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.

How DEC charities are supporting people in Myanmar after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated huge areas, affecting millions of people.

Following the announcement of the ceasefire, the DEC and its member charities are monitoring the potential impact on the delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

DEC members and their local partners are already providing lifesaving aid in Gaza. But the needs remain huge. With the anticipated increased aid access our members could do more to reach people with food, shelter and medical support.

His Majesty The King visited St Peter’s Church in Notting Hill to meet and thank DEC staff, volunteers, aid workers and humanitarian experts, fundraisers and those who helped raise £35 million for the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal.

This Giving Tuesday, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is celebrating the amazing efforts of people around the UK who have been raising money for the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal that has now raised an incredible £35 million.

Actors Bilal Hasna and Maisie Richardson-Sellers and content creator Shabaz Ali have lent their support to the appeal, and applauded the incredible dedication of local aid workers in Gaza.

Seven DEC charities are working either directly or through local partners to help people affected by the flooding, including search and rescue operations, providing food and clean water and by receiving evacuees in Mykolaiv, Odesa and other cities.

Discuss making a grant or major gift to the DEC, to fund disaster response and support innovations in the sector.