We would like to take this opportunity to thank all #UKAidDirect grant holders and civil society organisations working to achieve the Global Goals and support the most vulnerable and marginalised.

The https://t.co/wWUp1UbL3n website and all its content – inc. #guidance and #learning resources - will no longer be updated or available after 31 August 2023. Visit https://t.co/QQgAN4cW37 for the full statement.

#UKAidDirect has transformed the lives of over 9.7m people since 2014. With projects coming to a close this summer @FCDOGovUK will soon engage with partners to consider a refreshed approach for funding civil society, with an even stronger momentum for change.

Our last @UKAidDirect project supported 1,919 directly. It secured birth registration documents - massively reducing personal vulnerabilities, informed people, trained community structures and drove the local and regional agenda on birth registration. And it was graded 'A' #proud

Of course, there are lots more ways to support #Inclusive #DigitalCommunications & you might not agree with everything on our list. It’s important to remember, however, that no one size fits all and we should ALL be considering #accessibility. Link👉🏿:

Tips 1 to 6: Quick fire micro tips for inclusive digital communications - Don't use italics - Keep your font size readable - Consider your layout - Avoid using ‘click here’ when using hyperlinks.

Tips 1 to 4: Top level tips for inclusive digital communications - Add alt text to all your images - Add closed captions to your videos and - Run accessibility checks on all your documents and websites.

In Part 4 of our #Communications Toolkit for #SmallCharities series, we provide you with our top tips for inclusive digital communications: https://t.co/SW8DaWPeFx #SmallCharities #Media #GlobalDev #Charities #Comms #DigitalAccessibility

Designing the programme for women in the first place (and not retrofitting) was also key to its success. Listen in to the full episode (approx. 12 mins duration) on #TheLearningPost today to find out more. https://t.co/S16C1WI5x7 #UKAidMatch

Through this project, according to Lorna Power, Senior Performance Manager, UK Aid Match, breaking down cultural/structural barriers was central to its success. "Looking at the whole ecosystem; it's really important to engage with the men & boys on gender issues…”

New Podcast Episode on #TheLearningPost! 📢 We speak to Lydia Baffour Awuah, Senior Programme Manager for #UKAidMatch grant holder @oi_uk on supporting 1,000s of #RuralWomen in #Ghana and #DRC. Listen in👂 https://t.co/S16C1WZ8z7

“#FGM/C is something that is very harmful for women and girls. Religion doesn’t support anything that causes harm to women and therefore religion doesn’t obligate anyone to practice FGM/C. The fact that we realise how harmful it is, we should stop it” (1/2)

Today we celebrate all of you, working so hard to support: #GenderEquity #Education #Empowerment An End to #VAWG Support for #SRHR and Systemic change So, girls like these, can reach their full potential, as they deserve. #DayOfTheGirl #IDG2022

And hear about the attraction of match funding to supporters, as well as the opportunities that can arise from having strong charity ambassadors and influencers. Thank you, Gillian @RightToPlay_UK for joining us for this fascinating podcast episode! https://t.co/ueq48kN3Am

👉🏼Find out about creating messaging that resonates with audiences: "Girls are just so much less likely to complete school even if they do attend so we really talked about investing in #GirlsEducation as a really key step for the world and towards a brighter future for everyone.

New Podcast Episode on #TheLearningPost! 📢 This time #UKAidMatch Communications Manager Morven Loh is joined by Gillian McMahon, UK Executive Director with @RightToPlay_UK to discuss their hugely successful ‘Save Her Seat’ appeal. Listen in👂 https://t.co/ueq48kN3Am

This #WorldTeachersDay why not explore our education-focused podcast episodes on The Learning Post? Featuring play-based learning interventions with @seenary0 and digital tech enhancing teachers' abilities to educate in rural Nepal with @HelloWorld_Org. https://t.co/PHw0NnKNc2

Thank you @FOWODE_UGANDA for sharing the words of Josephine with us and the impact your women's empowerment project has been having in Uganda. #JoCoxMemorialGrants @JoCoxFoundation

We love seeing pictures of #UKAidDirect funded projects in progress and excited to hear stories of the impact organisations like @HelloWorld_Org are having. In this case we are talking about community-wide, life changing impact with #educationaltech bridging the digital divide.

"So... make sure you have all your ducks in a row, but to ensure there's flexibility." Find out more in this podcast, about seizing opportunities, messaging, harnessing the support of local communities & communications partners, and how grassroots support outperformed digital.