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DR Congo: UK aid for refugees forced to flee

19 December 2012

Britain will help provide health care, education, shelter and safe drinking water for 50,000 refugees in Uganda

Uganda: UK suspends aid to government

16 November 2012

All UK aid spent through the Ugandan government has been suspended with immediate effect

Young volunteers make a difference

05 December 2011

Today, on International Volunteer Day, we recognise the achievements of our young International Citizen Service (ICS) volunteers.

Killer disease vaccines to reach 37 more countries

28 September 2011

Vaccines to beat the two leading killers of children are being rolled out across Africa and beyond with the help of UK aid

New UK trade initiative to help millions of Africans

02 February 2011

Minister Stephen O’Brien launches Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA), an initiative that will work across East Africa to fund new businesses, develop essential infrastructure and standardise regulation across the region.

Former child soldiers share story with UK minister

16 November 2010

Former child soldiers from Uganda have met with Minister for International Development, Stephen O’Brien, during their visit to the UK. The children, who are supported by the relief charity, Watoto, thanked the MP for the UK’s continued involvement and interest in redeveloping Uganda.

DFID helps Uganda's most vulnerable people

29 September 2010

The UK government is supporting a new social protection programme in Uganda which will help to lift the country's most vulnerable people out of poverty.

Britain to provide life-saving contraception in Uganda

20 May 2010

Britain will provide urgently needed contraceptive supplies to Uganda to help prevent unwanted pregnancies and improve family planning