Charities launch tsunamis disaster appeal

British charities today launched a massive emergency appeal to help the victims of the tsunamis which have devastated countries around the Indian Ocean.

Under the umbrella of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), charities including ActionAid, British Red Cross, CAFOD, Oxfam, Save The Children, Christian Aid and World Vision, are asking for money to provide clean water, food and shelter to thousands of people in Asia.