Case studies provide real-life examples of our policies in practice. You can search the case studies below to find examples of how individuals and communities benefit on the ground from our fight against poverty.
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MDG 6 - Bringing care to communities in Ethiopia
19 September 2011
An innovative health workers’ scheme has completely transformed the face of health care across rural Ethiopia.
MDG 8 - The GAVI Alliance saves children's lives through vaccines
The GAVI Alliance, a global effort to bring new vaccines to the developing world, brings together diverse partners, leverages huge levels of resources, and saves millions of lives.
MDG 7 - Household loans for rural water supply and sanitation in Vietnam
Vietnam has successfully achieved MDG 7 Target 7C, according to the most recent World Health Organization/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Report (2010). Vietnam has also made progress towards its own more challenging sector targets.
MDG 5 - Driving down maternal mortality in Nepal
Nepal is on track for MDG 5. Childbirth is no longer the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age.
A passion for education
How UK aid is changing lives by getting more girls into school
MDG 3 - Education for all in The Gambia
The Gambia has worked directly to address gender disparity in education, particularly in poor rural communities.
MDG 2 - Universal primary education in Zambia
The Government of Zambia has established access and quality of education, especially for girls, as a national priority, even in hard economic times.
Protecting the vulnerable in Kenya
23 August 2011
How UK aid is helping malnourished children and their mothers as part of the response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa
Tackling hunger in Karamoja
22 August 2011
How UK aid is helping Uganda's poorest people to grow their own food and move away from emergency handouts
Fair exchange
29 July 2011
How UK aid is helping Ethiopian farmers to get a fair price for their produce
Brighter later - Pakistan floods one year on
19 July 2011
Solar powered technology funded by UK aid brings light to rural Pakistan
Eager to learn - Pakistan floods one year on
UK aid is getting children in Pakistan back to school after the floods
Our house - Pakistan floods one year on
Helping to build flood-resistant houses across Pakistan
Seeds of hope - Pakistan floods one year on
How UK aid has provided seeds and fertilisers to help people recover
Cottoning on to the power of the private sector
12 July 2011
How UK aid works with the private sector to help lift people out of poverty in Africa
Fighting for women’s rights in Nepal
30 June 2011
Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone meets the women who are helping their communities
Proof positive - medicine for a healthy life in Malawi
08 June 2011
How UK aid is helping to lower the price of HIV treatment
Life beyond poppies
26 May 2011
Video: How improved security and agricultural support from the UK is helping Afghan farmers to move away from growing poppies to more sustainable crops
Bost Agri-Business Park – a beacon for business potential
25 May 2011
An innovative new business park will unlock the immense business potential of Helmand Province in Afghanistan, creating hundreds of new jobs and safeguarding existing ones
Building furniture and a future in Afghanistan
17 May 2011
How UK aid is helping small business succeed and grow