Saleh Saeed reflects on his visit to Venezuela following the earthquakes that devastated communities and tells why the UK's support through the DEC appeal remains so vital.

On 1 September 2022, the DEC launched the Pakistan Floods Appeal after heavy monsoon rains led to the worst flooding on record. The appeal raised £46.5 million in the first six months. This report looks at how DEC funds have been used to support communities affected by the disater in the immediate aftermath and the first phase of the response.