| Dear reader,
There is more armed conflict across the world today than at any time since the second world war. We have witnessed the horrific impact of conflict and war across the world, including in Gaza, Lebanon, the occupied West Bank, Ukraine and Sudan.
War changes everything.
Many thousands have been killed and millions more injured and traumatised as a result of the violence. Their world turned upside down, they have been displaced from their homes and communities, trying to survive with limited access to food and water, shelter and medicine.
That’s why when it came to choosing this year’s charity appeal, it was simple: we must support victims of war and conflict. We are raising money for three charities: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and War Child, which do frontline work in war zones across the world – including in Gaza and Ukraine – and Parallel Histories, which helps schools teach sensitive and controversial histories such as those of Northern Ireland, Israel and Palestine.
More than 11,300 of you have donated so far to this year’s Guardian and Observer charity appeal, raising over £1.25m. Thank you. |
