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#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.
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The ukaiddirect.org website and all its content – inc. #guidance and #learning resources - will no longer be updated or available after 31 August 2023. Visit ukaiddirect.org/news/uk-aid-… for the full statement.
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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.
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In Part 4 of our #Communications Toolkit for #SmallCharities series, we provide you with our top tips for inclusive digital communications: ukaiddirect.org/news/top-tip… #SmallCharities #Media #GlobalDev #Charities #Comms #DigitalAccessibility
UK aid logo, graphic of person sat at a laptop, words 'Top level tips for inclusive digital communications' and web address 'ukaiddirect.org'

ALT UK aid logo, graphic of person sat at a laptop, words 'Top level tips for inclusive digital communications' and web address 'ukaiddirect.org'

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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 logo. Bulleted list #2 of 2 highlighting quick-fire micro tips for inclusive digital communications. Always expend acronyms and abbreviations in first use. Don't use italics and consider your fonts (Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Tahoma and Times New Roman) are common on systems and more readable than others. Consider your font size by making no smaller than 12 points. Use headings and smaller paragraphs with manageable amounts of information. Don't use justify, left-aligned is better. Avoid using Click Here or Read more when using hyperlinks. Web address ukaiddirect.org

ALT UK aid logo. Bulleted list #2 of 2 highlighting quick-fire micro tips for inclusive digital communications. Always expend acronyms and abbreviations in first use. Don't use italics and consider your fonts (Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Tahoma and Times New Roman) are common on systems and more readable than others. Consider your font size by making no smaller than 12 points. Use headings and smaller paragraphs with manageable amounts of information. Don't use justify, left-aligned is better. Avoid using Click Here or Read more when using hyperlinks. Web address ukaiddirect.org

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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👉🏿: ukaiddirect.org/news/top-tip…
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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👂 the-learning-post.simplecast…
Clutching a bunch of recently harvested cassava leaves, Philomene Kabedi, aged 61, poses for a photograph on her farm in N’sele Commune on the outskirts of Kinshasa, DRC. Photo credit Lisa Murray

ALT Clutching a bunch of recently harvested cassava leaves, Philomene Kabedi, aged 61, poses for a photograph on her farm in N’sele Commune on the outskirts of Kinshasa, DRC. Photo credit Lisa Murray

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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…”
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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. the-learning-post.simplecast… #UKAidMatch

The Learning Post: insights from UK Aid Match

In this episode, we hear from Lydia Baffour Awuah for UK Aid Match grant holder, Opportunity International, on breaking down cultural and structural gender barriers in their livelihoods for rural...

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MannionDaniels@MannionDaniels
13 Oct 2022
“#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)
A graphic that shows an animation videos - 2 women wearing colourful dresses with a map of The Gambia, 5 women in colourful dresses, and 2 men in religious leaders outfits

ALT A graphic that shows an animation videos - 2 women wearing colourful dresses with a map of The Gambia, 5 women in colourful dresses, and 2 men in religious leaders outfits

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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
11 Oct 2022
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
Four pictures showing young girls engaged through education and play. Photo credits: UK Aid Direct existing and former grant holders, Project Hello World, Seenaryo, See Beyond Borders and Tushinde.

ALT Four pictures showing young girls engaged through education and play. Photo credits: UK Aid Direct existing and former grant holders, Project Hello World, Seenaryo, See Beyond Borders and Tushinde.

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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👂 the-learning-post.simplecast…
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👉🏼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.
Quotation and UK aid logo. Quotation says: "In countries where Right To Play works such as Tanzania, girls are just so much less likely to complete school even if they do attend so we really talked about investing in girls' education as a really key step for the world and towards a brighter future for everyone..." Gillian McMahon, Right To Play in podcast.

ALT Quotation and UK aid logo. Quotation says: "In countries where Right To Play works such as Tanzania, girls are just so much less likely to complete school even if they do attend so we really talked about investing in girls' education as a really key step for the world and towards a brighter future for everyone..." Gillian McMahon, Right To Play in podcast.

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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
5 Oct 2022
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. the-learning-post.simplecast…

The Learning Post: insights from UK Aid Match

A short podcast highlighting key insights from the UK Aid Match fund.

the-learning-post.simplecast.com
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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
4 Oct 2022
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
30 Sep 2022
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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
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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
28 Sep 2022
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
27 Sep 2022
😍 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
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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
22 Sep 2022
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👂 the-learning-post.simplecast…
Quotation from Zahid Rehman from READ Foundation: "So, I think one of our key learnings from this campaign is to really have your plan as you do, work with your comms partners and make sure you have all your ducks in a row, but to ensure there's flexibility... make sure you've got a plan B and a plan C."

ALT Quotation from Zahid Rehman from READ Foundation: "So, I think one of our key learnings from this campaign is to really have your plan as you do, work with your comms partners and make sure you have all your ducks in a row, but to ensure there's flexibility... make sure you've got a plan B and a plan C."

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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
7 Sep 2022
We love a podcast at UK Aid Direct! Did you know we have our own podcast, #TheLearningPost? Listen and learn from episodes featuring grant holders @HelloWorld_Org, @seenary0 and @FarmersVoiceLYF and others. Why not take a look 👉🏽 the-learning-post.simplecast…

The Learning Post: insights from UK Aid Match

A short podcast highlighting key insights from the UK Aid Match fund.

the-learning-post.simplecast.com
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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
19 Aug 2022
“If we consider some of the figures for the moment, almost £9 million pounds has now been distributed through the #JoCoxMemorialGrants, through 21 projects, in 17 countries, reaching 82.5 thousand people and this includes over 51.5 thousand women & girls..."
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ALT UK aid logo with pictures next to the figures (detailed in the Tweet).

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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
26 Jul 2022
Accessible communications is something we are always talking about at UK Aid Direct. This is an interesting and thought-provoking article from former #SmallCharitiesChallengeFund grant holder @EdUKaid for all those considering their #charitycomms 👇: #DigitalAccessibility
EdUKaid@EdUKaid
25 Jul 2022
#Videos are one of our most powerful tools for showing the impact of our work in #Tanzania but there are many difficulties in making them available to a wider audience. Read how Ewan Davies is helping us overcome some of these challenges. edukaid.com/Blog/the-importa…
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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
27 Jun 2022
Failure to recognise #LearningLoss is one of the reasons previous temporary school closures led to permanent damage. Governments should start by understanding where students are: how much has #Learning, enrolment, and attendance fallen? 👉 documents.worldbank.org/en/p… @GEEAP_
Graphic reads: "The Most Effective Ways to Keep Children Learning During and Post-Pandemic: Recommendations of the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel"

ALT Graphic reads: "The Most Effective Ways to Keep Children Learning During and Post-Pandemic: Recommendations of the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel"
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UK Aid Direct@UKAidDirect
27 May 2022
Tomorrow, #MenstrualHygieneDay will celebrate action to making menstruation a normal fact of life. Today, millions of people around the world face stigmatisation simply because they menstruate. 🩸 #EndPeriodStigma #MHDay2022
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