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Christmas in Kenya
Video and special report about life in Korogocho, one of Nairobi's worst slums, and how DFID is helping

On the ground in Goma
Photo essay from DFID on Flickr - Ivan Lewis visits Democratic Republic of Congo, sees conditions

DFID evolving on the web
Why and how we're improving our online presence - for all of our users
DFID Bloggers
The sun sets on 2008!
Posted 8 January 2009
Well, the sun has set on 2008, and what a beautiful sunset it was. My friend Marie took this picture on the 29th December from the Marginal Road overlooking Maputo Bay. There is much to inspire a person in Mozambique... Read more
In the news
Joint statement from DFID and FCO on current situation in Sri Lanka
06/01/2009
DFID pledges £4 million to help food and water shortages in Gaza
06/01/2009
Centre for Climate and Development
05/01/2009
Douglas Alexander announces up to $10 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza
31/12/2008
Statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza from Douglas Alexander
28/12/2008
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