Appeals
Appeals
The DEC launches appeals when large-scale disasters hit countries without the capacity to respond. Find all of our current and previous appeals below.
East Africa Crisis Appeal 2017
The DEC launched an appeal after one of the worst droughts in generations devastated East Africa in March 2017. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.
Yemen Crisis Appeal
The DEC launched an appeal after the civil war pushed Yemen to the brink, with 20 million people in need. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.
Nepal Earthquake Appeal
The DEC launched an appeal after a huge earthquake shook Nepal in 2015. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.
Ebola Crisis Appeal
The DEC launched an appeal after an outbreak of Ebola spread from Guinea to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.
Gaza Crisis Appeal 2014
This appeal is now closed. Thanks to generous donations from the public more that £19 million was raised for people affected by the crisis.
Philippines Typhoon Appeal
The DEC launched an appeal after in 2013 Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines, killing thousands. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.
Syria Crisis Appeal 2013
The DEC launched an appeal after two years of civil war left 9 million people in need. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.