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International Development Secretary Priti Patel’s visit to Nigeria

Posted by: DFID Media Team, Posted on: 31 August 2017 - Categories: Africa

There has been widespread coverage of the International Development Secretary’s visit to Nigeria with the Foreign Secretary.

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World Humanitarian Day

Posted by: DFID Media Team, Posted on: 19 August 2017 - Categories: Humanitarian aid

There has been widespread media coverage of DFID for World Humanitarian Day 2017 as we highlighted the incredible work of frontline humanitarian staff.

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Emergency response to Sierra Leone flooding

Posted by: DFID Media Team, Posted on: 18 August 2017 - Categories: Africa

The UK was among the first to respond to this emergency and at the heart of the crisis co-ordination. Within hours, UK personnel were able to assist at the scene and today we have announced an emergency £5 million package of vital humanitarian assistance.

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Pakistan Cash Transfers

Posted by: DFID Media Team, Posted on: 14 August 2017 - Categories: Pakistan
A woman displays her debit card provided under Pakistan’s national income support programme.

Cash transfers get aid directly to the poorest who need it most and cut out the middle man. The use of biometric technology makes this scheme in Pakistan one of the most secure payment systems for cash transfers in the world.

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