SWIDN Peer Mentoring and Skills Exchange Launch
Online - October 22nd, 2026 at 13:00
SWIDN Summer Online Networking
Join us for this informal summer networking session! Meet some of the SWIDN team and our members at this friendly summer lunchtime event. With themed breakout rooms to encourage conversations and connections, we hope you will enjoy meeting some like-minded professionals in the SWIDN network. To attend this event – please register for the Zoom…
SWIDN Conference 2023
We are excited to invite you all to join us at the SWIDN Conference 2023 to connect, learn and hear about work happening across the SWIDN membership network and beyond towards achieving the SDGs. Please register at this link and come along to any or all of the sessions listed below. We are able to…
QuIP and Causal Map Training
This course offers an in-depth introduction to the theory behind QuIP as well as the practical aspects of designing, costing and managing a study from sample selection to final data analysis.
SWIDN 2023 Conference Networking Session
Join SWIDN and mingle with other international development professionals following our two-day conference in November. After joining the Conference sessions during the day we are sure there will be plenty to discuss, so we wanted to allow time for our members to connect. Join us in central Bristol for this informal networking session over drinks.…
SWIDN Festive Social – Bristol
Come along and celebrate the festive season with SWIDN! Join us for casual networking over drinks and mince pies, we love to meet our members and hope to see as many of you as possible. It’s been a busy, inspiring year for SWIDN and we look forward to celebrating with you. This event will take…
Consultants Working Group
This meet-up is for independent consultants/freelancers who are SWIDN members to discuss areas of common interest. Join us online for this informal lunchtime event. Independent consultants who are not SWIDN members yet are welcome to come along to find out more about what SWIDN can offer, and whether they would like to join the network.…
Well-being Training – ‘The Secrets to Thriving at Work’
Join Vik Mohan for this online well-being training session aimed at international development practitioners. Dr Vik Mohan is a practicing doctor and conservation practitioner. In response to the high levels of stress and burnout he has seen within the conservation and development community, he is now working to support the well-being of the international development…
SDG Alliance COP Meeting
Hosted by University of Bristol. The role of cities in tackling climate change and at UNFCCC COP is gathering momentum. Join us to hear from Mayor Rees on progress on the cities agenda related to New York UN General Assembly and COP28 and UK engagement. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear from local speakers…
QuIP and Causal Map Training
This course offers an in-depth introduction to the theory behind QuIP as well as the practical aspects of designing, costing and managing a study from sample selection to final data analysis.
SWIDN Consultants Working Group
Following on from some great discussions in our November meet up- This meet-up is for independent consultants/freelancers who are SWIDN members to discuss areas of common interest. Join us online for this informal lunchtime event. Independent consultants who are not SWIDN members yet are welcome to come along to find out more about what SWIDN…
Featured Events
SWIDN Peer Mentoring and Skills Exchange Launch
Thursday 22 October, 1.00–1.45pm Join us to find out more about SWIDN’s peer mentoring scheme and the launch of our new Skills Exchange platform. This short, informal session is open to everyone in a SWIDN member organisation — whatever your role or level of experience. Whether you would like support from someone who understands the…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group – November
Focus for November – Succession Planning for Directors/Founders. Conversation to be led by Paul Stuart from Ripple Effect This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a space for NGO leaders to discuss shared issues, challenges and to connect. This group offers different discussion topics and the opportunity…
Connecting Global Decisions with Local Action
A joint UK Alliance online event. 19 November 2026 | 13:00–14:30 The G20 brings together 19 of the world’s largest economies and two major multilateral bodies – the European Union and the African Union. This group makes up 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population. As President of…
SWIDN Roadshow – Bristol: Connect, Learn and Look Ahead
20 November 2026, 2.00–3.45 (with optional time afterwards for discussion) The Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN Join us for a relaxed afternoon bringing together SWIDN members from across the Bristol area (open to anyone working in the South West!). It is a chance to meet others working in international development, hear about some…
SWIDN Roadshow Exeter: Connect, Learn and Look Ahead
26th November 2026, 2.00–3.45 (with optional time afterwards for discussion) Exeter city centre – venue to be confirmed Join us for a relaxed afternoon bringing together SWIDN members from across the Exeter area (open to anyone working in the South West!). It is a chance to meet others working in international development, hear about some…
SWIDN Festive Social (Exeter)
The year is coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with good company, great conversation, and a bit of holiday cheer? 🎄✨ You’re invited to our Festive Networking Social — a relaxed evening to unwind, meet fellow professionals working in global solidarity, and make some new connections locally before we all…
SWIDN Festive Social (Bristol)
The year is coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with good company, great conversation, and a bit of holiday cheer? 🎄✨ You’re invited to our Festive Networking Social — a relaxed evening to unwind, meet fellow professionals working in global solidarity, and make some new connections locally before we all…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group – December
Focus for December – Employment Law Updates, and a chance to ask any, and all, HR related questions you have. Conversation to be led by Sarah Buxton – Director and Founder of Buxton Coates Solicitors and Specialist Employment Solicitor. This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a…
Past Events
SWIDN Peer Mentoring and Skills Exchange Launch
Thursday 22 October, 1.00–1.45pm Join us to find out more about SWIDN’s peer mentoring scheme and the launch of our new Skills Exchange platform. This short, informal session is open to everyone in a SWIDN member organisation — whatever your role or level of experience. Whether you would like support from someone who understands the…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group – November
Focus for November – Succession Planning for Directors/Founders. Conversation to be led by Paul Stuart from Ripple Effect This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a space for NGO leaders to discuss shared issues, challenges and to connect. This group offers different discussion topics and the opportunity…
Connecting Global Decisions with Local Action
A joint UK Alliance online event. 19 November 2026 | 13:00–14:30 The G20 brings together 19 of the world’s largest economies and two major multilateral bodies – the European Union and the African Union. This group makes up 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population. As President of…
SWIDN Roadshow – Bristol: Connect, Learn and Look Ahead
20 November 2026, 2.00–3.45 (with optional time afterwards for discussion) The Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN Join us for a relaxed afternoon bringing together SWIDN members from across the Bristol area (open to anyone working in the South West!). It is a chance to meet others working in international development, hear about some…
SWIDN Roadshow Exeter: Connect, Learn and Look Ahead
26th November 2026, 2.00–3.45 (with optional time afterwards for discussion) Exeter city centre – venue to be confirmed Join us for a relaxed afternoon bringing together SWIDN members from across the Exeter area (open to anyone working in the South West!). It is a chance to meet others working in international development, hear about some…
SWIDN Festive Social (Exeter)
The year is coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with good company, great conversation, and a bit of holiday cheer? 🎄✨ You’re invited to our Festive Networking Social — a relaxed evening to unwind, meet fellow professionals working in global solidarity, and make some new connections locally before we all…
SWIDN Festive Social (Bristol)
The year is coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with good company, great conversation, and a bit of holiday cheer? 🎄✨ You’re invited to our Festive Networking Social — a relaxed evening to unwind, meet fellow professionals working in global solidarity, and make some new connections locally before we all…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group – December
Focus for December – Employment Law Updates, and a chance to ask any, and all, HR related questions you have. Conversation to be led by Sarah Buxton – Director and Founder of Buxton Coates Solicitors and Specialist Employment Solicitor. This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a…
