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Closed 31/12/2017
Disasters Emergency Committee

East Africa Crisis Appeal

Hunger on a massive scale is looming across East Africa. If we don’t act now, it will get much worse.
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Closed on 31/12/2017
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Story

Drought and conflict have left 16 million people on the brink of starvation and in urgent need of food, water and medical treatment. People are already dying in South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia.

Women and children are suffering the most; more than 800,000 children under five are severely malnourished. Without immediate treatment, they are at risk of starving to death. 

DEC member charities are already delivering life-saving assistance in all affected countries. But, they need more money to help reduce the scale and severity of the crisis. Don’t delay. Donate.

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Disasters Emergency Committee

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At times of overseas emergency, the DEC brings together a unique alliance of the UK's aid, corporate, public and broadcasting sectors to rally the nation's compassion, and ensure that funds raised go to DEC agencies best placed to deliver effective and timely relief to people most in need.

Donation summary

Total raised
£120,334.70
+ £22,779.70 Gift Aid
Online donations
£119,460.88
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£66,904.33
Donations via fundraisers
£53,430.37

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