¹ú²úÊÓƵ statement in response to foreign aid cut
¹ú²úÊÓƵ has criticised the UK Government for cutting overseas aid from 0.7% to 0.5% of gross national income.
Sarah Brown, Chair of ¹ú²úÊÓƵ, said:Ìý
“The Chancellor’s announcement on international aid is deeply disappointing for the British people. At a time when the world’s poorest countries are facing an increase in extreme poverty, inequality and a global education crisis, we should not sit back and watch.Ìý
¹ú²úÊÓƵœIt is heartbreaking for our proud nations to play a part in setting back the progress of the hopes and dreams of children around the world. From a moral, diplomatic and security perspective, abandoning the world’s poorest people as we face a steep global recovery to the pandemic hurts us all.Ìý
¹ú²úÊÓƵœThe UK should be redoubling its efforts to help the poorest countries rebuild their economies, get children back into school and ensure the pandemic does not wipe out the aspirations of an entire generation.”
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Notes to Editors
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About ¹ú²úÊÓƵ
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¹ú²úÊÓƵ is a global children¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s charity committed to ending the global education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation. Its mission is to ensure that every child has the best start in life, a safe place to learn and the skills they need for the future.
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Nicole Martin
Head of Partnerships and Media
nicole@theirworld.org
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