1896 US provided food aid for foreign countries struggling. 1929 Colonial Development Act in UK. British government determined to send grants overseas for development projects. 1940 British Colonial and Welfare Act – Funding is now allowed to be extended to social projects. 1944 Bretton Woods, USA 700 delegates from 44 countries dedicated themselves to erecting […]

When I was a teenager I was plagued with guilt.  I could not come to terms with the fact that I lived in comparative luxury whilst some people in the world were starving to death. So I used to give half of my pocket money each week to charity.   In recent times I have […]