Disasters Emergency Committee
Jacqui Thornton has been involved in journalism and communications for many years. Jacqui is the Director of Jacqui Thornton Communications Ltd, where Jacqui specializes in global health journalism. Additionally, Jacqui serves as a Board Trustee for Aesop Arts and Society and is the Editorial Manager for the Disasters Emergency Committee. With a background in journalism and education, Jacqui has also worked as a writer, lecturer, and non-executive director in various organizations. Jacqui holds degrees from the University of Oxford and Cardiff University in Modern History and Journalism, respectively.
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Disasters Emergency Committee
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The DEC brings 15 leading UK aid charities together in times of crisis: Action Against Hunger UK, ActionAid, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, CARE International UK, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, International Rescue Committee UK, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam GB, Plan International UK, Save the Children UK, Tearfund and World Vision UK; all collectively raising money to reach those in need quickly. We only appeal when we know we can help. These are the three key questions we ask: 1) Does the scale and urgency of the disaster call for decisive action? 2) Are our member agencies in a position to provide effective and swift humanitarian assistance? 3) Will the public support us? Once we decide, we act.