Penny Appeal

Coronavirus Emergency

The numbers are escalating rapidly, with the death toll tragically increasing. As we know, those most at risk are the people who are already vulnerable in our society; the elderly, the disabled, the poor and the homeless.
£18,072
raised of £20,000 target
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Coronavirus Emergency

Crisis upon crisis; year after year.

Syria has been at war for 9 years, and Gaza has been under attack for decades.

Now, with the threat of the coronavirus tearing through refugee camps and taking even more lives, vulnerable people are now more at risk than ever.

Penny Appeal are working with local partners in Syria and Gaza to provide people in need with Hygiene Kits, Food Packs and Coronavirus Testing Kits, while raising awareness of how to prevent the spread of the virus.

Were all affected by the coronavirus pandemic - but here in the UK, we have the luxury of clean water, safe homes and free healthcare.

People in refugee camps in Syria, Gaza and around the world do not have that luxury.

70 million people have been forced by persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations to flee their homes, according to the UN. Whilst there are currently no known cases of the coronavirus in refugee camps, this is likely due to be a result of a lack of testing.

We need to help these extremely vulnerable people to get prepared and stay safe, because we know that the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in refugee camps are the perfect breeding-grounds for viruses to spread rapidly.

Were working with incredible partners on the ground in Syria and Gaza, who are risking their lives to bring essential aid to refugees. Please give generously your donations will have a huge impact in helping prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Food and Hygiene Pack - £50

could provide a food pack and hygiene pack

Food Pack and Testing Kit - £100

Could provide a food pack and testing kit

Food Pack, Testing Kit and Hygiene Pack - £160

Could provide a food pack, testing kit and hygiene pack

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Penny Appeal

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Penny Appeal makes charity affordable and rewardable. We work in 30 crisis-hit countries, providing life-saving aid to the poor and needy to help alleviate poverty and transform lives for just pennies per day. Your small change can help us make a big difference – every penny really does count.

Donation summary

Total raised
£18,071.31
+ £1,910.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£17,511.81
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£408.00
Donations via fundraisers
£17,663.31

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