Cyclone Idai: DEC appeal raises £8m in first day
DEC, which brings together 14 UK charities to provide and deliver aid, says it is supporting the rescue and relief effort by delivering clean water, emergency shelter materials, food and health assistance.
Chief executive Saleh Saeed said the situation remained"desperate" and thousands of people were yet to be brought to safety as rising water continues to hamper the efforts in some areas.The committee brings together 14 UK charities to provide and deliver aid to ensure successful appeals The charities include Oxfam GB, Save the Children UK, Age International, British Red Cross, Cafod, Christian Aid and Islamic Relief WorldwideIn addition to the pledge to match £4m of public donations, the Department for International Development has also provided £18m in aid.
DfiD's efforts are initially focusing on helping the government of Mozambique transport relief items such as power generators to people in the Beira area,Media playback is unsupported on your device
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