Background

UK Government – DCA donor

In 2020, the UK Government united development (DFID) and diplomacy (FCO) in one new department: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Funded by the FCDO, UK Aid Direct supports small and medium sized civil society organisations to deliver the Global Goals.

DCA projects funded by UK Government

Learnings for refining future efforts and scaling up the anticipatory action approach on humanitarian and development context.
Nepal

All About Anticipatory Action: Lessons from Mahakali Basin for Upscaling

Learnings for refining future efforts and scaling up the anticipatory action approach on humanitarian and development context.

Affordable women's group in Bondeni settlement, Nakuru County, Kenya is one of the groups supported by DCA in partnership with WEL in the project.
Kenya

Empowering women to fight and prevent gender based violence.

Women empowerment through mentorship and economic support.

Ukraine

Photo story: EU Funding to Mine Clearance and Assistance for Victims of War in Ukraine

DCA-NCA is supporting those, who have lost their homes or been injured in the war, while clearing lands from explosives to limit further casualties.

A group of rightsholders during the pastry training
Syria

Empowering Vulnerable Communities in Northeast Syria

Addressing gaps in relation to protection, shelter and early recovery in Ar-Raqqa

South Sudan

Irene’s Restaurant serves opportunities

Mandazis and beans are on the menu at Irene’s Restaurant. Cooked with determination and served with a bigger plan; a brighter future for her children.

Ukraine

Kateryna Survived Artillery Strike: “I Didn’t know How Many Documents I Needed to Start Over”

Since 2022, over 12,000 civilians have been killed and 27,000 injured in Ukraine. With EU funding, victims of war like Kateryna are helped to recover.

South Sudan

Conflict, climate change, and hunger in Pibor

Conflict, insecurity and climatic changes fuel humanitarian needs in South Sudan. In 2024 An estimated 9 million people were in critical need of aid.

Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Syria as Thousands Flee Violence
Syria

Displaced Again: A Plea for Stability

Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Syria as Thousands Flee Violence

Ukraine

Essential Support for Ukrainians near the Frontline

Improving Mental Health, Protection, and Clean Water for conflict-affected areas of southern Ukraine.

Ukraine

Restoring Safe Lands

Allowing families to safely return, rebuild, and use the land for farming again.