Find out how we're helping people to lift themselves out of poverty
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It's up to all of us. In our interdependent world, we all have a part to play to make this world a better place for everyone - rich and poor.
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You can help fight poverty in lots of ways from campaigning to volunteering, find out more
How you can help
Make your voice heard by writing to your MP or sending a E-petition to Number 10 Downing St
Have your say
DFID supports many volunteering schemes, read more about Platform 2 and Diaspora volunteers
Volunteering
Disasters like floods and earthquake have devastating effects on local communities, find out more here about what you can do and how you can help in the long term
Disasters and emergencies
DFID sponsors TV soaps and radio programmes across the world that highlight issues in poverty and development, watch one here
DFID-sponsored TV and Radio
Find out more about DFID's work with schools including Global School Partnerships and our teaching resources
For schools
Campaigns make a difference, find out more about Fair Trade campaigns and the ethical compass
Campaigns
Developments will tell you what you want to know about how development is taking place around the world, and it's free
Developments magazine
Meet the nine 16 – 24 year olds taking on the big names in development
DFID youth reporters
