The AIDN Beat

AIDN’s core ethos is ‘more’ and ‘better’ global giving and we seek to foster an environment for the discussion and exploration of how we define these terms in an ever-changing international development ecosystem. Alongside our events, webinars and resources, The AIDN Beat is a key way to achieve this goal. The AIDN Beat strives to keep up with the rhythm of the international development sector and cover a broad range of subjects: from innovative development financing, to leading case-studies of programs on-the-ground, to the need for a genuine commitment to localisation.

We are also deeply committed to amplifying diverse voices. Consequently, we accept submissions to The AIDN Beat – so that our dynamic network can shape the discussion too. If you would like to submit content for The AIDN Beat, then we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with us (via hannah@aidnetwork.org.au) and we will share our editorial guidelines.

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NEWS & RESOURCES

Latest Stories and Developments

Rethinking localisation – Beyond the illusion.

Sep 9, 2025

Co-Founder of Cambodian Children's Trust, Tara Winkler, highlights the Village Hive model in Cambodia as a radical example of localisation in international development. Moving forward, Tara invites our network to an honest and open discussion about the future of localisation. What constitutes the most effective path to localisation in our sector? And can localisation ever be too radical... or does that just mean it is working?

Cross-sector partnerships: 5 years of lessons from Bangladesh.

Sep 4, 2025

Cross Sector Development Partnership Initiative (XSPI)'s Jessica Carter reflects on XSPI's ambition to foster social impact and forge partnerships between business, government, non-profits, philanthropy and research in Bangladesh over the past five years. Jessica shares three key lessons for practitioners: building relationships takes time, leveraging legislation can unlock progress, and impact investment deserves greater attention.

Reimagining rural healthcare in Timor-Leste: from the sky up.

Sep 1, 2025

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) operates Timor-Leste’s only air ambulance, flying critical medevacs to the national hospital in Dili. MAF's Eleanor Rivers explores how the program’s impact lies not only in rapid transport, but in ensuring equal access to healthcare, upholding dignity, and building community trust. Close alignment with government priorities is also essential to keeping the service effective and sustainable.

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How to start your impactful global giving journey

16 September 2023

Part 3: We explore the ‘how’ and provide a blue-print for the first steps Australians should take in their global giving journey. By that we mean how Australians can best give to overseas causes, whilst ensuring engagement and impact, and simultaneously fostering trust and flexibility for the organisations on-the-ground.

Rwanda and Uganda Insight Tour 2023 wrap up

14 July 2023

A wrap up of AIDN's July 2023 Insight Tour to Uganda and Rwanda.

Why we should look to Development to reclaim International Women’s Day.

3 April 2023

Most of us want to achieve gender equality. And it is fair and reasonable that we celebrate the progress made by women worldwide. But how can we meaningfully move forward?

Correcting Course: Key takeaways from the World Bank Report, Poverty and Shared Prosperity.

3 February 2023

In October 2022, the World Bank report ‘Correcting Course’ offers the international development community (and beyond) one of the most detailed analyses for understanding the impact on poverty rates around the world since the beginning of COVID-19 thus far.

Click here to read AIDN’s takeaways and link to report