Quality education is at the centre of the challenges we face in the 21st century. Health, environment, security and prosperity all are linked by education
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Living a long and healthy life is essential for every human being to prosper. We work across a range of health issues from family planning to strengthening health systems
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We know economic growth is the most effective way of raising incomes and permanently lifting people out of poverty
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How we support partner countries to become safer, more accountable and free from conflict
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The world’s poorest people will be hit first and hit hardest by climate change. Droughts, floods and famines are already taking their toll
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With safe water and sanitation, simple taps and toilets, we can help save 2.4 million lives a year
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The total number of people suffering from hunger currently stands at around 925 million. Find out how DFID is working to reduce this number
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How the Department for International Development co-ordinates the UK's response to humanitarian disasters and emergencies
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