‘When disaster strikes, business builds bridges’
Typhoons, earthquakes, flooding – natural disasters are increasing in frequency and scale. Sue Adkins, international director at Business in the Community, tells us what businesses are doing to [...]
UK law puts gender on development agenda
In early 2014, we reported on the UK passing a law requiring development agencies to consider gender equality when funding foreign aid projects. Two years later, campaigners say the legislation [...]
New UK fund aims to end the need for aid
The government-backed Newton Fund will foster economic growth in developing countries through innovative partnerships and research collaborations
Account of an aid worker: ‘We showed people they were not alone’
One year ago, one of the largest typhoons ever recorded struck the Philippines. Niamh Coleman – then a newly qualified aid worker – was among the hundreds that scrambled to help relief efforts
Drones could deliver vital aid
Drones are not usually thought of as a tool for good, but entrepreneur and airborne logistics activist Andreas Raptopoulos thinks otherwise, Danielle Batist reports
Gender equality to be considered in UK aid spending
The UK government will consider the impact on women’s and girls’ rights as part of its international aid spending, after a new law is passed promoting gender equality
Flat pack shelters improve conditions for refugees
Innovative flat pack refugee shelters designed to improve living conditions for people living in temporary structures around the world are currently being put into use in Iraq and Ethiopia
Young people called upon to boost Syrian aid effort
Small UK charities join forces to engage young people in raising awareness and providing help for Syria
Around the World in Round About 730 days!
Rosie Swale-Pope celebrated her 57th birthday on 2nd October by starting a round the world' solo run to raise money for charities including Kitezh Community for Orphan Children in Russia. The [...]
Around the World in Round About 730 days!
Rosie Swale-Pope celebrated her 57th birthday on 2nd October by starting a round the world' solo run to raise money for charities including Kitezh Community for Orphan Children in Russia. The [...]
