Bond groups
Bond has over 40 working groups with over 3,000 members, each focusing on key thematic areas in the development and humanitarian sector. Join these communities of practice to discuss challenges, share resources and network with other professionals. Some groups also undertake joint advocacy and influence policymaking. Groups primarily meet online, with occasional in-person meetings. Our groups are inclusive and made up of a diverse range of members. Bond members are invited to join as many groups as they wish.
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Advance equitable, locally led development through shared learning and driving donor policy change.
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Help put children and their rights at the forefront of the UK's policy and practice on international development and foreign policy.
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Coordinate and facilitate advocacy and share practical learning on civic space related issues
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A closed group for INGOs engaging in commercial contracting to learn and promote equitable access to FCDO's commercial contracts.
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Discuss challenges, opportunities and best practices related to communications in the international development and humanitarian sector.
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Analyse, debate and share experiences of UK policy on conflict and security.
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Influence government and other stakeholders to ensure people with disabilities are considered in all international development policies.
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Explore the ethics of producing and sharing lived experience narratives in INGO communications and fundraising.
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The group shares information and best practice on engaging with the EU, be it influencing policy or raising funds for development or humanitarian programmes. It helps maintains links between UK CSOs, the UK Government, primarily through the FCDO’s Europe Department, the European Commission and CONCORD – the European confederation of relief and development NGOs. The group helps ensure UK CSOs can continue to access funding from the EU post-Brexit, lends advice on technical aspects of engaging with the EU, either in Brussels or with the Delegations, and facilitates conversations with UK-based EU policy makers. The group has regular webinars and roundtables open to all members to help further develop EU relations.
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A platform for learning and knowledge exchange on faith participation in the international development and humanitarian sector.
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A space for members to share resources, collaborate and coordinate joint policy and advocacy activities relating to food.
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Learn about funding mechanisms, share experiences of donor relationships and undertake joint advocacy with UK funders.
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Share information, gather feedback and coordinate joint action on G7.
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Collaborate, share intel and coordinate policy and advocacy work on global reforms.
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A closed group for Bond group chairs and steering committee members to share updates, challenges and ideas.
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Join staff with HR functions to discuss issues, exchange experiences and provide peer support.
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Ensure humanitarian assistance reaches civilians during responses to natural disasters and conflict.
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Share learning and discuss challenges and best practice related to impact investing in the international development sector.
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Share ideas and queries on messaging and media activity, and coordinate around key news moments.
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Share learning and experience to help improve the practice of MEL.
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A space for people of colour to discuss issues, challenges and best practice, and to coordinate influencing.
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Get political intelligence and insight on lobbying and campaigning related to UK aid issues.
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A space for members to discuss and share learning around the role of the private sector in international development.
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Discuss issues, challenges and best practice related to project management in the international development sector.
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Learn to drive enhanced resilience to natural and human-made disasters.
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A space to share ideas, resources and good practice around safeguarding issues.
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Discuss the impact of sanctions and counter-terrorism regulations and engage with stakeholders to improve the regulatory framework.
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Influence the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals across the UK and internationally.
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Learn and become involved in issues around UK ODA and aid transparency.
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Exchange knowledge, enhance analysis and coordinate advocacy on water, sanitation and hygiene issues.
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