Bangladesh Cyclone
This appeal has now closed and the total funds raised by the DEC from the British public for the Bangladesh Cyclone Appeal currently stand at £9 Million. On 15th November 2007,
cyclone Sidr with strong winds over 155 miles per hour crossed from the northern Bay of Bengal triggering a high tidal surge 15 feet high which swept inland and devastated a total of 30 districts of Bangladesh.
On 22nd November, the DEC launched an appeal for funds from the public to enable Member Agencies to respond to the need of the affected communities.
Headline Achievements (3 Months)
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Relief Items Distributed
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Water and Sanitation
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Shelter and Education
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Health
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Livelihoods
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DEC members have capacity and long-term presence in Bangladesh - including pre-positioned staff and resources - to deliver humanitarian relief. These are: World Vision, Tearfund, Save the Children, Oxfam, Islamic Relief, HelpAge International, Concern Worldwide, Christian Aid, Care International UK, CAFOD, British Red Cross through International Red Crescent and Red Cross, and ActionAid.
Read the Bangladesh Appeal: Summary of Activity at 3 months stage 07-08