The recent disaster in the Philipines has left us all stunned. An estimated 2,500 people have died, over 650,000 remain homeless and 11 million people have been affected. It is a humanitarian disaster on an huge scale and we all need to do our bit to help out. Eastbourne has a proud history of banding together to see ourselves through tough times, and I know we can certainly make a difference in this tragedy. Please give generously.

Stephen Lloyd MP

 

The DEC, a group of 14 leading UK aid organisations, have said the relief effort is being severely hampered by roads made impassable and airports closed by the typhoon.They are doing all they can to get aid through but they need a huge injection of funds in order to do so. The priorities are getting food, water and shelter to people in desperate need.The DEC comprises the charities Action Aid, Age International, British Red Cross, Cafod, Care International, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Plan UK, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision.