New Funding Announced to Address Dire Humanitarian Needs The UK government has pledged an additional £19 million in humanitarian funding to support the people of Gaza amidst a deepening crisis. International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds made the announcement during her three-day regional visit, which includes participation in a high-level humanitarian conference in Cairo. The gathering has brought together global leaders to collaborate on delivering urgent relief to Gaza and addressing its escalating humanitarian challenges. The new funding comprises £12 million directed to the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Food Programme (WFP). To…
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The UK Government has launched the One Big Thing 2024 initiative, an innovative programme designed to inspire civil servants to implement small, impactful changes that drive innovation across various departments. This programme is set to run from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025 and aims to equip 470,000 civil servants with the tools, skills, and motivation needed to generate and experiment with new ideas. In partnership with Wazoku, a scale-up renowned for its innovation platform, the initiative encourages civil servants to collaborate, track their progress, and share innovative concepts across departments. By fostering a culture of collaboration, the programme…