Haiti: How to help

International charities are appealing for donations to help Haiti.

In the UK the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) - an umbrella group which launches and co-ordinates responses to major disasters overseas - has launched a Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

Disasters Emergency Committee

The DEC represents 13 charities, many of which have bases around the world:

• ActionAid
• British Red Cross
• CAFOD
• Care International UK
• Christian Aid
• Concern Worldwide
• Help the Aged
• Islamic Relief
• Merlin
• Oxfam
• Save the Children
• Tearfund
• World Vision