The Prime Minister's G7 commitments on climate, the environment and education
The Prime Minister's commitments to climate, the environment and education at this weekend's G7 Summit
International Development Secretary to boost infrastructure in the poorest countries and help create our future trading partners
The Telegraph has published an article today following an interview with the International Development Secretary Alok Sharma on his first visit to Ethiopia.
The Financial Times reports on safety concerns for UK aid funded classrooms in Pakistan
The Financial Times has published a story on safety concerns for some UK aid funded classrooms in Pakistan. DFID is making sure every school and classroom is fit for purpose, at no extra cost to the British taxpayer.
What UK aid is doing to help stop the spread of Ebola
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Today (Monday 19 August), World Humanitarian Day, International Development Secretary Alok Sharma announced he would allocate £8 million of UK aid for Ebola preparedness for the countries neighbouring the DRC such as Uganda, South Sudan, Burundi and Rwanda. Trusted partners on …
How UK aid is helping vulnerable refugees in Uganda
The Independent has today carried a critical opinion piece by the Deputy Head of Mission at the Ugandan Embassy in Rome – Ambassador Dr Mumtaz Kassam – on international aid funding for refugees in Uganda. The original headline of the …
UK aid to provide Zimbabweans on the brink of starvation access to food and water
DFID's announcement that hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans will receive life-saving support thanks to UK aid as the country faces a potentially catastrophic famine has received national and international coverage
International Development Secretary Alok Sharma makes first overseas visit to Africa’s largest economy
International Development Secretary Alok Sharma made his first international visit to Nigeria to see how UK aid is helping to generate billions of pounds worth of trade and investment opportunities for African and British businesses.
DFID is taking action to protect aid workers from attacks
The UK strongly condemns the appalling targeting of brave aid workers who risk their lives to save others. As the IDC acknowledge, DFID works closely with the FCO in calling for unhindered access for humanitarian aid and the upholding of International Humanitarian Law.
UK support for Syria crisis
This week, the UK attended a meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria. The UK is clear that violence must end and the Syrian regime and Russia must stop military action that is destroying so many innocent people’s lives.
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