People are left with the psychological trauma of losing loved ones and are struggling to earn a living, writes Susmita Guha, Senior Manager West Bengal, Save the Children India.

The threat of winter looms in Syria where people are already dying from conflict and Covid, says aid worker Shahinaz Muamar, from a local partner of a DEC charity.

Hunger is rising in Yemen and Covid related deaths have escalated. The future looks very bad, with Covid, or without Covid, writes Mohammed Basha, Food Security and Livelihood Leader, Oxfam Yemen.

Working with media and corporate partners is central to how the DEC runs appeals and maximises funds raised for people affected by disasters.

DEC charities provided a lifeline to people in Afghanistan, after drought and economic collapse left millions hungry. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.