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Find out more

If you are interested in finding out more about the problems that developing countries face and how you can help to make a real difference to the lives of millions of people living in poverty, then:

cover photo of the 'rough guide to a better world'Read the Rough Guide to a Better World

This book explains some of the reasons for poverty in developing countries and also offers suggestions for how individuals can help. The Rough Guide to a Better World is available FREE at Post Offices nationwide, by calling the DFID Public Enquiry Point: 0845 300 4100 and can be downloaded from external linkhttp://www.roughguidebetterworld.com

Sign up for the DFID e-bulletin

A free, regular email with development news, jobs and chances to have your say about what we do.

cover photo of developments magazineRead Developments

This is a FREE quarterly magazine produced by the Department for International Development about development issues available at external linkhttp://www.developments.org.uk

Use the web 

You'll find a list of useful websites in Contact Points. Many of them give information about projects and programmes carried out around the world and also offer different ways to get involved in the fight against global poverty.