International charities

The International Charities Forum is a supported network of international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) with a common interest in improving the effectiveness of charities that work in international development. The Forum focuses on support services in today's fast changing environment including HR, finance, IT and marketing. It is a platform for sharing learning, the exhange of ideas, past successes and implementation experiences.

What does the Forum do?

The Forum works to promote best practice through case studies and structured discussions on issues relevant to INGOs such as:

employing staff overseas
managing finances globally
decentralising support functions
managing supporter relations
communicating across continents

Who should participate?

The Forum is open to managers in INGOs who work in support functions such as HR, finance, IT and fundraising as well as managers involved in implementing programmes. Organisations participating in the Forum include ActionAid International, CAFOD, Christian Aid, HelpAge International, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Medecins Sans Frontieres, Oxfam, Save the Children, Sightsavers, WaterAid and World Society for the Protection of Animals.

The 2011-12 programme:

28 September 2011 - Staff surveys for INGOs

25 January 2012 - Managing foreign exchange

26 April 2012 - Social media

4 July 2012 - Managing change in INGOs - further information to follow

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"I attended the HR and IT sessions and loved them for the opportunity to hear new and creative ways of working and experiences of colleagues. I would highly recommend these sessions to people who are interested in being kept up to date on current issues and keeping in touch with colleagues in the industry." Liz Crawford, Medecins Sans Frontieres UK.