Mogg says his top priority is changing the emergency exit signs inside the Dartford Tunnel.

[Tim Boyes-Watson @timboyeswatson]

I agree with analysis in this report on the many ways racism is inherent to the way the global development sector is operating. But also hoped it would unpack how the rules and mechanics of funding and compliance - the operating model - are a key part of that structural racism.

[Stephanie Draper @SDStephDraper]

The report confirms the problem. We have to take action together to change it!

[Stephanie Draper @SDStephDraper]

Delighted that our 'Power in Development: building an equitable system' is out and launched. In September, we are promising two days of powerful conversations & practical action on transforming the sector to be anti-racist and decolonalised. It will be great to see you there.

[Mike Wright @MikeW4ID]

Bond’s 2022 Power in Development Conference: Building an Equitable System will showcase the practical steps INGOs, donors and government should take to move towards a devolved and decolonised development system. Find out more: https://t.co/51IfGCssIo #PowerInDev

[Lee Crawfurd @leecrawfurd]

Has anyone ever done a CV experiment for hiring by international NGOs in low/middle income countries? Are applicants with local-sounding names and identical CVs more/less likely than applicants with international-sounding names to get an interview?

[Bond @bondngo]

'Politics Before Poverty': Charities Condemn Government's 'Aid For Trade' Plan.

Bond joins @LaylaMoran, @oxfamgb, @ONEintheUK, @AAH_UK, @SarahChampionMP, @PreetKGillMP & many more in reacting to FCDO's new strategy today - reported by @KevinASchofield.

https://t.co/VJJow5UUxh

[Bond @bondngo]

The new international development strategy "seems largely driven by short-term political and economic interests rather than the attempt to tackle the root causes of global crises such as inequality, conflict and climate change," said Bond's @SDStephDraper

https://t.co/6PsdRTJjnD

[Will Worley @willrworley]

FCDO development strategy on Africa:

Will prioritise "key strategic partners such as South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya and Ghana

And will make more targeted investments ... in fragile states or where there are compelling trade and investment opportunities."

[Bond @bondngo]

In response to FCDO's new international development strategy, Bond CEO @SDStephDraper said: "The UK has missed a golden opportunity to properly rethink its role on the world stage – and risks abandoning those most in need." Story by @Rob_Merrick.

https://t.co/ersmRBJ8dQ

[Alexander Stubb @alexstubb]

There is a general misconception in Europe and the US that the war in Ukraine is only about Russia and the ”West”. It is not. Ramifications are broader - also about the West and the ”Rest”. This 10 point thread 🧵 looks at some of the reactions around the world.

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[Will Worley @willrworley]

I find it odd that noisy protests essentially became illegal last night and there's not much media coverage at all this morning? I know it had some attention earlier on, but surely this is a bit of an important moment?

[Rosemary Forest @rosemaryforest]

I'm so angry, sad, frustrated. After a year campaigning to limit the harm of the #PolicingBill on protest & Gypsy & Traveller communities - we've lost.

[Bond @bondngo]

House of Lords votes through controversial bill that will give police unprecedented powers.

Here is the reaction from @PoliceBillAll and our CEO @SDStephDraper: https://t.co/l1JArl1s60 #PolicingBill

[Rosemary Forest @rosemaryforest]

#WeRoamWithYou Today people across the country are standing in solidarity with communities affected by #PolicingBill which will soon receive Royal Assent. Criminalising trespass may effectively outlaw families and people who have no options for where they can stop to rest.🧵⬇️

[Bond @bondngo]

If a new approach to equality and development were to gain traction in the UK, it could have a lasting impact on how global solidarity is viewed and enacted by the rest of Europe and even the world.

New blog from @nshar9 of @HealthPoverty: https://t.co/llgSATWia3

[Joan Bakewell @JDBakewell]

the Post Office Scandal (now on Panorama) continues to be one of the most shocking cases of legal outrage ever. who is to blame? answers please!! who has gone to jail for crimes against these innocent people so brutally treated by the PO. who is now in jail?? Names please??