UK aid
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UK aid will help provide millions of Palestinians with healthcare and education
Jul 3, 2020The UK has promised new funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to give vital assistance to Palestinian refugees, the UK’s Minister for the Middle East, James Cleverly, stated today. UK support will... -
UK pledges support for Syrians facing twin threat of conflict and coronavirus
Jul 2, 2020The UK will provide life-saving assistance to Syrians affected by their country’s ongoing conflict and the potentially devastating impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), International Development Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced at the ‘Supporting the Future of Syria and... -
The UK commits to helping Bangladesh, Rohingyas amid pandemic
Jun 24, 2020The United Kingdom (UK) now reiterated its commitment to give support to Bangladesh and forcibly displaced Rohingyas, sheltered in the country in this unique crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Coronavirus is the biggest public health... -
UK PM Boris Johnson announces merger of DFID and FCO
Jun 18, 2020UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that DFID and the FCO will merge, combining development and diplomacy in one new department that serves together Britain’s international effort. Work will start promptly on the merger. The... -
Virtually organized UK-led Global Vaccine Summit raises $8.8 billion
Jun 8, 2020The UK hosted the Global Vaccine Summit on Thursday, bringing together government, civil society and private sector leaders in a virtual event to support Gavi, a global vaccine alliance led by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.... -
UK aid supports use of drone technology in Ghana’s coronavirus fight
Jun 5, 2020Partnership within UK Aid and Gavi: the Vaccine Alliance is helping the Ghanaian government use zipline drones to collect coronavirus test samples from across the country. Collectively, the UK government and Gavi alongside the Gates Foundation... -
UK aid boost for charities fighting coronavirus
May 19, 2020UK International Development Secretary declares which charities and NGOs have got UK aid funding to support fight coronavirus in the developing world. A total number of 40 charities and NGOs will get funding from the Department... -
UK asks for ‘long term’ strategy to prepare for future pandemics
Apr 20, 2020The United Kingdom calls for ‘long term’ strategy to prepare for future pandemics at the World Bank meeting The World Bank must help developing nations build stronger economies and healthcare systems – leaving them better able... -
UK leads global fight to prevent second wave of coronavirus
Apr 13, 2020UK aid will protect the British public and help prevent a second wave of coronavirus coming to the UK by slowing its spread in the most vulnerable countries, International Development Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced today. A... -
PKSF launched PPEPP project to pull 1 million people out of extreme poverty in Bangladesh
Oct 1, 2019The Palli Karma-Shayak Foundation (PKSF) is going to implement a new challenging project — Pathways to Prosperity for Extremely Poor People (PPEPP) – targeting some of the extremely poor of the country. The piloting of the...
