Girls in school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan The UK government is committed to getting two million more girls into school in Pakistan by 2015. UK aid has already helped more than 590,000 girls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stay in school over the last few years by giving them small cash stipends. Find out more › (Photo: Vicki Francis, UK Department for International Development)
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Girls in school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

The UK government is committed to getting two million more girls into school in Pakistan by 2015. UK aid has already helped more than 590,000 girls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stay in school over the last few years by giving them small cash stipends.

Find out more ›

(Photo: Vicki Francis, UK Department for International Development)

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British Embassy Open House Day On Saturday, May 12, European Embassies throughout Washington DC will open their doors for the EU’s Open House Day. Starting at 10:00 am, the British Embassy will host an interactive and family-friendly bazaar celebrating UK sport, culture, and tradition. 2012 is an exciting year for Great Britain with the Olympic and Paralympics Games and the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. With the theme “This is GREAT Britain”, the Embassy will showcase the GREAT aspects of an innovative and dynamic UK and the unparalleled partnership we share with the people of the United States. Highlights include: Activities for families include face painting, learning how to play soccer; cricket; and golf, making a tiara, and writing congratulatory messages to Her Majesty the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee. Enjoy traditional British food, drink and music, with whisky tastings by Macallan and fare from Union Jack’s Pub – plus hear ‘God Save the Queen’ performed by the British School children and interact with Shakespearian players. Tour the Ambassador’s Residence’s symmetrical garden with its double stairs and paths leading to the rose garden and lawns, which are surrounded by trees, several of which were planted by members of the Royal Family. Hear about the best in British business by meeting our sponsors and hearing about their organisations. Early visitors will receive a free and eco-friendly British Embassy tote bag and enter for a chance to win a trip to Northern Ireland. For event updates follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check-in on Foursquare when you arrive! — Learn More ›
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British Embassy Open House Day

On Saturday, May 12, European Embassies throughout Washington DC will open their doors for the EU’s Open House Day.

Starting at 10:00 am, the British Embassy will host an interactive and family-friendly bazaar celebrating UK sport, culture, and tradition. 2012 is an exciting year for Great Britain with the Olympic and Paralympics Games and the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. With the theme “This is GREAT Britain”, the Embassy will showcase the GREAT aspects of an innovative and dynamic UK and the unparalleled partnership we share with the people of the United States.

Highlights include:

  • Activities for families include face painting, learning how to play soccer; cricket; and golf, making a tiara, and writing congratulatory messages to Her Majesty the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee.
  • Enjoy traditional British food, drink and music, with whisky tastings by Macallan and fare from Union Jack’s Pub – plus hear ‘God Save the Queen’ performed by the British School children and interact with Shakespearian players.
  • Tour the Ambassador’s Residence’s symmetrical garden with its double stairs and paths leading to the rose garden and lawns, which are surrounded by trees, several of which were planted by members of the Royal Family.
  • Hear about the best in British business by meeting our sponsors and hearing about their organisations.
  • Early visitors will receive a free and eco-friendly British Embassy tote bag and enter for a chance to win a trip to Northern Ireland.

For event updates follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check-in on Foursquare when you arrive! — Learn More ›

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British Embassy Open House Day On Saturday, May 12, European Embassies throughout Washington DC will open their doors for the EU’s Open House Day. Starting at 10:00 am, the British Embassy will host an interactive and family-friendly bazaar celebrating UK sport, culture, and tradition. 2012 is an exciting year for Great Britain with the Olympic and Paralympics Games and the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. With the theme “This is GREAT Britain”, the Embassy will showcase the GREAT aspects of an innovative and dynamic UK and the unparalleled partnership we share with the people of the United States. Highlights include: Activities for families include face painting, learning how to play soccer; cricket; and golf, making a tiara, and writing congratulatory messages to Her Majesty the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee. Enjoy traditional British food, drink and music, with whisky tastings by Macallan and fare from Union Jack’s Pub – plus hear ‘God Save the Queen’ performed by the British School children and interact with Shakespearian players. Tour the Ambassador’s Residence’s symmetrical garden with its double stairs and paths leading to the rose garden and lawns, which are surrounded by trees, several of which were planted by members of the Royal Family. Hear about the best in British business by meeting our sponsors and hearing about their organisations. Early visitors will receive a free and eco-friendly British Embassy tote bag and enter for a chance to win a trip to Northern Ireland. For event updates follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check-in on Foursquare when you arrive! — Learn More ›
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British Embassy Open House Day

On Saturday, May 12, European Embassies throughout Washington DC will open their doors for the EU’s Open House Day.

