DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is an umbrella organisation for 15  humanitarian aid agencies that unites UK aid efforts in times of disaster or crisis, in poorer countries around the world.

We are a cause-neutral charity whose mission is to enable donors to give more effectively to any charity or cause they care about, whether that is a DEC appeal or any other charitable appeal.

We have traditionally promoted DEC appeals, from the Asian Tsunami to the earthquake in Nepal, the humanitarian crisis in East Africa and the earthquake in Myanmar.

We believe it is important to highlight the ways in which any member of the public can give to DEC or any charity of their choice at any time.

DEC charities and their local partners have been working in Venezuela for many years and began responding quickly after the earthquakes struck. Fourteen DEC member charities are either responding or actively planning a response in Venezuela, demonstrating strong operational capacity across the membership.

They are providing emergency medical treatment, delivering meals and food baskets, and ensuring people have access to clean drinking water. More funds will help them to reach more families in need on the long road to recovery following this crisis. More funds will help them to reach more families in need on the long road to recovery following the crisis.

DEC only launch an appeal when they know they can help, and they have three criteria to help ensure that they launch the right appeals at the right time.

We want you to get the most of every donation you make, no matter how small or large. If you are a UK taxpayer and donate through CAF, we will re-claim Gift Aid on your behalf. This will add another 25% to your donation, boosting the income that the DEC can direct towards supporting the organisations who will provide the emergency relief.