We only launch an appeal when we know we can help, and we have three criteria to help ensure that we launch the right appeals at the right time.

This strategy underpins our mission to raise funds to save, protect and rebuild the lives of people impacted by major disasters in countries without the ability to respond at scale.

When large-scale disasters hit countries without the capacity to respond, the DEC brings together 15 leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently.

We are committed to ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. We work together with people living in the most difficult situations, to bring about lasting change to lives, livelihoods and communities.