On Thursday, 22nd September, we are encouraging girls to wear a green accessory to school to raise money for the DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal. Girls could wear a green ribbon in their hair, green socks or tights, green hat or belt etc in addition to their full school uniform and donate a minimum of £2.

Floods are devastating Pakistan. At least 1,100 people have died, and around 30 million are affected. More than a million homes have been destroyed or badly damaged, leaving many homeless and exposed to the elements. People need food, clean drinking water and shelter. Entire communities have been swept away. The government of Pakistan estimates that a third of the country an area the size of the UK is under water. Schools, roads, crops and livelihoods are gone and conditions are expected to worsen as the rains continue. DEC charities are already on the ground providing life-saving aid either directly or through local partners. But they urgently need more funds to reach more people. People urgently need help. If you can, please donate now.