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<p>DFID’s work has been pivotal in supporting the governments of Bangladesh and Nepal
to respond quickly and effectively to help people who have been affected. In each
affected country:</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Bangladesh</strong>: DFID made the first
international contribution of £660,000 – the largest contributor after Government
of Bangladesh itself -to those affected by the floods, via a consortium of NGOs. This
will help over 60,000 people with food, shelter, and water and sanitation.</li><li><strong>Nepal:</strong>
DFID has also allocated £400,000 to the Nepal Red Cross Society for water, sanitation,
livelihood recovery and health. DFID has also responded through the START Fund global
consortia of NGOs, which responds to small and medium emergencies. The multi-donor
global START Fund has allocated £325,000.</li><li><strong>India:</strong> The START
Fund has allocated £400,000 for India. The Indian Government has not requested assistance.</li><li><strong>Pakistan</strong>:
DFID has funded a rapid assessment around Karachi and Sindh to identify potential
needs.</li></ul><p> </p>
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