A series of devastating earthquakes have hit southern Turkey and north-west Syria killing at least 50,000 people (true figures are estimated to be significantly higher) and injuring many more.

People have been left without shelter in freezing winter conditions. Access to clean water will likely be a challenge, bringing the risk of cholera and other diseases.

DEC charities and their local partners are among the first responders, working with locally-led relief efforts to ensure people have food, clean water and a place to rest in the blistering temperatures of the region where at night the temperature can fall below -9. The situation is URGENT and I am hoping that you are able to help us.

What we are doing to help!!

As a team we have set ourselves a challenge of walking minimum of 5000 steps per day for the month of March. #Walkingtosavelifes

NatWest group will also match colleague and customer donations up to £100,000 between now and 30 June or until the £100,000 has been used.

People need help now. Please donate.