People of the Democratic Republic of Congo need your support

  Latest email campaign from Oxfam:

Fierce fighting during the last few days has forced thousands of people to flee from their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Many are finding their way into makeshift camps in the east of the country. Arriving daily, people are now desperately looking for security, food and clean drinking water. Your support is urgently needed – please give to our appeal. Oxfam is already working in four camps in the region but the size of the camps is increasing dramatically as tens of thousands more people flee towards Goma. This sudden influx means we now desperately need to ramp-up our relief efforts. "The numbers fleeing are staggering. People urgently need our help. The latest fighting has spread fear and panic and left many more people living in very harsh conditions." (Juliette Prodhan, DRC Country Director, Oxfam) In the camps, we have set up water tanks and tap stands to give people clean water. We are also providing sanitation facilities and are teaching camp leaders basic health skills to protect families from the spread of life threatening disease. If you have not yet given a donation, please do so today. So long as the fighting in DRC continues, it's not safe for many people to leave the camps and return home. But with your help we can provide them with a clean, safe water supply. Thank you, again, for all you do to help save the lives of the world's poorest people. Our work wouldn't be possible without your support. Cathy Ferrier Fundraising Director, Oxfam GB.   Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering. Oxfam is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SCO 039042) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England No 612172 at Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2JY. Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International. Tel: 0300 200 1300 www.oxfam.org.uk