My Lords, I declare that I am the founder and chairman of the UK-Nepal Trade and Investment Forum and vice-chair of the APPG on Nepal. The situation in Nepal is dire: it needs our immediate help. I
My Lords, I very much welcome the spending review and its priorities of protecting lives and livelihoods, strengthening public services and investing in infrastructure. The climate change emergency
On 16th September 2020, Lord Sheikh opened a zoom meeting hosted by the Muslim Charities Forum (MCF). This meeting brought together various Muslim charities, so that they could coordinate and
My Lords, I commend the Government on their commitment to provide £744 million to combat Covid-19 globally. I refer to the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, which I have visited. It is the largest
My Lords, we all appreciate that Covid-19 is a hidden enemy that attacks anyone, anywhere in the world. Some countries overseas are in dire straits. It is important that we continue to provide help
Lord Sheikh attended and spoke at Commonwealth Future’s luncheon for the launch of their ‘2020 Vision’ campaign to promote eye care and the avoidance of preventable eyesight throughout the
The FIRE AID and International Development Conference was held at the London Fire Brigade HQ on 1st November 2019. The conference was opened by Jim Fitzpatrick MP who is the Chair of FIRE AID. The
My Lords, I am pleased to speak briefly in the gap. I begin by saying that I, with my close family and friends, have our own charity, which is entirely funded by us. In addition, I am a patron of two
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that funds allocated to international development are spent in accordance with their objectives. Baroness
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to focus international development aid on fragile and conflict-affected states. Baroness Verma: My Lords, focusing