Starting at 10:00 am, the British Embassy will host an interactive and family-friendly bazaar celebrating UK sport, culture, and tradition. 2012 is an exciting year for Great Britain with the Olympic and Paralympics Games and the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. With the theme “This is GREAT Britain”, the Embassy will showcase the GREAT aspects of an innovative and dynamic UK and the unparalleled partnership we share with the people of the United States.

Highlights include:

  • Activities for families include face painting, learning how to play soccer; cricket; and golf, making a tiara, and writing congratulatory messages to Her Majesty the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee.
  • Enjoy traditional British food, drink and music, with whisky tastings by Macallan and fare from Union Jack’s Pub – plus hear ‘God Save the Queen’ performed by the British School children and interact with Shakespearian players.
  • Tour the Ambassador’s Residence’s symmetrical garden with its double stairs and paths leading to the rose garden and lawns, which are surrounded by trees, several of which were planted by members of the Royal Family.
  • Hear about the best in British business by meeting our sponsors and hearing about their organisations.
  • Early visitors will receive a free and eco-friendly British Embassy tote bag and enter for a chance to win a trip to Northern Ireland.

For event updates follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check-in on Foursquare when you arrive! — Learn More ›

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Are you prepared for your trip this Christmas?

A few simple preparations before you travel can help to make your Christmas holiday safe and trouble free.

If you do get into problems while abroad then we are here to help, but you can avoid a lot of difficulties in the first place by following these basic tips:

  • take out comprehensive travel insurance - make sure it covers you for any activities you are likely to undertake such as extreme or water sports
  • check the Foreign Office advice for the country you are visiting
  • check the NaTHNaC website or contact your GP’s surgery as early as possible before you travel to find out if you need any vaccinations or other medication
  • for certain countries your passport must be valid for 6 months after the date you travel – check the entry requirements section of the travel advice for the country you are travelling to
  • take enough money for your trip and some back-up funds in a mix of cash and cards

Visiting friends or family abroad?
You still need to take the same preparations as if you were going on holiday. Foreign Office research from earlier this year showed that nearly half of young people did not take out insurance the last time they stayed with family and friends.

Further information:

Source: ukinusa.fco.gov.uk

Visiting friends and family overseas? Be prepared…

When travelling overseas to visit friends and family, it’s all too easy to feel you’re simply going home because you feel familiar with your destination.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/friendsandfamily

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Visiting friends and family overseas? Be prepared…

When travelling overseas to visit friends and family, it’s all too easy to feel you’re simply going home because you feel familiar with your destination.

(via ukforeignoffice)

Source: youtube.com

Peer educators walk, talk and teach UK aid is supporting MSI’s partnership with Africa Directions, a youth led charity, to find innovative ways of educating communities in Zambia about family planning. “We have a lot of women who get in to marriage at a tender age and who are not using contraceptives,” explains MSI peer educator Kaunda Ngulube. “So you find that 18-year-old girls are already married with three kids. Most of them are unplanned so we need to be telling people about condom use and contraceptives.” UK aid is helping at least 10 million more women to use contraceptives so they can plan their families and give their children a better chance in life. Our work with MSI is just one of the innovative ways that we’re helping to increase awareness about family planning. To find out more visit www.dfid.gov.uk/changinglives (Photo via DFID - UK Department for International Development on Flickr)
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Peer educators walk, talk and teach

UK aid is supporting MSI’s partnership with Africa Directions, a youth led charity, to find innovative ways of educating communities in Zambia about family planning.

“We have a lot of women who get in to marriage at a tender age and who are not using contraceptives,” explains MSI peer educator Kaunda Ngulube. “So you find that 18-year-old girls are already married with three kids. Most of them are unplanned so we need to be telling people about condom use and contraceptives.”

UK aid is helping at least 10 million more women to use contraceptives so they can plan their families and give their children a better chance in life.

Our work with MSI is just one of the innovative ways that we’re helping to increase awareness about family planning. To find out more visit www.dfid.gov.uk/changinglives

(Photo via DFID - UK Department for International Development on Flickr)

Source: Flickr / dfid

Visiting friends and family overseas? Be prepared…

When travelling overseas to visit friends and family, it’s all too easy to feel you’re simply going home because you feel familiar with your destination.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/friendsandfamily

(Video via ukforeignoffice)

Source: youtube.com

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