With £14 million raised after the DEC extended our Coronavirus Appeal to include India, DEC charities have scaled up their work, but warn that there is more to do.

Donations to our appeal are now funding work in Afghanistan, DR Congo, India, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Yemen and the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.

Indian aid workers tell of “extremely challenging” situation in responding to the wave of coronavirus infections.

DEC charities long-standing presence in India means that they have licences and bank accounts required by law that are reportedly causing problems for some NGOs.

Rates of coronavirus in rural areas are thought to be three times higher than reported, with a lack of doctors and health facilities a major concern.

Around the UK individuals, communities, associations and companies have been fundraising for our Coronavirus Appeal.

"India needs the world’s help now," say aid workers as the coronavirus crisis there continues to worsen.