Small charities are often closest to the impact of climate change, yet furthest from the funding to respond to it. This month, we hear from MEDIAPRO CAMEROON CO-OPERATIVE, who are putting communities, and children in particular, at the heart of climate action across Cameroon. Here they share how their Climat-Alerte Roadshow is turning tree planting into something that can be seen, tracked and trusted, and how fellow members can get involved. The shovel and the story, in local hands At...

More than 270 people from over 230 organisations across more than 20 countries registered for this year’s SIDCN Fest 2026 - a global gathering of small charity leaders, fundraisers and trustees united by a shared commitment to learning, connection and innovation. On 24th June, as part of Small Charity Week, SIDCN hosted its annual Fest: a day of online learning, connection and celebration for small charities working globally. This year’s theme, “Outside the Box,” put the spotlight on creative...

On 14th July, Friends of Street Children Bangladesh (FSCBD) and their Dhaka partner LEEDO will be launching a report in the UK Parliament about the role of children surviving on the streets of Dhaka and the role they have in the multi-billion dollar plastic recycling industry. Read on to hear from FSCBD as they share a preview and some insights from the report… Discovering the Hidden Recycling Workforce I had observed children on the streets of Dhaka selling bottled drinks and collecting...