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Fundraise for an emergency appeal

New Zealand Red Cross workers examine Earthquake damage©InfoWhile we are always looking for general funds, you can also raise money for one of our emergency appeals or for our disaster fund.

  1. Look at the list of current emergency appeals below. Click on any appeal for further information about the disaster and how the Red Cross is helping.
  2. Decide which appeal you want to support and generate fundraising ideas.
  3. Sign up for a collection, or register your fundraising challenge or event.

In an emergency, it is essential to respond quickly. When planning a fundraising challenge or event, make sure you can complete it in a short time frame.

 

Sign up for a collection

Request a fundraising pack

 

 

West Africa Food Crisis Appeal

Female agro-pastoralist in Tin Akof, northern Burkina Faso

In west Africa, over 15.6 million people face severe food shortages. Without urgent humanitarian action the crisis will get much worse.

Find out about the appeal  >

Syria Crisis Appeal

A Syrian woman walks out of a government building which was burnt and damaged in the recent protests in Deraa

Thousands of people have been injured or killed in Syria in the past 11 months. Help us continue to get medical care, food and supplies to people in need.

More about the Syria appeal  >

East Africa Food Crisis Appeal

Woman in desert

Famine, drought and conflict have left millions of people needing food, water and healthcare. Help us support them.

Find out how we are helping  >

Disaster Fund

Red Cross volunteers in a boat in Vietnam

When disaster strikes, the British Red Cross must be ready to act within hours. Our Disaster Fund holds money we can use to react to any disaster, wherever it occurs, as soon as it is needed.

Find out about the Disaster Fund  >