Christian Aid in Wales has a vacancy for a SW Wales Regional & Legacies Coordinator... Read more
The aim of the GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants scheme is to support the delivery of a wide range of new volunteering opportunities in Wales and overseas that will support the step change in access to ... Read more
Community link groups can apply for up to £300 to organise local activities contributing to the IF campaign on global hunger, ahead of this June's G8 Summit in the UK. ... Read more
The Summer 2013 Africa Links grants round is open, with an application deadline of 23:59 on Monday 29th April.... Read more
Welsh campaigners put pressure on Osborne to stick to his plans to help end global hunger... Read more
The WACL team are currently dispersing the successful applications from our Spring Grants Round which closed on January 28th.... Read more
The Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) are one of Wales Africa Links' key strategic partners, and are currently recruiting for an Assistant Chief Executive.... Read more
Ending hunger is part of our long-term commitment to see a just world free from poverty. With your help, this year could be the beginning of the end for global hunger. ... Read more
Applications for Clean Energy Grants (guidance £5,000-10,000) can be submitted from December 2012 for the 28th January deadline.... Read more
Download resources and key discussion points from yesterday's DfID Funding Seminar in Cardiff.... Read more
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Laureate and figurehead of the anti-apartheid movement, made a historic visit to Wales on 24th and 25th October to recognise the achievements and meet volunteers and organisations from across the ... Read more
Today DfID announced a new Global Poverty Action Fund grant round in their newly named Community Partnership window.... Read more
The Wales Africa Links team are assembling a 'compendium' of links to media, photographs and film coverage surrounding Desmond Tutu's 'Wales for Africa' visits. ... Read more
Wales Africa Community links, NHS staff, school pupils and youngsters who have benefitted from Welsh Government backed links with Africa will get a special visit from Archbishop Desmond Tutu as he begins a whistle-stop tour ... Read more
With 24 hours to go, voluntary groups across Wales are excitedly preparing to welcome Desmond Tutu, former Archbishop of South Africa and figurehead of the Anti-Apartheid movement, on a historic and inspiring visit where he will witness ... Read more
Welsh Assembly Government is piloting an employee volunteering scheme under which their staff could get 5 days paid leave to participate in volunteering work with a range of charities and organisations in Wales and abroad. ... Read more
On Wednesday 24th October 2012, Desmond Tutu will be the guest of honour at an evening reception and prestigious dinner at City Hall, Cardiff, in aid of Undeb Africa , three Wales-based charities who are supported by WCVA's Wales ... Read more
Fair Trade Wales is delighted to announce the launch of its 2012 round of Fair Trade Grants, and will be distributing £11,000 in small grants of up to £500 for Fair Trade projects or events in ... Read more
THET grants fund health partnership projects and applications are being accepted NOW. (Deadline 30th October 2012)... Read more
Disability in Wales and Africa have just launched their first newsletter.... Read more
During early September, Wales Africa Links Programme Manager Craig Owen travelled to Quebec to attend the CIVICUS World Assembly, the global gathering of civil society organisations.... Read more
For the first time, Christian Aid's message for Tax Justice has been brought to Wales in a big campaign.... Read more
The Autumn 2012 grants round is now open, with an application deadline of 23:59 on Monday 24th September.... Read more
A unique opportunity to add a historical, visual record of Wales AND win great prizes.... Read more
The third United Nations Gold Star Awards ceremony will take place Tuesday 17th July 2012 at the Pier Head Building in Cardiff Bay.... Read more
Lucy Dickenson, who set up the Safe Foundation, died in a car crash in Zambia last week. The Wales Africa Community Links team want to pay tribute to an incredible person who was so inspiring in ... Read more
We are pleased to launch a brief (5 minute) video commemorating the UN Gold Star 2012 Awards ceremony, held in Cardiff's Pierhead Building on 17th July and hosted by First Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones AM. ... Read more
European Commission ‘Development Education and Awareness Raising’ (DEAR) National Capacity Building Workshop Wednesday 19th September 2012 ... Read more
Wales Africa Community Links celebrates the work of one of its community linking partners,Mzansi Cymru in collaboration with the Wales Millenium Centre.... Read more
Next week, world leaders will come together to discuss the biggest challenges facing our planet at the Rio+20 Earth Summit. Watch our video, read our report and then share them online to rekindle the spirit ... Read more
WACL are saddened to bring news of the recent passing of Professor Hilary Thomas.... Read more
The Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA), now has vacancies for an Education and Engagement Officer, and 3 Internships.... Read more
On 17th July, First Minister Carwyn Jones will present the 2012 Gold Star Community Linking Awards at a ceremony in Cardiff Bay's Pierhead Building. From the Queen's Jubilee and thence throughout June, the Wales Africa Links ... Read more
Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET) are holding their annual Health Partnerships Conferenceon Monday 3rd& Tuesday 4th September 2012 at Imperial College, London, United Kingdom.... Read more
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and global conservation group WWF have launched today a joint report on the state of Africa’s environment. ... Read more
The summer 2012 grants round is now open, with an application deadline of 23:59 Wednesday 20th June.... Read more
Next month, world leaders will gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to debate and set the path for global development of the coming decades. This will include debate over the Sustainable Development Goals, which are ... Read more
Applications for medical equipment grants are being taken now. The closing date for applications for Medical Equipment Paired Institutional Partnership Grants is Wednesday 6th June 2012.... Read more
The pioneering work of Ethiopian Gem TV has been honoured at the One World Media Awards held in London, on the 8th of May 2012.... Read more
As many of you will be aware, our Development Officer Ed Howarth will be leaving us at the end of April to take a sabbatical for one year working for VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) in ... Read more
Wales Africa Links Programme Manager Craig Owen is currently visiting projects in Ethiopia supported by 3 different community links partners.... Read more
WACL programme partners the Welsh Centre for International Affairs are seeking to appoint up to 8 trustees to join their management board.... Read more
Over 30 Wales Africa Community Links came togethe to discuss the future of the programme and how the new International Development Hub can support them in their work.... Read more
Wales Africa Community Links are recruiting.... Read more
Fair trade fortnight officially launches today all across the UK, with many events already happening over the weekend here in Wales. We look at news, events, and how you can get involved.... Read more
With the recent Africa Cup of Nations gripping the entire continent, we take a look at how sport can help in international development.... Read more
Users will have noticed a big change in the look of www.walesafrica.org over the last couple of weeks.... Read more
We are very pleased to announce that a number of new and existing projects across Wales and Africa were successful in their application for funding during out recent winter grants round.... Read more
On 27 February Comic Relief will be opening applications to the last of its grant funding cycles for the 2009-12 period, with a deadline of 9 May 2012. There will be no further grant cycles after ... Read more
The Welsh Government is pleased to offer grant funding for health links with sub-Saharan Africa during 2012-13 / 2012-15... Read more
Since 2007 the ILO programme has successfully delivered over 60 assignments in sub-Saharan Africa, allowing participants from across Wales to develop their leadership skills. Apply by 16 March 2012, for assignments between August-December 2012.... Read more
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay... Read more
A member of Dolen Ffermio has entered a photo competition which will not only shares the message of the work that she has been involved in, but helps raise money for the charity ActionAid.... Read more
Swansea-Siavonga Partnership Project has been shortlisted for a prestigious Youth Work Excellence Award this year! ... Read more
On Friday 3rd February, Ysgol Iolo Morganwg celebrated the accomplishments of the children who are in the process of delivering a Clean Energy Project at their twin community of Endonyiosidai in Kenya. As part of the Welsh Government's ... Read more
The Welsh Government is pleased to offer grant funding for health links with sub-Saharan Africa during 2012-13 / 2012-15.... Read more
THE WINTER 2012 GRANTS ROUND IS OPEN , WITH AN APPLICATIONS DEADLINE OF 23:59 27th JANUARY 2012 ... Read more
For two weeks, world leaders have gathered for critical climate change talks in South Africa at the 17th annual meeting of parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).... Read more
We are excited to announce that a new 'Wales International Development Hub' will come into being in Spring 2012, following the appointment of Hannah Sheppard to the role of Hub Coordinator. ... Read more
Following their flashmob in Cardiff last month, the Size of Wales campaign have released a video encouraging everyone in Wales to join and support their big ambition to help protect an area of tropical forest ... Read more
The latest figures estimate that 15% of the world's population live with a disability, and this proportion is even higher in less developed areas. December 3rd has become recognised as the International Day of People ... Read more
World AIDS Day is an annual reminder of the continued need to take global action against HIV/AIDS. We look at how and why the seriousness of this world-wide pandemic has motivated our community links to ... Read more
As world leaders gather next week for critical climate change talks in South Africa, Welsh community links will be showcased as leading positive action by example – presenting to UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. ... Read more
Fairtrade Wales have set up a Video Linking Project to help people in Wales communicate online with fair trade producers.... Read more
Do you know a group you think deserves national recognition for its achievements? Nominate now in the Third Sector Awards Cymru 2011.... Read more
The evening of the 16th November marked the official launch of a new community partnership between Cardiff and Kasonga, DRC - 'New Directions for Congo' - with an event in the Senedd.... Read more
On Wednesday the 9th of November, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State in the Department for International Development, Mr Stephen O'Brien MP, visited South Wales. WACL organised an event in Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, in support of the emerging ... Read more
The outcomes of the Autumn 2011 grants round will see 15 exciting new and developing projects (linking across 10 African countries) join the Wales Africa Community Links family.... Read more
The WCIA is seeking to enhance its impact through the establishment of a Wales International Development Hub. Currently recruiting for Hub Co-ordinator.... Read more
UN World Poverty Day 2011 was marked by the annual Wales Africa Links Conference, held this year in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, which drew volunteers and international organisations from across Wales.... Read more
If you're stuck for present ideas this year, have a look at the various gift ideas available from some of our community link groups. These great products make fantastic gifts AND and you'll also be helping support ... Read more
