Youll have seen in the news that Covid-19 has overwhelmed healthcare systems in India.

South Asia is fast becoming the new global epicentre of the pandemic. A deadlier and more infectious new wave could be devastating for hundreds of millions of people, who are already experiencing poverty and hardship.

The impact on some of the worlds most vulnerable communities could be catastrophic.

Our Global Coronavirus Appeal was created in 2020 to help support the work of British Red Cross teams (and the efforts of other international Red Cross and Red Crescent societies) overseas, as needed. Please donate, right now if you can.

There is someone who needs you today. Your support can change their life.

Please note: The Global Coronavirus Appeal will cover countries currently affected and those potentially affected in the future. In the unlikely event that we raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help us prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters anywhere in the world.