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Kimberly Wyatt sees UK aid in action in Ghana

Posted by: Kimberly Wyatt, singer, dancer, TV personality, Posted on: 20 October 2015 - Categories: Africa, Education, Ghana

Only half of children lucky enough to attend kindergarten classes in Ghana are taught by formally trained teachers. Resources are scarce for these four and five year olds too, there’s only enough workbooks to share one between three and even …

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The Great Gatsby - Tanzania's self-made women

Posted by: Kirstie Allsopp, Television Presenter, Posted on: 12 October 2013 - Categories: Development Debates, Economic Development, Girls & Women, Tanzania

When I was first told I'd be meeting a Tanzanian poultry farmer during my visit to see Red Nose Day and UK government cash at work, a good few images came to mind. An expanse of rural land filled with …

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Girls allowed: empowering women in Uganda

Posted by: Kimberley Walsh, Pop star and actress, Posted on: 13 August 2013 - Categories: Africa, Development Debates, Girls & Women

One in 3 women across the world has experienced domestic violence. It’s a horrible thought, but based on this statistic, the chances are we may all know someone who has been suffering in silence. Living with the fear of violence …

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