The DEC launched an appeal after an outbreak of Ebola spread from Guinea to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.

The DEC's Director of Programmes and Accountability explains how international aid has changed in recent years.

Donations to the DEC Afghanistan Crisis Appeal are a lifeline for families facing hunger and suffering across the country. Here’s how DEC charities and their local partners have helped families struggling to survive, and will continue to support them in the months ahead.

Conflict in the Middle East has devastated lives across the region, and millions have fled their homes in search of safety. The humanitarian needs are incredibly high.