CADA Report on International Development in Northern Ireland Produced
CADA has completed its new report, Establishing an International Development Function within Northern Ireland, setting out an evidence-based case for a formal approach to international development. The report explores how Northern Ireland could strengthen its engagement with global development and humanitarian issues. We look forward to officially launching the report on September 16th at a launch […]
CADA AGM marks the launch of International Development initiative
CADA has launched a new project to develop an evidence-based case for establishing an international development strategy in Northern Ireland, marking an important milestone for the international development sector. Project launched at CADA AGM The initiative was launched at CADA’s Annual General Meeting on 23rd June 2026, hosted by Trócaire in Belfast, where members heard […]
Voices from Sudan – special session of the All Party Group on International Development
On 12th February, representatives from across Northern Ireland’s humanitarian community cametogether at Stormont for a serious and moving discussion on the ongoing crisis in Sudan. the eventcreated space to hear directly from those most closely connected to the crisis and from CADAmember organisations responding on the ground. CADA associate members SAANI (the Sudanese Advocacy Association […]
Innovation and collaboration at CADA’s Charity Retail Event
In January 2026, charity retail practitioners gathered inBelfast for CADA’s ‘Charity Retail Connect’ event.The event brought together shop managers and stafffrom across the sector to share experiences andpractical ideas at a time when charity retail facessignificant challenges, including rising costs, volunteershortages and increased competition from onlineresale platforms. Participants heard from Fiona Anderson and SusanRobinson Lunn […]
CADA Members Video – Aid Matters
Watch the video here:https://youtu.be/3xoPY-jaEtM?si=r9Lgu5OZJg95J-BU CADA members have come together to create a powerful new video, Aid Matters, highlighting the impact of international aid and the difference it continues to make every day. Featuring stories from communities around the world, the film showcases the work of just some of CADA’s member organisations – including Children in […]
CADA participates in Dublin Forum on a Shared Island Vision for Global Citizenship Education
CADA was delighted to take part in the latest phase of the Shared Island, Shared World, Shared Future project, which took place in Dublin on 11th November. The in-person forum marked a key milestone in the Shared Island Global Citizenship Education (GCE) initiative, bringing together practitioners, policymakers, and advocates from across Ireland and beyond. Hosted […]
CADA celebrates One World Week 2025: Aid Matters – Because People Matter
CADA was proud to mark One World Week 2025 in October with a week-long programme of events under the powerful theme Aid Matters. The campaign brought together CADA members and supporters to celebrate and advocate for the life-changing impact of international aid. This year’s events highlighted the essential work of CADA member organisations – demonstrating […]
CADA NI Calls for Stronger Global Citizenship Education in NI Curriculum Review
Earlier this year CADA NI submitted a formal paper to the ongoing Northern Ireland Curriculum Review, urging greater emphasis on Global Citizenship Education (GCE) across all stages of schooling. The submission, produced by CADA NI’s Global Citizenship Education Working Group, recognises the existing strengths of the curriculum – particularly its flexibility and emphasis on active […]
Shared Island Project strengthens all-island collaboration on Global Citizenship Education
The Shared Island initiative aims to develop meaningful cross-border dialogue and collaboration, with a focus on Global Citizenship Education (GCE) as a vital tool for building understanding, solidarity, and shared responsibility across the island of Ireland. CADA, in partnership with Dóchas and the Irish Development Education Association (IDEA), are taking part in this ongoing project, […]
Gaia Vince brings urgent climate justice conversations to Belfast in CADA visit
CADA recently hosted a thought-provoking series of events in Belfast, featuring award-winning author and science journalist Gaia Vince. Over several impactful days in May, her visit brought critical conversations on climate justice, global inequality, and climate-induced migration to the forefront. Public Dialogue at Queen’s University Belfast The centrepiece of the visit was a public event […]