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Managing Director
About The RoleSocial Development Direct is a mission-driven, international development consultancy with a global reputation for excellence in gender equality and social inclusion. As a social enterprise subsidiary of Plan International UK, we combine commercial agility with a deep commitment t
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Centering Feminist Principles in Practice: Insights from Our Work with PKN Partners in Malawi

Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a deeply engaging and productive week in the field with our incredible Pamodzi Kuthetsa Nkhanza (PKN) the What Works II partners in Malawi. Our time together included a deep dive into developing a responsible, ethical exit and sustainability plan;…

Progress and Learning on Transforming Social Norms Around Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan

This resource provides an overview of work undertaken by the Gender-Based Violence Prevention South Sudan (GBVPSS) programme. Launched in 2024 and funded by FCDO, GBVPSS aims to prevent GBV and strengthen access to survivor-centred services for women and girls in South Sudan. To do this, the…

Briefing Note: Understanding Mpox and Its Links to Gender-Based Violence

This briefing note aims to provide gender-based violence (GBV) practitioners and policymakers with essential information about Mpox, a viral disease. During public health emergencies like Mpox outbreaks, women and children may face increased risk of exposure to disease, greater obstacles to…

Addressing child safeguarding in the private sector

This practical and user-friendly note supports private sector entities in addressing child safeguarding risks and impacts. The guidance aligns with established international standards, good practice in child safeguarding, and legal instruments, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights…

Fiche de Conseil : Conseils et ressources pour intégrer les Droits et Santé Sexuels et Reproductifs et la Violence Basée sur le Genre, avec un accent particulier sur le Niger

[English] This tipsheet helps health and GBV workers (including volunteers and frontline service providers) to understand the interactions between SRHR and GBV in humanitarian crises. The resource provides information on SRHR and GBV key issues in Niger and the West Africa region, tips on how to…

Tip Sheet: Feminist and survivor-centered principles and supporting survivors who choose not to report GBV to police

This tipsheet focuses on how to support GBV survivors who do not want to report their experience to the police. It uses the GBV guiding principles to unpack the importance of respecting survivors’ decisions and explores why survivors may not want to report to the police. It explains the…

Inclusive Climate Action: Breaking Barriers in Latin America

At UK PACT, we believe climate action must work for everyone. Gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion (GEDSI) are essential. As COP30 spotlights indigenous peoples, women, and minorities, we reflect on how UK PACT projects in Latin America are making this…

Complementary ways of working between GBV and Protection sectors to support GBV survivors

It is important that both GBV and Protection actors understand when collaboration is appropriate, what should be in place to enable it, and when to advocate for separate programming. This tipsheet provides guidance to actors from both sectors on effective ways of working together that promote…

Prioritising Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion in the CLEAN Helpdesk

By Rebekah Martin Rebekah Martin reflects on how the programme and consortium have strengthened their approach to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). Drawing on a GEDSI Scan conducted with CLEAN Helpdesk staff between March and June 2025, this blog highlights how…

GEDSI Learning and Leadership Hub: Leadership of Indigenous Peoples

On UK PACT, we hold monthly GEDSI Learning and Leadership Hub sessions as an opportunity for everyone involved in UK PACT to share highlights, lessons learned, and challenges overcome on GEDSI mainstreaming. Here you can find key learnings from previous sessions.

GEDSI Learning and Leadership Hub: Disability Inclusion

GEDSI Learning and Leadership Hub: Economic Inclusion

Entry Points: Climate Finance and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion

The GEDSI Entry Points series supports UK PACT staff and implementing partners to better appreciate the relationships between GEDSI and sectors we work in, and the various ‘pathways’ that can help to strengthen both the approach and results. This brief focuses on the clean…

Entry Points: Energy and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion

How to Mainstream Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion in UK PACT projects

This report provides guidance for UK PACT implementing partners and expert deployments on how to mainstream GEDSI through each stage of the project cycle, with checklists, example activities, and links to further resources.

Our approach to integrating Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into technical assistance requests

This info note sets out the approach we take to integrating GEDSI into the CLEAN Helpdesk, which provides technical assistance on climate, environment and nature. We provide GEDSI guidance at every stage, from reviewing the initial terms of reference, to including GEDSI experts in the technical…

Facing resistance to safeguarding work and work to address GBVH or SEAH in workplaces

Drawing on insights from the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation and the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE), this resource was developed as a short note to help organisations respond to GBVH/SEAH resistance with practical, concrete tips for moving forward.

Key Considerations at the Intersection of Disasters, Climate Change and Gender-based Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region

This learning paper explores the links between climate, GBV, and disasters in Asia and the Pacific and considers key actions GBV specialists working in settings affected by climate change and disasters can take. Drawing from a desk review of relevant resources, it begins with a brief overview of…

Disability Inclusion Helpdesk Query 142 - The Role and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Disability Inclusion

This query provides an introductory overview of the role and use of AI in Disability Inclusion work globally. It first looks at what evidence, research, and examples exist on the use of AI to support disability inclusion across different sectors, focusing particularly on the fields of education,…

Disability Inclusion Helpdesk Query 147 - Relationship between Disability and Organised Crime

This query undertakes research on the relationship between disability and organised crime overseas, at a global level. The aim is to identify any existing studies or reports on the topic, explore the impact of organised crime on individuals with disabilities, and assess whether there is further…

Vacancies at SDDirect

Managing Director