UK Aid Match initiated on 30 June, 2011. It is a demand-led fund which match public donations to appeal for development activities focused on poverty reduction in developing countries. UK Aid Match is a mechanism which allows the UK public to have a direct say in how an element of the aid budget … [Read more...] about UK Aid Match
Civil Society Challenge Fund
DFID recognizes the significant role that the CSCF (Civil Society Challenge Fund) has played in giving poor people a voice in decisions which will affect their lives. The Global Poverty Action Fund programme has extended its objectives to incorporate some of the initiatives previously covered by the … [Read more...] about Civil Society Challenge Fund
Global Poverty Action Fund
The Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) is a demand-led fund supporting projects emphasizing on poverty reduction as well as pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals. This is being done through concrete changes to poor people’s lives through service delivery, empowerment and accountability, work on … [Read more...] about Global Poverty Action Fund
Humanitarian Response funding
Humanitarian Response funding is allocated in response to specific emergencies to alleviate the adverse humanitarian effects of natural disasters. These disasters include drought, epidemics, floods, storms, earthquakes, volcanoes along with man-made disasters including wars, conflict, famine, … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Response funding
Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF)
DFID created a £130 million Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF) to address some of the pressing issues of the society. The fund has been designed to help citizens hold their government to account through strengthening the wide range of groups which can empower and support them. The ability of … [Read more...] about Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF)
The Common Ground initiative
The Common Ground initiative is a £20 million fund supporting African development through UK based small and Diaspora organizations. This initiative is managed by Comic Relief and co-funded by the Department for International Development. The initiative aims to enhance access to grants for small … [Read more...] about The Common Ground initiative
DFID and ESRC seek funding proposals for research projects on international development (Poverty Alleviation)
The Department for International Development (DFID) in partnership with Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announced a third call for proposals under Phase 2 of their strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. Purpose The latest call is part of … [Read more...] about DFID and ESRC seek funding proposals for research projects on international development (Poverty Alleviation)
Afghanistan Independence Day
Statement from DFID’s Parliamentary Under Secretary for State Stephen O'Brien to mark the Independence Day of Afghanistan DFID News Stories … [Read more...] about Afghanistan Independence Day
