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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · 9h

Safaa* wants to see her children live a dignified life, but right now, every day feels like a battle to survive.

Many families like Safaa's need urgent assistance, as the levels of need in Gaza are catastrophic.

Please donate today: donation.dec.org.uk/middle-east-appeal

Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · 1d

DEC charities and their local partners are scaling up their work again after months of extraordinary challenges delivering aid.

The levels of need are catastrophic. As people look towards an uncertain future, your support can be a lifeline.

Donate: https://donation.dec.org.uk/middle-east-appeal

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · 5d

"Sustained access for humanitarian aid is critical to end the famine and save lives" - Saleh Saeed, DEC.

Read more on how the UK public can support families in Gaza through our appeal: https://www.itv.com/news/2025-10-10/un-says-aid-into-gaza-to-be-stepped-up-from-sunday-how-will-they-achieve-this

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · 5d

What does the ceasefire agreement in Gaza mean for aid delivery?

After months of extraordinary challenges, DEC charities are preparing to rapidly scale up their response again. The levels of need are catastrophic - and donations are urgently needed.

Read more: https://t.co/yjhkOcP3dF

What does the ceasefire agreement in Gaza mean for aid delivery?

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · 6d

The ceasefire agreement in Gaza provides desperately-needed hope and relief for so many people whose lives have been devastated by conflict.

DEC charities and their local partners are now preparing to scale up their work.

Please donate: donation.dec.org.uk/middle-east-appeal

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · 15d

The first global Humanitarian Memorial was launched today by HRH the Prince of Wales in Gunnersbury Park, London to commemorates humanitarians of all nationalities who have been killed in service, and honours those who continue to put their lives at risk to help others in need

#HumanitarianMemorial

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · 20d

This weekend marks six-months since a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar. Thousands of people were killed, and many more lost their homes and livelihoods

Thanks to the generosity of the UK public, the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal has so far raised more than £27 million. Thank you!

Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · 20d

Our Myanmar Earthquake Appeal has so far raised an incredible £27 million. Thank you!

In the first three months of the response, over 240,000 people were reached with support, but the needs remain huge.

Find out more: www.dec.org.uk/appeal/myanm...

Myanmar Earthquake Appeal

Six months on from the earthquake, your donations are helping people rebuild their lives, but the needs are still huge. Please donate now.

www.dec.org.uk

Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Sep 10

The DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal has now raised over £50 million. Thank you!

The majority of appeal funds spent so far have supported programmes in Gaza. DEC charities are doing everything they can to continue providing support in the catastrophic conditions

www.dec.org.uk/appeal/middl...

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Aug 22

Famine has been confirmed in Gaza. The global hunger monitor, the IPC, announced that famine across Gaza City and surrounding areas.

DEC charities and their trusted local partners are doing everything they can, but sustained access for food and other aid supplies in Gaza has never been more urgent.

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Aug 15

“The situation is catastrophic.”

Dr. Alaa Al-Sharif is an Emergency Physician at a Field Hospital in Gaza. The hospital is supported by donations to the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal.

Staff work 24-hour shifts with little food, help is needed.

Donate today: www.dec.org.uk/appeal/middl...

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Aug 15

“Not a single ICU bed is vacant daily”

Dr. Nafeth Al-Qarm is a medical director at a hospital in Gaza City, supported by the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal.

Medical staff are collapsing from hunger & exhaustion. People are on the brink.

Donate today: www.dec.org.uk/appeal/middl...

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Aug 11

The DEC Annual Report and Accounts 2024/2025 are now published.

Thank you for your incredible support.

Read more on how your donations helped people affected by disasters:
www.dec.org.uk/annual-report

Annual Report 2024-2025

This year we raised over £50 million, launched the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal, and managed over 130 humanitarian aid programmes in nine regions. Read more about the impact of our work this financ...

www.dec.org.uk

Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Aug 6

Everyday is a fight to survive for families like Nedaa*'s.

In Gaza, people are dying of starvation and malnutrition everyday.

Safe and sustained access for humanitarian supplies has never been more urgent.

Donate today: www.dec.org.uk/appeal/middl...

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Aug 1

People in Gaza are dying from starvation and malnutrition. DEC charities are working to make the most of temporary pauses in the conflict to deliver more aid

Safe and sustained access for humanitarian supplies has never been more urgent

Donate: dec.org.uk/appeal/middle-east-humanitarian-appeal

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Please donate now:

www.dec.org.uk/

Disasters Emergency Committee

Conflict in the Middle East has devastated lives. Millions of people in Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank and Syria urgently need shelter, food and basic supplies. Save lives. Donate now.

www.dec.org.uk

Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jul 28

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But with the whole of Gaza on the brink of famine and reports of people dying from malnutrition and starvation rising fast, it is clear that the need for safe and sustained access for humanitarian aid has never been more urgent.

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jul 28

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We welcome any steps that allow for more aid to safely reach those who so desperately need it in Gaza. Our member charities and their incredible local staff and partners are ready to use this moment to do whatever they can to reach as many people as possible.

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jul 23

Gaza is on the brink of famine, levels of hunger are growing more extreme by the day.

Reports of children and babies dying from malnutrition and starvation are rising fast.

DEC charities are working around the clock to help people however they can.

Donate now: www.dec.org.uk/appeal/middl...

Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

Millions of people across Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region are in urgent need of food, shelter and medical care. Donate to our Middle East appeal now.

www.dec.org.uk

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Trained medical staff are providing vital care in field hospitals and clinics, even with medicine supplies running critically low. Your donations still remain a lifeline.

Read more here: www.dec.org.uk/article/gaza...

Gaza update: Can DEC charities still provide aid?

www.dec.org.uk

Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jul 2

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With extremely limited supplies entering Gaza, DEC charities and their local partners are working tirelessly to meet some basic needs in the ways they are still able to.

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jul 2

Three months on from the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, people still urgently need humanitarian aid.

These images show the the reality of living conditions faced by millions, and also how donations to the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal are helping: www.dec.org.uk/myanmar-eart...

Myanmar Earthquake Appeal photo gallery

www.dec.org.uk

Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jun 20

Ambassador for DEC member charity Save The Children Misan Harriman met with Palestinian refugees who have fled Gaza and gave photography lessons to children, asking them to document their day to day lives.

Read more:

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

‘He just looks like a happy, cheeky boy’: Palestinian child refugees pick up the camera

Photographer Misan Harriman gave lessons and equipment to young people who have fled Gaza – and the pictures they took are funny, revealing and often heartbreaking

www.theguardian.com

Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jun 20

We're hiring!

Are you an experienced Social Media Manager with a passion for helping people affected by disasters?

We're looking for someone with creative ideas, expertise in multiple platforms and hands-on content creation skills.

Find out more: www.dec.org.uk/social-media...

Social Media Manager

Location: Wenlock Road, London, N1 Salary: £40,560 per annum (DEC Grade 5 Manager) Contract status: Full time. Two years fixed term (subject to a further extension)

www.dec.org.uk

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Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · Jun 18

DEC charities are on the ground in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank providing vital aid, thanks to your donations.

As conflict escalates again in the region, they are continuing to deliver humanitarian aid to as many people as possible, as they have done throughout the crisis.

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