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<p>NGOs are key partners for DFID in responding to the unprecedented challenges arising
from COVID-19. We know that in many places NGOs will be best placed to meet the needs
of those most at risk. About one quarter of our country programmes are delivered through
CSOs.</p><p>The Secretary of State recently announced a further £200 million for charities
and international organisations to tackle coronavirus in developing countries, which
brings DFID’s total support to date to £744 million. This includes funding for NGOs,
including UK charities.</p><p>DFID is also adapting its programmes across our country
network to respond to COVID-19 and we have committed significant new funding through
the multilateral system. NGOs are also receiving significant extra funding through
the DFID COVID-19 Hygiene and Behaviour Change Coalition. We will continue to keep
our humanitarian investments under review.</p><p>DFID has been engaging regularly
with the NGO sector to understand the challenges they are facing in tackling the COVID-19
pandemic, including regular virtual meetings with Baroness Sugg and our Permanent
Secretary, Nick Dyer. There will also be a roundtable on 21 May with the Secretary
of State.</p>
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