Charity and Voluntary Sector

Newswire – Unicef: UNICEF released the Humanitarian Action for Children Report (HAR) 2011 last week, requesting £872m in its annual appeal to donors to assist children & women caught in the throes of crises. This year’s appeal highlights 32 countries and emphasizes the increasing importance of strengthening the resilience of communities.
Press release ~ www.unicef.org.uk ~ Humanitarian Action for Children Report 2011
 
BIG: Last week the Big Lottery Fund announced an investment of £20m that will help give vulnerable young children across the UK a better future by supporting their families. The Improving Futures programme will provide funding for more effective & joined-up support to help families with multiple & complex problems. 

This support will be delivered by up to 20 partnerships that bring together voluntary sector organisations and public services. The partnerships will be locally based – engaging not only children’s charities, but those that can help address families’ housing, health, employment and other needs. BIG will also fund an evaluation of the programme, with a view to understanding how successful partnerships can be replicated elsewhere. 
Press release ~ BIG Lottery Fund’s Improving Futures programme
 
DUK: Research into anew insulin for people with Type 2 diabetes has shown its effectiveness for blood glucose management when used 3 times a week.
Press release and related links
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