How does Penny Appeal help the  refugees?

Forced to flee for their lives, these vulnerable people face a perilous journey towards safety. Countless refugees, including children, are missing and presumed dead, as they're being forced to risk everything to escape the brutal persecution.

Far from home and afraid for their lives, most are now dependent on aid for all their basic needs – food, water, shelter and medical care. 

We've been working in Burma constructing barracks and shelters for internally displaced people in Say Tha Mar Gyi Camp near Sittwe Township particularly. This area is  the epicentre of community violence in Arakan - where more than 250,000 civilians have seen food supplies cut off in the latest round of violence. 

Over 680 Rohingyans thus far have benefited from the construction of these provisions, and our partners are working on the development and construction of further household shelters for families in Pauk Taw Township as part of our resettlement project.

We are also responding to the crisis by way of providing essential food and  items in Myanmar.

The situation is constantly changing, and whilst we have been delivering long-term aid within Myanmar, we are currently being forced to stand by as the Government is refusing to allow aid through for the  community. We have teams in neighbouring Bangladesh where we are distributing as much aid as possible to those fleeing the violence.

Please donate today to help the  refugees who now need your help more than ever.

£50 FOOD PACK: Our food packs contain nutritional items like pasta, rice, sugar and chick peas; they can support families for an entire month.

£100 FAMILY ESSENTIALS KIT: Simple things such as hygiene and sanitation items, clothes and blankets can make a big difference to the health of refugees.

£200 WATER SUPPLY: Reliable access to a safe source of clean water is vital for survival.

£2,800 SHELTER: Each shelter can house eight families, providing warmth, security and protection for around 64 people.