You have surely heard about the massive earthquake that has recently hit . The world is now getting a sense of the scale of the catastrophe that has affected the poorest country in the western hemisphere. The people of could use a helping hand from all those that are able to offer one and we at GAC would like to do just that!

As an employee organized initiative we have set up an online page with ‘JustGiving’ for donations to be contributed to the ‘Disaster Emergency Committee’ for the disaster relief effort.

For those not familiar with JustGiving, it is an online service that allows you to donate funds for a specific purpose to a registered charity. Contributions can be made very easily with a credit card. The funds will be taken from the credit card by JustGiving and remitted directly to DEC. Any amount you can afford to contribute will truly be appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to help out, and please feel free to forward this appeal to your friends and family that may want to contribute.

 

Further information about DEC

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) was formed in 1963. They are an umbrella organisation for 13 humanitarian aid agencies.

At times of overseas emergency, the DEC brings together a unique alliance of the UK's aid, corporate, public and broadcasting sectors to rally the nation's compassion, and ensure that funds raised go to DEC agencies best placed to deliver effective and timely relief to people most in need.

The DEC's remit is to unite agency efforts in times of disaster - such as flood, earthquake or famine - wherever it happens in the world. The way DEC approach their work is to maximise funds raised and ensure they are spent in an effective and fully accountable way.

National Appeals
Crises and emergencies occur regularly throughout the world and the DEC cannot respond to them all. DEC appeals are reserved for major disasters and emergencies which cannot be dealt with by the usual in-country coping mechanisms, and where DEC agencies are in a position to respond quickly and effectively. DEC Decision-making guidelines are used to ensure that a national joint appeal is the appropriate response to a particular emergency. 

At the time of appeal, DEC coordinate a strategic response with their members and Rapid Response Network partners, organising a national fundraising appeal to finance urgently needed humanitarian relief.  

Mission Statement
The DEC is always striving to raise the standards of humanitarian aid. They work to ensure that the funds raised by the public are spent in the most effective way to finance humanitarian relief.