Rise of the far right, fall of international development, and curated news from 40 countries

I am reposting the introduction to this story written by my friend and former colleague Peter Fremlin in his regular newsletter Disability Debrief on September 1oth. Check out the full story:

https://www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/rise-and-fall/

Dear Debriefers,

Hope you’re all doing well. I’m back from my August publishing break, and getting back into the swing of disability news.

We start off with the far wrongs of the far right in Europe, and then see new research on the impacts on disabled people of Trump stopping international aid.

There’s also a great case study on the rise and fall of an advocacy organisation in Kenya, updates on disability media and how you can garden with an energy-limiting illness.

Welcome back to another world-tour of disability news…

Explore the full guide of 119 hand-picked links: browse across 40 countries or 39 subjects. This edition continues from the update in July.

About this edition

The Debrief curates disability news from around the world with support from readers. Thanks to Cara, Stephane and Zara for renewed support.

Peter Torres Fremlin is editor of Disability Debrief and is from the UK.

Please forward this to your friends. And if it was forwarded to you, sign-up here.

If you are not a Debriefer as yet, now is the time to sign up. And, thanks Peter Fremlin for the great work you and colleagues around the world are doing on this file.

Program Support Assistant – Volunteer in Dominica

NOTE: You have to be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant for this assignment.

Company: Cuso International
Application Deadline: 2026-11-01

Summary: Are you looking to use your organizational skills to advance human rights and gender equality? Volunteer with our partners MiRiDom and DESEA for the regional BUILDING BRICKS initiative across eight Caribbean countries (including Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Jamaica, Suriname, Guyana, and Belize).

For details on this assignment, check out the website here.

https://www.caidp-rpcdi.ca/jobs/program-support-assistant-volunteer-dominica

I worked in Dominica last year as a TVET Advisor with Catalyste+. It’s a beautiful place to live and work.

I was also a CUSO volunteer in Nigeria decades ago and a bit later a CUSO Field Staff Officer in Ghana. CUSO International is an excellent employer.

If you want to read about my experiences in Nigeria and Ghana, check out my book “Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between” available from this website or from AMAZON Canada.

GOOD LUCK

Organisations Posting International Development Jobs

Several agencies recently had a flurry of new postings advertised. These include Mercy Corps, International Rescue Committee, IOM, UNICEF and Danish Refugee Council. Over the years, I have rubbed shoulders with professionals working with these agencies. Maybe your time has come to do the same. Check their websites below.

Mercy Corps – Careers | Mercy Corps

International Rescue Committee – Join International Rescue Committee and Make a Difference in Your Career

IOM – IOM Career Gateways | IOM, UN Migration

UNICEF – UNICEF Careers | UNICEF Careers

Danish Refugee Council – Work with us | Danish Refugee Council

Good luck with your efforts.

And, if you’d like a recounting of some of my work abroad, check out my memoir “Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between” available from this website or from AMAZON Canada.

All the best, Arthur

UN Volunteers Updated Website and Jobs

I saw a number of new UN volunteer jobs posted recently, everywhere from the Western Pacific to South America and Africa. Their website also has some exciting new reports and other material including this map showing their impact across the globe.

A world map showing various regions marked with numerical data; South America has 126, Europe has 194, Middle East has 163, Africa has 282, and Asia has 252.

Check their website to see a new UN report on Volunteerism, and job openings. Remember, with UNV you can be a national, international or e-volunteer.

https://www.unv.org

During my four years with UNESCO in Malawi, our project had several young Malawians working as national UN volunteers. They did a great job in communications support and used that experience to further develop their careers.

If you want to read about my work in Malawi, check out my memoir – Overseas Adventures… available from this website or Amazon Canada.

Good luck.

SNV has International Development Jobs

I first learned about SNV decades ago in Ghana where they funded a small water/agriculture project for us in the North. At the time, I was one of two Field Officers with what is now CUSO International. Judging from the work they are reporting, SNV is still going strong!

SNV is a Netherlands global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all.

Our CARE principles—Committed to Impact, Adaptive to Context, Respecting Differences, and Expertise in Practice—are at the heart of who we are and the work we do. These principles are embedded in our vision, mission, and strategy, which serve as our compass guiding us towards 2030.

https://www.snv.org

Vacancies

We regularly post a wide range of job openings, from traineeships and consulting roles to managerial positions. These opportunities cover multiple fields, including procurement, finance, communications, IT, monitoring and compliance across all the countries where we operate.

https://www.snv.org/careers?page=1&order=desc

Good luck.

