United Kingdom Department for International Development
| Key contacts | Main website |
| Trade/economic growth website | |
| @DFID_UK | |
| Type | Bilateral |
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is the UK’s primary source for funding to end extreme poverty.
DFID aims to reduce poverty around the world by: committing to creating economic growth; furthering education and health; empowering women and girls; promoting good governance and democracy; adapting to climate change and investing in renewable energy in developing world
DFID has identified 28 priority countries, including: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.