TSUNAMI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL

12.00.00am GMT Thu 30th Dec 2004

According to the BBC, more than 120,000 people are confirmed killed by the waves and millions more are homeless following the earthquake in the Indian Ocean. Global aid organisations have launched urgent appeals for donations to help survivors Over £25 million has already been raised in the UK and the government has increased its support from £15 million to £50 million, but more is needed. Listed below are ways in which you can make a contribution.

How you can help:

British Red Cross Has set up emergency appeal to distribute immediate supplies such as blankets and cooking utensils, and to prepare for longer-term rehabilitation work. Call 08705 125 125, or donate at www.redcross.org.uk

Oxfam Has distributed water tanks to worst-hit areas in Sri Lanka and is preparing food parcels. Donations can be made by calling 0870 333 2700 or at www.oxfam.org.uk

Classic FM in association with the Daily Mail has set up an Appeal on 0870 085 1024

Save the Children Has launched worldwide appeal, and has teams in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Burma. Donations can be made on 0207 012 6400

World Vision Running feeding programmes in India and Sri Lanka. Its Asia Earthquake Appeal can be reached on 0800 088 088

Care International Donations can be made via the group's website at www.careinternational.org.uk