Two more exciting roles are being recruited now; a Project Management Consultant to support the PONT Uganda Link, and a Communications and Advocacy graduate placement working with the Wales Africa Community Links team. ... Read more
Partnership Manager for the Size of Wales Project An opportunity for an ambitious, energetic and creative project manager to contribute to this innovative and high profile national project.... Read more
Wales Africa Community Links - Development Grants Deadline 23:59 Thursday 22nd September 2011 The latest Wales Africa Community Links grants round is open for applications. The scheme offers a range of grants to support the development of ... Read more
As part of the process of developing a new communications strategy, and in line with the reviews of DFID’s bilateral, multilateral and humanitarian programmes, DFID has reviewed its funding of its work to build greater ... Read more
THET is pleased to announce that they have been selected to be the managing agent for the Health Partnership Scheme, a major new funding programme from the UK government’s Department for International Development. To support delivery, ... Read more
The Wales Africa Community Links programme is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Sheppard as part of the Go Wales graduate placement scheme. Hannah will be working with the WACL team to develop a ... Read more
Hay - Timbuktu 'Two Towns One World' Project Coordinator (full time role) - £27k, deadline 11 July Fairtrade Wales Programme Managers (x 2 part-time roles) - £21.5k pro rata, deadline 5 July Fairtrade Wales Programme Coordinators (x ... Read more
Ahead of Wales' International Development Summit in Cardiff City Stadium on Monday 6 June, the BBC ran an in-depth feature on the BBC Wales Politics Show critiquing Wales' contribution to international development - and featuring ... Read more
Oxfam's new campaign GROW explores better ways to grow, share and live together, to help build a future where everyone always has enough to eat. It starts here, and it starts with all of us. Lets ... Read more
Community groups and small voluntary organisations across Wales are delivering impactful and unique development projects across the developing world. In Wales there are around 5,000 long term volunteers working in the international sector. These four ... Read more
Wales for Africa Grant Scheme 2011/12 A total of approximately £100,000 is available in the Wales for Africa Grant Scheme 2011-12. Applications must be made using the attached application form. Please read the ‘Introduction’ and ‘Funding Criteria’ ... Read more
Job title: Impact Evaluation Officer Description: This placement is based at the Wales Council for Voluntary Action, and the main activities associated with it are: To support the Wales Africa Community links project and member voluntary groups. To ... Read more
With elections period in full swing, now is the time to doorstep your Assembly candidates of all parties, and ensure their commitment if elected to supporting your local Africa link, and the wider Wales for ... Read more
Wales Africa Community Links launches new website. Click through to download a guide. Please complete an organisation and project overview form to ensure your project is featured on our national database of projects being delivered by ... Read more
The Wales Africa Community Links team has been talking to the BBC about the potential of a feature piece covering the work of community links. ... Read more
You can find a list of useful web links for latest news coverage on issues that matter the most to you and your organization.... Read more
For the very first time, Cardiff will be hosting the Commonwealth Local Government Conference to highlight its commonwealth heritage and connections. Celebrating Commonwealth Day 2011, events showcasing cultural performances, arts activities and series of talks will ... Read more
Swansea charity celebrating womanhood Swansea based women’s charity; Women4Resources is celebrating 100 years of woman’s success through a socio-cultural event. A one off women-led extravaganza will see the launch of digital stories of the journeys ... Read more
Size of Wales ambitions boosted by £1m match fund in celebration of St David’s Day. Cardiff-based Waterloo Foundation has pledged to match every pound raised towards saving an area of rainforest the Size of Wales up ... Read more
DfID have announced a new strategy which will see distribution of international aid reprioritised. 16 countries - including African nations Lesotho, Gambia, Cameroon, Burundi, Niger and Angola - will lose their aid altogether, whilst 5 countries ... Read more
Fairtrade sales soar to well over £1bn showing the UK still cares in tough times.... Read more
How is Wales making the difference?2010 marks the 22nd anniversary of World AIDS Day. Every year, on the first of December the world comes together to commemorate those who have died and to bring attention ... Read more
As you will be aware, between the 20th-22nd of September the United Nations is holding a global summit in New York to bring global leaders together to discuss the progress in ... Read more
Photos from the 2010 UN Gold Star Awards for St. David's Day, 1st March 2010, can be viewed and downloaded for community groups' and public use, from the Flickr ... Read more
On the afternoon of Tuesday March 10th 2009, the Welsh Assembly Government will debate the progress of the Wales for Africa Programme. WCVA with BUILD and the Wales Civil Society Milennium Development Goals Task Force has, ... Read more
Click here for the Original Feature Article. Wales Africa Community Links work in close partnership with (and sits on) the Wales - Africa NHS Health Links Group, who receive 'seed ... Read more
Wales - Africa Community partnerships honoured for 'making poverty history' Two Welsh and two African communites have been the first in the world to be awarded a ‘United Nations Gold Star’ for their efforts in ... Read more
Gold Star Communities Project Launch, 16 October 2007, National Assembly Senedd Chamber, Cardiff Bay... Read more
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