A selection of images capturing the incredible work of local aid workers who are often the first responders in the aftermath of a disaster and work in some of the world's most challenging environments.

Despite the many challenges delivering aid within this context, DEC charities are working with their local partners to support the most vulnerable, with many already having had a presence in the country before the earthquake.

Powerful earthquakes in Myanmar have caused catastrophic devastation. Survivors urgently need critical support. Please donate now.

Powerful earthquakes in Myanmar have caused catastrophic devastation. Survivors urgently need critical support. Please donate now.

Two years on from 2023's devastating earthquakes, here are some stories of how DEC charities have been helping people rebuild their lives.

Boxing Day 2024 marks 20 years since a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of northern Sumatra, triggering a massive tsunami that devastated millions of lives. The impact of the response, and the changes to how we deliver aid, are still being felt today.

Your donations helped people in Turkey and Syria recover from the devastating earthquakes in 2023, providing vital aid and helping survivors on the long road to recovery.

This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.

On International Women's Day, the DEC's Shagufta Yaqub remembers three women she met in the aftermath of the February 2023 earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria.

In February 2023, the DEC launched the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal after devastating earthquakes hit areas of southern Turkey and northwest Syria. The appeal has now raised raised over £150million.

This report looks at how DEC charities have been supporting survivors in the first six months of the response in both Turkey and Syria.