A series of extreme weather events have caused widespread devastation across South and Southeast Asia.  

In the Philippines, Super Typhoon Fung-wong struck in November while communities were still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi and a powerful earthquake in September. More than 7.5 million people have been affected, with over 420,000 displaced from their homes.  

In Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah brought some of the worst flooding in decades, impacting over 2.18 million people, destroying thousands of homes, and leaving 62,000 people displaced.  

Indonesia has faced catastrophic rains and flooding as Cyclones Senyar and Koto displaced over one million people, while in Thailand, monsoon rains have affected 2.9 million people and damaged more than a million homes.  

Australian humanitarian agencies are working to provide urgent relief and long-term recovery support as communities face significant loss of shelter, livelihoods, and access to essential services. Your help is critical to provide food, clean water, and shelter for those rebuilding after disaster. 

Donate Responsibly

Australians understand the impacts of natural disaster and are incredibly compassionate and generous. Unfortunately, if we are not smart in how we do that, we can actually cause more problems for the people of Sudan.   

Unrequested goods such as food, clothing and medicines sent to countries experiencing crises consistently end up in landfill. Unrequested goods block valuable space at ports and airports and can prevent vital aid getting through. Cash is fast, flexible, and is used to meet the immediate and changing needs of those affected.  

With cash donations goods can be sourced and purchased locally. This supports local businesses, keeps people in jobs, and stimulates the local economy.  

If you want your donation to have a long-lasting impact, consider donating cash. Find out more about how to donate responsibly at:  donateresponsibly.org.  

You can be assured that your support to any member listed below will meet identified needs on the ground. The standards by which ACFID members make appeals for donations are set by ACFID’s Code of Conduct. This includes a responsibility to provide clear information to their donors on the emergency and the work they are doing with affected communities.  

All ACFID member appeals below have been checked and meet Code of Conduct requirements. Find out more about the standards ACFID members adhere to.  

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