United Kingdom

Husband of slain MP Jo Cox quits charities after misconduct claims

"My actions were never malicious but they were at times inappropriate," said Brendan Cox, the widower of murdered British MP Jo Cox.

18/02/2018

United Kingdom

Oxfam Haiti ex-chief denies paying for sex as scandal rocks aid sector

One former aid worker and whistleblower warns the Oxfam scandal is just the tip of the iceberg. He calls for greater scrutiny of the international aid sector.

15/02/2018

Bolivia

Charity uses dating site to find love for Romeo and save his species

Conservationists have failed to find a match for Romeo, a rare Sehuencas water frog, since he was collected by scientists in Bolivia over 10 years ago.

13/02/2018

United Kingdom

Oxfam to face UK government review over Haiti sex worker scandal

Some charity workers based in Haiti were reported to have paid for sex while on a mission to help those affected by the 2010 earthquake

11/02/2018

Afghanistan

Save the Children suspends Afghan operations after Jalalabad attack

The international aid group closes its Afghan offices and temporarily suspends operations after the deadly attack in Jalalabad, claimed by ISIL.

24/01/2018

World News

Oxfam: 42 super-rich hold same wealth as world's poorest 3.7 bln

Charity gives Davos elite food for thought: 82 percent of the wealth created over the past year went to the richest 1 percent of the world's population.

22/01/2018

Belgium

Rising poverty and food prices are being blamed

A baby box where mothers can anonymously leave their new-born to be cared for has had a record year. The charity Moeders voor Moeders in Antwerp says rising poverty and food prices are to blame.

03/01/2018

World News

A Christmas Carol: a modern-day tale of community spirit

How Ahmadi Muslim youths are bringing Christmas to those left on their own during the festive period.

24/12/2017

United Kingdom

Mars bars, gloves and the word of God - all you need for a night in Gl

The Street Pastors are a group of Christian volunteers who walk Scotland's streets doling out support to the needy, hungry, and drunk.

23/12/2017