Archbishop of York responds to PM’s Defence spending announcement and cuts to UK Aid

Hope and Homes for Children Statement on UK Aid Budget Cut

Overseas Development Assistance is not charity, nor is it a cost or burden. It is an investment in humanity. Millions of families, and many more millions of children, have their health, education and homes secured as both the direct and indirect consequences of aid. Their well-being and the economic benefits this promotes increases the likelihood of global peace, stability and opportunity, and very significantly reduces human suffering. I have s…

Move to cut UK aid will “destroy Labour’s legacy on international development” say NGO leaders in letter to PM and Treasury

138 leaders of NGOs from across the UK, including Save the Children UK, Oxfam GB, World Vision UK, ONE, Christian Aid, Action Aid UK, Islamic Relief,

UK aid cuts will impact children in the most vulnerable situations - SOS Children's Villages

This week’s announcement of drastic UK government aid cuts is deeply concerning, particularly for children and families in the most vulnerable situations and at risk of separation. These children, young people and families often rely on international support, particularly in times of crisis. As the largest global organisation dedicated to supporting children without parental care, or those at risk of losing it, we know that they are some of the …

Archbishop of York responds to PM’s Defence spending announcement and cuts to UK Aid

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell has expressed concern over the Government’s decision to cut Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income, following the Prime Minister’s announcement of increased defence spending. While acknowledging the need for investment in national security, Archbishop Stephen has questioned whether reducing vital aid funding is the right approach. He said: “Defence and development…