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Launch of UK civilian stabilisation unit

09 February 2010

A 1,000-strong pool of civilian experts to help in fragile states or conflict areas

Launch of new guidance on remittances

09 February 2010

Workers sending cash to friends and family overseas were today urged by the Government to keep their money safe by using formal channels like banks, transfer companies and foreign exchange agencies.

Results of Civil Society Challenge Fund 2010 Competition

08 February 2010

Support for 32 new projects agreed

DFID helps Afghan women to be heard at London Conference

05 February 2010

DFID helps women's group to be heard at international Afghanistan event

Northern Ireland pupils learn about global issues

04 February 2010

Pupils from Northern Ireland today met UK Minister for International Development, Mike Foster, to talk about how links to schools in developing countries are helping them learn about global issues that affect us all.

Earthquake in Haiti

04 February 2010

Latest update on DFID's response and what you can do to help

UK support to help Asia’s poorest people

04 February 2010

The UK Government pledged support for the poorest people in Asia and the Pacific with an increase in funding for the region’s development bank.

UK on track to meet Gleneagles commitments

03 February 2010

Douglas Alexander today highlighted Britain’s progress on helping the world’s poorest people on the anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s landmark Trafalgar Square address.

Jobs and security are top priorities for Afghanistan

02 February 2010

Mike Foster meets with Afghan MPs on the country's progress

Sri Lanka - humanitarian response

02 February 2010

Latest update on DFID's work in Sri Lanka - updated 2 February 2010