The Department for International Development (DFID) is seekingproposalsfor its “UKAid Connect” program to support consortia to create innovative solutions to complex development challenges that deliver real change to poor people’s lives. There is a growing recognition that the problems facing the poorest most excluded people and the global challenges underlying those problems, are complex and interconnected. No single development actor has all the answers. Coalitions and collaboration bring new and creative ideas, innovation, better results and opportunities through pooled ideas, skills and resources. Priority Thematic Areas Phase 1 promoting sexual and reproductivehealthand rights disabilityinclusion working towards global security and stability buildingcivil societyeffectiveness Phase 2 building open societies tacklingchildlabour and modern slavery addressinglesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inclusion supporting tolerance and freedom ofreligionor belief EligibleOrganizations Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) UK-based non-profit organisations UK-based small and diaspora organisations Companies Local government