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Non-formal (additional) Aid resources

“Do not eat on your own”

satisfaction, positive affect, grit, and hope. When considering health, we have found that a
higher sense of purpose relates to fewer negative daily symptoms, predicts greater longevity,

and predicts more beneficial cognitive outcomes. Sense of purpose also appears connected to
greater comfort with and openness to diversity.”
"THE MULTIFACETED BENEFITS OF PURPOSE IN LIFE," n.d., 11. 490
Pfund, Gabrielle N, and Patrick L Hill.
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“ A report published in March 2013 asked 'Is the Government ready for ageing?'2013 In seeking
to answer the question, it should be understood that no single department has overall

responsibility to address all of the challenges presented by demographic shift faced by the UK
or to capitalise on the opportunities this presents. Rather, the implications are spread across
many departments, with policies implemented by one often having a direct or indirect effect on

another.
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These relationships mean that one department's policies can potentially achieve others'

objectives. In some cases, the department that implements a policy will not be the one that
benefits most from it, or the benefits will be shared between many departments. “
"Future of an ageing population" 491
(UK) Government for Science
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Community Twinning

It should shame our people as to just how few community twinning arrangements there are

between the UK and Africa’s least developed nations. A sense of obligation to ex-colonies
should have meant that we went out of our way to establish and maintain ties with local

communities in these countries. But there are other compelling reasons. Community

twinning projects have the potential to

increase the proportion of UK population who ‘understand’ Africa, feel connected with Africa /
reduce the use of negative stereotypes & racism generally
raise the aspirations of local Africans, increase their motivation to adopt ‘change’

add to / increase formal ODA aid resources as individuals, groups and communities undertake
their own initiatives
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“ Foreign aid is most effective when used as a 'bottom-up' development tool, which places

power and agency in the hands of local communities. There are several reasons for this, rooted