Major global aid organizations have launched urgent appeals for donations, in wake of the Asia disaster. Here are just a few of them:
The Disasters Emergency Committee - www.dec.org.uk - consists of a number of UK aid organisations, including Action Aid, British Red Cross and Oxfam - working to provide clean water, food and shelter to thousands. The number to dial from the UK, is: 0870 60 60 900
Save the Children - www.savethechildren.org.uk - has already flown a plane out to Sri Lanka carrying plastic sheeting for temporary shelter, tents to run children's services from and essentials such as clothing and cooking utensils.
The United Nations World Food Programme - www.wfp.org - is seeking donations to feed victims of the earthquake.
The United Nations Children's Fund, Unicef - www.unicef.org.uk - is working to meet the "urgent needs of hundreds of thousands of people" affected by the tsunami disaster.
The Red Cross, along with the Red Crescent, is supplying blankets, cooking utensils and other crucial items. Its new website is: www.ifrc.org - because of the huge demand from people wanting to make donations.
Oxfam - www.oxfam.org - is active and working in Indonesia, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sri Lanka and India. Their relief operations include distributing food packs and hygiene kits, as well as setting up water and sanitation facilities.
Christian Aid - www.christianaid.org.uk - has already allocated £250,000 from its emergency fund to help the victims of this disaster, but says more money is needed.
Islamic Relief - www.islamic-relief.com - has also launched an appeal to provide medical supplies, tents and sanitation facilities for those affected.
The Hindu Forum Disaster Relief Task Force - www.hinduforum.org - comprises 50 organisations and is raising money, clothes and medicines.
You can donate to all campaigns via their websites.
