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DEC Coronavirus Appeal: India extension ends
Funds raised between 28 April and 9 June 2021 for India totalled £14 million.
Coronavirus Appeal Six-Month Report
How funds raised by the DEC were spent to combat Covid-19 in seven of the world's most fragile places.
Even a war comes to an end - but not Covid
Indian aid workers tell of “extremely challenging” situation in responding to the wave of coronavirus infections.
DEC charities not prevented from delivering aid by Indian NGO law
DEC charities long-standing presence in India means that they have licences and bank accounts required by law that are reportedly causing problems for some NGOs.
Himesh Patel backs urgent DEC appeal for India as Covid-19 escalation continues
Yesterday, Tenet and The Luminaries actor Himesh Patel backs the DEC Coronavirus Appeal for India in a new video.
Aid workers in rural India warn of 'unnoticed disaster'
Rates of coronavirus in rural areas are thought to be three times higher than reported, with a lack of doctors and health facilities a major concern.
UK public pull together for India
Around the UK individuals, communities, associations and companies have been fundraising for our Coronavirus Appeal.