Haitian Earthquake

In the UK the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) – an umbrella group which launches and co-ordinates responses to major disasters overseas – has launched a Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

Disasters Emergency Committee

The DEC represents 13 charities, many of which have bases around the world:

* ActionAid
* British Red Cross
* CAFOD
* Care International UK
* Christian Aid
* Concern Worldwide
* Help the Aged
* Islamic Relief
* Merlin

* Oxfam
* Save the Children
* Tearfund
* World Vision
*Yele Haiti