As the violence in Ukraine intensifies the safety of people fleeing the conflict becomes more concerning by the hour.
At Ukraine’s borders with Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova, thousands of people are arriving with only what they can carry. They face long queues in sub-zero temp…
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DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
Haiti 7.2 magnitude earthquake
Thousands are in need of support in Haiti in the wake of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, the 14th of August 2021.
The earthquake has tragically killed almost 2,000 people and injured countless others. Thousands of homes and buildings, including medical facilities, churches, and schools …
Statement on the humanitarian work of the RNLI in the English Channel
The following is a statement from RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie:
‘I could not be prouder of our amazing volunteer lifeboat crews, who launch to the aid of anyone who is in trouble in or around the water and needs our help. We have done this since the RNLI was founded in 1824 and this will alway…
#DonateDosesNow
Currently, many countries support dose donation in principle and have signalled intent to donate doses later in the year. However, immediate time-bound donations are needed to address the acute shortage this summer and prevent further deadly surges of COVID-19 around the world.
- Donate doses no…
DEC Covid-19 Appeal
Here in the UK we’ve all had to make sacrifices to protect each other and save lives during the coronavirus pandemic, and witnessed the incredible dedication of our amazing NHS staff.
But as we struggle with the virus at home, people around the world need our help – families who have fled viole…
Covid-19 Fund
The world is facing an unprecedented challenge with communities and economies everywhere affected by the growing COVID-19 pandemic. The world is coming together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic bringing governments, organizations from across industries and sectors and individuals together to help res…
DEC Cyclone Idai Appeal
Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe a week ago, leaving behind a trail of destruction, killing 700 people and affecting an estimated 2.6 million people.
Strong winds and widespread flooding ripped apart roads, bridges, houses, schools and health facilities and su…
Oxfam Cyclone Idai Appeal
Your help is needed to reach people in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi who are worst affected by Cyclone Idai. Please give what you can today.
How Oxfam works in emergencies
When catastrophe strikes - such as an earthquake, a conflict, a hurricane or flood – the danger to life and health can q…
East Africa Crisis Appeal
Hunger on a massive scale is looming across East Africa. If we don’t act now, it will get much worse.
Drought and conflict have left 16 million people on the brink of starvation and in urgent need of food, water and medical treatment. People are already dying in South Sudan and Somalia.
…Yemen Crisis Appeal
More than 7 million people in Yemen do not know where their next meal will come from and children are dying from malnutrition.
Yemen has suffered 20 months of conflict, with Saudi Arabia backing the government against Houthi rebels.
The British Red Cross said: "The ongoing conflict in Yemen ha…
#ChildrenofSyria
As the crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic is well into its third year, and the daily headlines focus on military clashes and political efforts to resolve the crisis, the world must not forget the human realities at stake. The risk of losing a generation grows with every day that the situation deteri…
Why I am no longer a Lakeland customer
In November 2015 I became aware of a number of products on sale by Lakeland which show wild animals in a circus setting, I didn't feel this was appropriate and decided to start a petition - I thought this would be a good way to see if there were other people out there who felt the same way as me…
Nepal Earthquake Appeal
On Saturday 25 April, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. It severely shook the lives of at least 5.3 million people and left many homeless. Nepal’s major cities, including the capital Kathmandu, have been badly damaged and rural areas near the epicentre have been completely cut off by…
Ebola Crisis Appeal
The explosive spread of Ebola in West Africa is not just killing the infected but ripping apart health services, devastating communities, and destroying people’s ability to support themselves.
Nearly 5000 people have died and over 10,000 have been infected by the Ebola virus. The outbreak is …
Syria Crisis Appeal
More than two years of war have had a devastating impact on many Syrian families and have left more than six million people in need of aid. In many parts of the country the health system has effectively collapsed, water supplies have been cut and food is in short supply.
In addition, two million …
Philippines Appeal
One of the strongest storms in history has caused enormous destruction across the Philippines, leaving hundreds of thousands of families homeless and without food or safe drinking water.
While the latest reports estimate over 10,000 deaths, Action Against Hunger’s teams have been working around the c…
Haiti Earthquake Appeal
Since an earthquake devastated Port au Prince and the surrounding area on 12 January 2010, funds raised by the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal have helped 1.2 million survivors. Conditions for many remain very difficult but DEC's Member Agencies have provided lifesaving help including:
- Emergency sh…
Haiti Appeal
International charities are appealing for donations to help Haiti. In the UK the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) - an umbrella group which launches and co-ordinates responses to major disasters overseas - has launched a Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
The DEC represents 13 charities, many of which have…
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