Category - disasters emergency committee

DEC launches appeal following disasters

staff writers — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:30:19 +0100

The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) is today launching radio and TV appeals for public funds to help those affected by the earthquakes and typhoons that struck last week.

Charities thank British public for generosity towards Gaza appeal

staff writers — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:34:59 +0000

The official broadcast of the Disasters Emergency Gaza Crisis Appeal on ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 earlier this week doubled the total money received overnight to more than £1 million. But more is needed.

Catholic bishop says BBC and Sky should show compassion

staff writers — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:21:44 +0000

Bishop William Kenney, part of a delegation of Catholic bishops from Europe and North America who visited Israel-Palestine this month, has expressed regret at the BBC's refusal to show a charity appeal for Gaza.

MPs, actors and directors join calls for airing of Gaza appeal

staff writers — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:15:56 +0000

A House of Commons motion criticising the BBC and Sky for refusing to broadcast a plea for humanitarian aid funding for Gaza has been backed by 112 MPs. Actors and directors are also joining the protest.

Beeb chief still in deep water over Gaza humanitarian appeal

staff writers — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:58:58 +0000

BBC director general Mark Thompson this morning added to confusion and public annoyance over his decision to ban a non-partisan charitable appeal for victims of the conflict in Gaza.

Anglican archbishops wade into television aid appeal row

staff writers — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:38:10 +0000

The BBC's misguided attempt to 'avoid controversy' by refusing a charities' emergency appeal for Gaza has turned into a major crisis for the publicly-funded Corporation, say outraged critics.

BBC should show charity towards Gaza victims

Press Office — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:24:09 +0000

On the BBC's refusal of a charities' television appeal for Gaza:

Put people before politics, development secretary urges BBC

staff writers — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:15:28 +0000

International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander has joined aid agencies in urging the BBC to broadcast a charitable appeal for Gaza, which it has refused to do for what critics call "political reasons."

British public urged to give 'desperately needed' aid to Burma

agency reporter — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:25:05 +0100

Teams from Disasters Emergency Committee member agencies, along with flights of emergency relief items, are now reaching those affected by Cyclone Nargis. DEC is calling for urgent donations to the DEC Myanmar (Burma) Cyclone Appeal.