The Institute for Rural Development (IRD) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Nepal, committed to advancing sustainable development in rural communities. IRD works across sectors including education, agriculture, heritage conservation, tourism, and entrepreneurship, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with local stakeholders.

In 2025, the Oxford Diplomatic Society was invited to take part in a student and alumni delegation visit to Nepal, co-organised with the Institute for Rural Development (IRD). The trip marked the beginning of a meaningful partnership, focusing on development, culture, and dialogue with a range of Nepali institutions. Following the success of this visit, the Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IRD, formalising future collaboration. This partnership includes internship opportunities for ODS members and continued engagement on rural development initiatives in Nepal.

The Youth International Association for Peace and Diplomacy (YIAPD) is an international student-led initiative dedicated to reimagining peace, dialogue, and cooperation among nations. Founded on the belief that youth must play a central role in shaping global diplomacy, YIAPD brings together future leaders from across the world to exchange ideas and promote mutual understanding.

The Oxford Diplomatic Society is proud to be a founder of the YIAPD and one of its founding members is Michał L. Pietrzak, former President of the Oxford Diplomatic Society. The first summit will be held in Rabat, Morocco with several ODS members in attendance. It will be an event that convenes students and young professionals from across the globe to engage in high-level dialogue on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and multilateral diplomacy.

The Oxford Diplomatic Society is a proud partner of the UK–MENA Network, an organisation dedicated to connecting young professionals in the United Kingdom with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through cultural exchanges, professional development opportunities, and diplomatic engagement, the Network fosters cross-cultural understanding and strengthens UK–MENA ties.

Its members include students and alumni from leading universities—such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, St Andrew’s, Edinburgh, King’s College London, SOAS, and LSE—as well as young professionals working across the civil service, parliament, policy, humanitarian sectors, finance, journalism, and security.

The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) is a leading independent think-tank based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Since 1979, it has shaped evidence-based policy across South Asia in areas such as public finance, education, and sustainable development.

Following the ODS delegation visit to Nepal in April 2025, the Society launched an internship programme with IIDS, offering members the chance to contribute to impactful policy research and deepen UK–Nepal engagement.

The Oxford Diplomatic Society is proud to partner with the Entente Cordiale Day Association (ECD), launched in 2024 under the High Patronage of the President of France and with the support of His Majesty King Charles III. ECD brings together top academic institutions from the UK and France to produce collaborative, solution-focused research on global challenges.

Anchored in historic venues such as the Château de Breteuil, the House of Commons, and the Hôtel des Invalides, ECD fosters dialogue between rising young leaders and global experts. ODS members have actively participated in EC Day Challenges and summits, building cross-Channel ties rooted in diplomacy, innovation, and heritage.