# UK government increases Asian disaster donation to £50 million

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2004/12/30/uk-government-increases-asian-disaster-donation-50-million/
- Published: 2004-12-30T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The UK government has increased its funding for relief work for the Asian earthquake/
tsunami disaster from £15 million to £50 million.
The Department for International
Development today announced a further £35 million to help the victims of the Asian
earthquake that struck on Boxing Day. This brings the UK’s total contribution to
£50 million, making the UK the largest bilateral donor to the relief effort.

 

 

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The World Bank today made the largest gift to date, totalling $250 million (£130
million). The UN estimates that governments and individuals have pledged nearly 
half a billion dollars to the relief effort in the four days since the earthquake
and tsunami occurred. This figure does not include in-kind gifts and donated logistical
support.

 

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