The UK government had pledged to aid match public donations to the appeal up to £2 million.
International Aid And Development
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Friday, 05 October 2018
Monday, 01 October 2018
Five humanitarian experts deployed to help co-ordinate the international response following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.
Monday, 01 October 2018
Five humanitarian experts deployed to help co-ordinate the international response following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.
Friday, 28 September 2018
Harriett Baldwin, speaking at the 'Violence against LGBTI Individuals' event during UNGA, affirmed the government's commitment to securing global LGBT equality.
Friday, 10 August 2018
Harriett Baldwin emphasises UK's commitment to helping Sudan become more stable and prosperous.
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Harriet Baldwin meets with First Vice President.
Friday, 22 June 2018
Ministers and business leaders came together to discuss building economic partnerships with the developing world.
Friday, 18 May 2018
UK aid is helping the DRC and expert partners to tackle Ebola and prevent it spreading in the region, including through deployment of a vital vaccine and UK health experts.
Friday, 18 May 2018
UK aid is helping the DRC and expert partners to tackle Ebola and prevent it spreading in the region, including through deployment of a vital vaccine and UK health experts.
Thursday, 10 May 2018
The UK government is working with the government of DRC and World Health Organization (WHO) following the confirmation of two cases of the disease this week.
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
UK aid will boost the resilience and inclusivity of Jordan’s economy so that the country can remain a beacon of hope and security in the Middle East, International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt said in Amman today (Tuesday 10 April).
Friday, 06 April 2018
A package of UK aid support to Lebanon will create jobs for local people and Syrian refugees and improve infrastructure to boost economic development
Friday, 16 March 2018
International Development Secretary reacts to the release of the Joint Response Plan.
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Minister highlights UK’s commitment to supporting Palestinian refugees and calls on other countries to do more
Wednesday, 07 March 2018
UK and Saudi Arabia announce new partnership on Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia's first visit
Tuesday, 06 March 2018
International Development Secretary's statement on the joint aid convoy which was forced to halt its work.
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
International Development Minister Harriett Baldwin today announced DFID will support the training of nurses and midwives in developing countries, to improve the quality of care, keep their own patients healthy and save more lives.
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
International Development Minister Harriett Baldwin today announced DFID will support the training of nurses and midwives in developing countries, to improve the quality of care, keep their own patients healthy and save more lives.
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
International Development Secretary announces extra support to the UK’s biggest group of international development charities which will allow them to work more closely with the private sector
Friday, 23 February 2018
The International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has reiterated the UK’s commitment to working with European partners to support the Sahel area of Africa to fight extremism and poverty, at a major conference in Brussels today.
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
Penny Mordaunt has written to UK charities who work overseas about tackling sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector.
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
International Development Secretary tells the international aid community to urgently stamp out sexual exploitation and abuse
Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The UK is driving greater transparency across the developing countries we work in to deliver greater value for money and accountability, boosting economic growth and improving the lives of poor people.
Monday, 05 February 2018
Statements from International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt and Becky's family.
Thursday, 01 February 2018
UK aid has been vital in containing the deadly plague outbreak in Madagascar to stop it spreading to other countries
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
All parties to the conflict must continue to allow unhindered commercial and humanitarian access throughout Yemen to avert the risk of mass starvation.
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Be part of the largest healthcare event in the Middle East
Monday, 01 January 2018
Dr Phil Evans and Bill Kilby recognised in the New Year Honour list
Monday, 06 November 2017
International Development Secretary Priti Patel said:
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
The UK has today secured important progress at the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) meetings in Paris.
Thursday, 14 September 2017
Public has donated over £650,000 since the appeal was launched on 6 September and the UK government is doubling any public donations made.
Monday, 11 September 2017
UK SMEs will travel to Singapore to meet potential partners this week - and there’s a chance for you to join the next mission in 2018.
Friday, 08 September 2017
International Development Secretary condemns the violence in Burma and announces £5 million to provide vital assistance.
Friday, 01 September 2017
The UK has stepped up its support for communities worst affected by flooding in Nepal, and continues to provide assistance in Bangladesh.
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
A new competition for 2018 will make up to £10 million available to UK organisations to work with Chinese partners.
Thursday, 03 August 2017
The International Development Secretary's opinion editorial on the i newspaper highlighting the UK leadership and calling on the international community to step up efforts to help people in drought-hit East Africa.
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
The Armed Forces Muslim Forum and members of the Muslim community gathered for an Eid dinner on HMS President to mark the end of Ramadan.
Friday, 21 July 2017
Priti Patel meets members of 32 Engineer Regiment as they prepare to deploy in support of the UN Peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
Minister for Africa Rory Stewart has visited Uganda to build the bilateral relationship, discuss regional challenges and see first-hand how UK aid is providing lifesaving support and hope for hundreds of thousands fleeing South Sudan’s brutal war.
Friday, 14 July 2017
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) led the open competition for funding into research into worldwide disease and infection.
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
The UK hosted a major international summit on family planning, in partnership with UN Population Fund and the Gates Foundation.
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
International Development Secretary comments on the liberation of Mosul, following the Iraqi Prime Minister's formal declaration.
Monday, 03 July 2017
UK businesses can apply for a share of £3 million to work with Chinese partners on challenges faced by cities in Guandong province.
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Family planning champions to discuss commitments to increase access to family planning services for world's poorest girls and women.
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
On Friday, the Prime Minister will announce new UK efforts to tackle the deadly migration crisis in the Central Mediterranean.
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