As part of our stories marking International Women’s Day this month, we are highlighting the life-changing impact of access to healthcare for women and communities around the world. SIDCN member, Cataracts Are Curable , have funded more than 2,000 cataract operations in The Gambia since 2019 and we’re grateful to them for sharing more about their work with us this month. Discovering the hidden impact of blindness Some years ago, while working with an educational charity in the UK, I noticed a...

On 31 January 2026, more than 80 members and friends of the sector joined us online for the SIDCN AGM. It was a brilliant opportunity to catch up with members, make new connections, share updates from the network, and learn from a fantastic group of guest speakers. Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend. We were really encouraged to see so many organisations represented and hope everyone enjoyed the event as much as we did. Highlights From the Day Alongside network updates and...

With International Women’s Day just around the corner, we’re sharing Stella’s story – a journey shaped by family sacrifice, opportunity, and determination. From a young girl at risk of leaving school to becoming a leader in neonatal nursing, she’s proof that when you give a girl a seat in the classroom, you aren't just changing one life, you're changing the world she builds around her in the future. Thanks to the Mamie Martin Fund , a valued SIDCN member organisation, for sharing this story...