# DEC launches Indonesia Tsunami appeal

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/10/04/dec-launches-indonesia-tsunami-appeal/
- Published: 2018-10-04T10:09:44+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**UK charities have today (4 October) announced a joint fundraising appeal through
the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to help the survivors of the 7.4 magnitude
earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia last Friday.**

 

So far, over 1,300 people are confirmed dead with 200,000 people in urgent need 
of clean water, food, medical care and shelter.

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The [DEC Indonesia Tsunami Appeal](https://www.dec.org.uk/) is launching today and
will be shown on all major UK broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel
5 and Sky. It asks people to visit the [DEC site](http://www.dec.org.uk), call the
24-hour hotline on 0370 60 60 900, donate over the counter at any high street bank
or post office, or send a cheque. People can also donate £5 by texting SUPPORT to
70000, with the whole amount going to the appeal.

 

 

 

> A devastating earthquake and [#tsunami](https://twitter.com/hashtag/tsunami?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> have struck Indonesia. DEC charities & local partners are on the ground, working
> with national authorities to help affected communities.
> Help deliver urgent aid.
> Donate at [https://t.co/KtzQ21tnN9](https://t.co/KtzQ21tnN9) [#bbcr4today](https://twitter.com/hashtag/bbcr4today?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/NbP0iBYmAX](https://t.co/NbP0iBYmAX)
> — DEC (@decappeal) [October 4, 2018](https://twitter.com/decappeal/status/1047744382668066816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

DEC Chief Executive, Saleh Saeed, said:

 

> “DEC member charities and their local partners are working closely with the Indonesian
> authorities to get aid to those who urgently need it, as well as helping survivors
> to cope with the trauma of the last few days.
> “As the full scale of the disaster unfolds, they are providing emergency relief
> and are ready to help devastated communities to rebuild their lives.
> “There is an urgent need for clean drinking water, food, medical care and shelter.
> Please give generously and let’s save the survivors.”

 

Image credit: The Asahi Shimbun/The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images

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