# DEC appeals raise £24 million in past year

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/07/23/dec-appeals-raise-24m-past-year/
- Published: 2009-07-23T08:27:29+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The three appeals by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) over the past 12 months
have raised over £24 million.

 

The figure is revealed in the DEC’s annual report, together with the impact that
the donations have helped achieve in Myanmar, the Democractic Republic of Congo,
and Gaza.

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For example, despite the difficulties of reaching people in Myanmar affected by 
Cyclone Nargis, member agencies of the DEC have helped over 326,000 households.

 

Brendan Gormley, Chief Executive of the Disasters Emergency Committee, said: “Appeals
are just the beginning. Our [13] Member Agencies provide much needed immediate assistance
but they also work to rebuild lives. We are all focused on providing quality humanitarian
assistance, thereby ensuring the public’s donations meet the most critical needs
and enable those affected to take control of their lives.”

 

The Disasters Emergency Committee brings together the leading UK aid agencies to
raise money at times of humanitarian crisis in poorer countries. It has run 58 appeals
over the last 45 years and raised approximately £1 billion.

 

www.dec.org.uk

 

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