PS. Don’t forget to check out my memoir, Overseas Adventures…, available from this website or from AMAZON Canada.

303 jobs at World Vision

World Vision is a very, large organization with job openings worldwide. The one that caught my eye this morning is Regional Leader, East Asia. (Note: If the LINK doesn’t work, just copy and paste it into your browser.)

The Regional Leader, East Asia will direct regional operations of World Vision (WV) and provide oversight to 8 countries (Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea, Thailand and Vietnam) by ensuring effective management in alignment with WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and global strategic directions.

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Bangkok-Thailand/Regional-Leader–East-Asia–EAS-_JR50877?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=impactpool

If this one is not a good fit, check the other 300 or so jobs on their website.

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=impactpool

Good luck.

PS. Check out my memoir, Overseas Adventures…, available on this website or from AMAZON Canada.

Obama Foundation Leaders Program, ILO National Project Officer (Enterprise) – Tanzania, and Adidas Foundation grants for East African countries

Today, I am sharing a mix of opportunities that you may not have seen.

Hopefully, the Links below will work. If the click doesn’t work, just copy and paste into your browser.

Graphic announcing the Obama Foundation Leaders Program with 'Applications 2027 Open' and the tagline 'Lead Boldly. Inspire Change.'

**Obama Foundation Leaders Program Applications 2027 Open**
Leaders Program | The Obama Foundation
Applications for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program 2027 are open for emerging changemakers committed to creating positive social impact in their communities. The program brings together leaders from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States for a values-based leadership journey featuring expert coaching, collaborative learning, and a global network of change-makers.

📌 **Key Highlights**
✔️ Leadership development program for emerging leaders aged 24–45 across eligible regions
✔️ Personalized leadership coaching, virtual learning sessions, and collaboration with global peers
✔️ Join a worldwide network of civic, nonprofit, business, and public sector leaders driving systems-level change
✔️ Strengthen your leadership skills while expanding your impact through the Obama Foundation’s global community

Apply now to become part of a global network of leaders dedicated to advancing inclusive, lasting change in their communities and beyond.

📣 #Job opportunity with the International Labour Organization in #Nairobi

Do you want to contribute to improved livelihoods and expanded economic opportunities for refugees and host communities? This is a great opportunity to become part of the PROSPECTS partnership programme, funded by 🇳🇱Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken that the ILO PROSPECTS implements in partnership with UNICEF, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, The World Bank Group and IFC – International Finance Corporation.
Check this out ⬇️
National Project Officer – Enterprise NOA (DC) Job Details | International Labour Organization

Adidas Foundation Grant

📢 Driving Gender Equality Through Sport – Moving for Change
💰 Grant making Entity: Adidas Foundation
🌍 Eligible Countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda
💶 Total Budget: EUR 2,200,000
💵 Maximum Grant per Project: EUR 700,000
📅 Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
🔗 More Information: Request for Proposals for Moving for Change | adidas Foundation

Good luck.

World Food Programme – Jobs

When I checked the WFP recruitment page today, it showed 116 jobs available at different locations around the world.

See their jobs website page here:

Search for Jobs

If you don’t see the job you are looking for just now, you can join their Talent network to express interest in upcoming opportunities, and share your CV.

Join our Talent network

Good luck.

Looking to do business with the ADB?

I copied the announcement below from the bottom of the weekly list of consulting assignments I receive from the ADB every Sunday. I suggest you visit the Business Center link first.

Check out our online one-stop shop Business Center and learn more about ADB’s Procurement. Service providers can bookmark ADB’s Institutional Procurement Notices.

Good luck with your search.

Private Sector Development Opportunity with UNOPS

Check out the link below which takes you to a description of the challenging opportunity in Afghanistan.

https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/3424

Text detailing a job highlight emphasizing an opportunity in private sector development, collaboration with a diverse team, and significant impact.

The job advertisement ends July 22.

Check out the link because it also shows other vacancies with UNOPS.

Good luck.

PS. I enjoyed my time with the ILO in Afghanistan.