Thursday, 29 January 2009The amount raised as a result of the official broadcast of the Disasters Emergency Appeal (DEC) has doubled overnight to over £1 million helping to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The DEC is delighted with the response to its appeal which will help people struggling in Gaza without food, shelter and medical assistance as a result of conflict.
Brendan Gormley, DEC chief executive, said:
"We really do appreciate the support of the British public who have shown their generosity when confronted with scenes of a dire humanitarian emergency. Their donations will improve the lives of so many civilians caught up in a conflict that was not of their making.
"But there are many more people who need our help. I urge anyone who has not yet donated to give what they can afford.
"All the money raised will go directly to helping the innocent families in Gaza who have been left without basic everyday necessities that we take for granted such as food, shelter and healthcare."
More than 1,300 Palestinians were killed in the conflict which began on December 27. About 100,000 Palestinians have been left homeless in Gaza with many families forced to shelter in severely damaged houses.
A million people in Gaza are now dependent on aid. More than 300,000 people still have no running water. Sewage is running in some residential streets in North Gaza. Water and sanitation services and facilities are on the brink of collapse in some areas.
Aid agency members of the DEC are working to provide aid to hundreds of thousands of people affected.
The DEC consists of:
ActionAid, British Red Cross, CAFOD, CARE International UK, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, Help the Aged, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Save the Children, Tearfund, World Vision.
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Thursday, 29 January 2009
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