UK Aid Direct

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[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all #UKAidDirect grant holders and civil society organisations working to achieve the Global Goals and support the most vulnerable and marginalised.

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

#UKAidDirect has transformed the lives of over 9.7m people since 2014. With projects coming to a close this summer @FCDOGovUK will soon engage with partners to consider a refreshed approach for funding civil society, with an even stronger momentum for change.

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

The https://t.co/wWUp1UbL3n website and all its content – inc. #guidance and #learning resources - will no longer be updated or available after 31 August 2023. Visit https://t.co/QQgAN4cW37 for the full statement.

[Zimbabwe Educational Trust (ZET) @zet_uk]

Our last @UKAidDirect project supported 1,919 directly. It secured birth registration documents - massively reducing personal vulnerabilities, informed people, trained community structures and drove the local and regional agenda on birth registration.
And it was graded 'A'
#proud

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

Of course, there are lots more ways to support #Inclusive #DigitalCommunications & you might not agree with everything on our list. It’s important to remember, however, that no one size fits all and we should ALL be considering #accessibility.

Link👉🏿: https://t.co/SW8DaWPeFx

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

In Part 4 of our #Communications Toolkit for #SmallCharities series, we provide you with our top tips for inclusive digital communications:

https://t.co/SW8DaWPeFx

#SmallCharities #Media #GlobalDev #Charities #Comms #DigitalAccessibility

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

Tips 1 to 6: Quick fire micro tips for inclusive digital communications

- Don't use italics
- Keep your font size readable
- Consider your layout
- Avoid using ‘click here’ when using hyperlinks.

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

Designing the programme for women in the first place (and not retrofitting) was also key to its success.

Listen in to the full episode (approx. 12 mins duration) on #TheLearningPost today to find out more.

https://t.co/S16C1WI5x7

#UKAidMatch

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

New Podcast Episode on #TheLearningPost! 📢

We speak to Lydia Baffour Awuah, Senior Programme Manager for #UKAidMatch grant holder @oi_uk on supporting 1,000s of #RuralWomen in #Ghana and #DRC.

Listen in👂 https://t.co/S16C1WZ8z7

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

Through this project, according to Lorna Power, Senior Performance Manager, UK Aid Match, breaking down cultural/structural barriers was central to its success.

"Looking at the whole ecosystem; it's really important to engage with the men & boys on gender issues…”

[MannionDaniels @MannionDaniels]

“#FGM/C is something that is very harmful for women and girls. Religion doesn’t support anything that causes harm to women and therefore religion doesn’t obligate anyone to practice FGM/C. The fact that we realise how harmful it is, we should stop it” (1/2)

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

Today we celebrate all of you, working so hard to support:

#GenderEquity
#Education
#Empowerment
An End to #VAWG
Support for #SRHR and
Systemic change

So, girls like these, can reach their full potential, as they deserve.

#DayOfTheGirl #IDG2022

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

And hear about the attraction of match funding to supporters, as well as the opportunities that can arise from having strong charity ambassadors and influencers.

Thank you, Gillian @RightToPlay_UK for joining us for this fascinating podcast episode!

https://t.co/ueq48kN3Am

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

New Podcast Episode on #TheLearningPost! 📢

This time #UKAidMatch Communications Manager Morven Loh is joined by Gillian McMahon, UK Executive Director with @RightToPlay_UK to discuss their hugely successful ‘Save Her Seat’ appeal.

Listen in👂 https://t.co/ueq48kN3Am

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

👉🏼Find out about creating messaging that resonates with audiences: "Girls are just so much less likely to complete school even if they do attend so we really talked about investing in #GirlsEducation as a really key step for the world and towards a brighter future for everyone.

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

This #WorldTeachersDay why not explore our education-focused podcast episodes on The Learning Post? Featuring play-based learning interventions with @seenary0 and digital tech enhancing teachers' abilities to educate in rural Nepal with @HelloWorld_Org.

https://t.co/PHw0NnKNc2

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

Thank you @FOWODE_UGANDA for sharing the words of Josephine with us and the impact your women's empowerment project has been having in Uganda.

#JoCoxMemorialGrants @JoCoxFoundation

[FOWODE @FOWODE_UGANDA]

As our UKAID Women's Empowerment and Leadership Project (WELP) comes to an end, Josephine says that she is now more confident than before and her family is respected, supportive and healthy. @UKAidDirect
#FOWODEImpact #WomenInLeadership #WomenDrivingChange #GenderEquality

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

We love seeing pictures of #UKAidDirect funded projects in progress and excited to hear stories of the impact organisations like @HelloWorld_Org are having.

In this case we are talking about community-wide, life changing impact with #educationaltech bridging the digital divide.

[Hello World @HelloWorld_Org]

😍 The beautiful Hello Hub in Chajogang, Nepal.

Team members from Nepal, Uganda and the UK are travelling together to visit the Hubs built as part of our @FCDOGovUK funded project.

#education #newskills #community #training #employability

@UKAidDirect

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

"So... make sure you have all your ducks in a row, but to ensure there's flexibility."

Find out more in this podcast, about seizing opportunities, messaging, harnessing the support of local communities & communications partners, and how grassroots support outperformed digital.

[UK Aid Direct @UKAidDirect]

New Podcast Episode on #TheLearningPost! 📢

Communications Manager for #UKAidMatch Morven Loh is joined by Aamer Naeem & Zahid Rehman from @Read_Foundation to discuss their hugely successful Match appeal which ran earlier this year.

Listen in👂 https://t.co/md2Oyu2DJ8