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
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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