Disasters Emergency Comittee

About Us

The Disasters Emergency Committee unites the 14 leading UK aid agencies in their efforts to finance relief for people suffering major disasters in poorer countries.

We ensure donors’ funds deliver effective and timely relief for people in need during emergencies around the world.

We also strive to improve standards in the delivery of humanitarian aid, the raising of funds via the public and the monitoring of our operations to ensure money is spent in an effective and fully accountable way.

Thanks to the generosity of donors and support from our media and corporate partners, we have raised more than £750 million since our launch in 1963 which has helped save lives and rebuild communities devastated by disasters.

We simply could not carry on working to help people affected by major disasters without your support.