§ Ms Roseanna CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many British-based aid agencies are currently undertaking work in Afghanistan; and if she will name them. [35712]
§ Clare ShortThe Department for International Development (DFID) works with a number of British and international aid agencies in Afghanistan and funds projects in a variety of sectors including demining, health, community development and education. The British based Agencies which are funded by DFID are as listed. There may be other British NGOs working independently within Afghanistan supported by other donors.
- Afghanaid
- Agency Co-ordinating Body for Afghan Refugees (ACBAR)
- British Agencies Afghan Group
- British Red Cross Society
- CAFOD
- CARE
- Children in Crisis
Non-Departmental Public Body (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) f g Commonwealth Scholarships Commission 10–15 0 0 1 0 11 4 Crown Agents Holding & Realisation Board 7 0 0 0 0 7 0 Economic and Social Committee for Overseas Research 10 2 1 0 0 8 3 Indian Family Pensions Fund Body of Commissioners 10 1 0 0 0 9 0 Know How Fund Advisory Board 20 5 1 0 0 14 0 Overseas Pensions Scheme Advisory Board 4 2 1 0 0 2 0