Mercy Corps: Britain's Commitment to 'Leave No One Behind' Will Be Left at Risk by FCO and DFID Merger
June 17, 2020
June 17, 2020
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 17 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement by Executive Director Simon O'Connell regarding the British Prime Minister's announcement of a merger between Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office:
"UK aid is world class, innovative and evidence-based. It delivers impact for the most vulnerable communities around the world, is vital to Britain's global reputation and influence, and has never been more needed . . .
"UK aid is world class, innovative and evidence-based. It delivers impact for the most vulnerable communities around the world, is vital to Britain's global reputation and influence, and has never been more needed . . .