Working for Sustainable Development, Social Justice And a Fairer Society: Locally, Globally and Together.

Who Are CADA?

The Coalition of Aid and Development Agencies in Northern Ireland (CADA) is a membership network for organisations working in international development with an active presence in Northern Ireland.
CADA represents a diverse community, ranging from large UK and Ireland-wide NGOs to smaller, locally grown NGOs. Our membership also includes organisations dedicated to development education.

Collaborating for Impact

CADA brings together diverse NGOs -local and international - to work and organise collectively, creating a stronger, united voice for change

Driving Real Change Locally and Globally

We work to influence policy and practice and to promote sustainable development and social justice across Northern Ireland and beyond

Empowering Members for Greater Effectiveness

Through shared knowledge and support, CADA helps member organisations grow their impact and deepen public understanding of global development issues

Our Members

Be part of the change. Join CADA today.

Unlock the power of collaboration and amplify your voice in the global movement for justice, sustainable development, and education. Together, we can make a lasting impact

Events

CADA’s events bring people together to explore, learn, and take action on global justice issues.

October meeting of the All Party Group on International Development

22/10/2026

Launch event – establishing an international development framework in Northern Ireland with Rt Hon Lord Jack McConnell

16/09/2026

What CADA members say

“..it has been hugely valuable to have the support and share issues / challenges with other sector leaders, the coalition has never been more needed in the current climate with such an uncertain external backdrop and threat to global humanitarian programmes and impact.”

“ We are a small group and the One World Festival has been such a help in supporting and promoting events which we have held as part of the festival over a number of years”

“It is important to connect with other organisations given the many and new challenges the sector faces”

“I participated in a discussion on decolonisation and fundraising. It .. encouraged me that the challenges are similar for other organisations. The sharing of ideas and expertise was helpful”.

“Coordinated action through the All Party Group for International Development has helped raise the profile and led to actions from decision makers on key areas like ODA cuts, Business and Human Rights.”

Building and developing MLA networks and improved knowledge and understanding of other UK funding models for APGID, e.g. Welsh funding model, and new partnership opportunities with the two universities”, (has been beneficial)

Be part of the change. Join CADA today.

Unlock the power of collaboration and amplify your voice in the global movement for justice, sustainable development, and education. Together, we can make a lasting impact.