Recent Responses
Read about previous appeals.
Gaza Emergency Appeal
Hundreds of Palestinians – including many civilians – were killed and wounded during a massive air and ground offensive launched by Israel in late 2008 and early 2009. Israel said the invasion was designed to target Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Many of the killed and wounded were civilians. And many of the dying, sick and wounded were treated at Al Ahli Arab Hospital, which has been supported by AngliCORD for over 20 years. The hospital is always short of vital medical supplies and personnel because of the crippling border closures. But the bombardment pushed the hospital to breaking point. The director of the hospital, Suhaila Tarazi, described the situation as “a real massacre” and “catastrophic”. The generous support of AngliCORD supporters helped the hospital to provide urgently needed medical supplies and operations.
Zimbabwe Emergency Appeal
As a terrible cholera oubreak swept across Zimbabwe in early 2009 AngliCORD warned that far worse was yet to come, with around 6 million people facing starvation. Maize production had collapsed and there had been almost total crop failure in some areas. Many people needed food handouts just to stay alive during the traditional hunger months from January to March. Donations to the Zimbabwe Emergency Appeal went into an international campaign coordinated by Action by Churches Together (ACT) to avert starvation; provide clean, safe water and improve sanitation facilities in seven districts in Zimbabwe.
Burma
More than 2 million people were affected by Cyclone Nargis which struck Burma on May 2, 2008. The military junta imposed restriction on access by international agencies, but local people, including churches and Non Government Organisations, worked hard to bring relief to survivors in the worst affected areas. The Action by Churches Together (ACT) global alliance responded on behalf of member agencies including AngliCORD.
Afar
More than 4.6 million people urgently needed food aid following prolonged drought and rising global food prices. AngliCORD's partner - the Afar Pastoralist Development Association - provided emergency food rations to the worst affected in the remote Afar region, as well as trucking in drinking water and running mobile health clinics. AngliCORD launched an emergency appeal to support APDA's efforts.
Darfur
On the outskirts of the town of Nyala, Dereig camp was a temporary home for more than 20,000 people who had been displaced by the ongoing violence in Darfur. They had been attacked, lost family members, and had their homes destroyed. Read about how AngliCORD's partners brought relief and hope to people in Darfur.
Kenya
When one of Africa's most stable democracies broke down into post-election violence in January 2008, AngliCORD was able to respond. Read more.
Pakistan earthquake
From devastation to reconstruction. Read about the response to the October 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. Click here.
Indian Ocean Tsunami
On December 26, 2004, the world was shocked by a devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Read about how your support has brought assistance and hope to people in countries affected by the tsunami. Click here.