Martin Parsons: A humanitarian catastrophe looms for IS victims – our Government could avert it

Diverting an RAF flight to supply specially insulated tents to Erbil before winter would save thousands of lives

Cllr Chris Whitehouse: Ministers must make the case for the overseas aid target

We can be proud of our work around the world – but we must persuade voters that it is necessary and well-targeted.

Matthew Glanville: Iraq, IS – and a failure of British intelligence

Without any significant understanding of the religious, tribal and political background we will never be able to control terrorism at its sources.

Jeremy Lefroy MP: Let’s celebrate the achievements of vaccination programmes – and aim even higher

Millions of lives have been saved – and the right approach can save millions more.

The aid budget increased 28 per cent last year – what have we got to show for it?

If aid is about development, helping allies or promoting peace and prosperity, we need to see the fruits of our £10.6 billion.

Nirj Deva MEP: Property rights should be at the centre of aid policy

In the European Parliament, MEPs have adopted a report that I drafted calling for this shift in EU development efforts

Three out of five Tory members believe that overseas aid money should be used to tackle Britain’s flood damage

But over a third do not. Indeed, the proportion holding that view constitutes almost two in five activists.

Marina Yannakoudakis MEP: A three-point plan to end Female Genital Mutilation

If we do not stop this barbaric practice, we will have failed to protect young girls from horrific abuse.

Heresy of the week: Foreign aid really can work

Modern-day Multhusians insist that reducing child mortality will only result in overpopulation and all the problems that come with it. But are they right?

Sajid Javid MP: UK aid is securing a brighter future for the world’s children 


Rather than the outdated idea of aid as a handout, we should treat it as an investment.

Justin Forsyth: Where children aren’t dreaming of a White Christmas

In Syria, temperatures may drop to minus six – and, all over the world, children are paying the ultimate price of conflict. Yet hope and progress are alive.

What is the Government’s foreign policy? Is trade or freedom more important?

Cameron once prized “freedom and democracy.” But now he ignores both to win trade from China.

What do CF members believe? Mo Metcalf-Fisher presents new polling

Are they for or against the EU, foreign aid, military action in Syria, immigration, global warming, capital punishment and abortion?

Coming your way: The money revolution

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