Scots donated over £100,000 to the DEC Emergency Appeal for Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam within 24 hours of the first appeal film being broadcast on Tuesday the 6th.

Scottish celebrities and aid agencies have praised donations, but are urging the public to continue to be generous so that essential supplies can reach the people who need it most. The call comes as a result of the devastation that has blighted the lives of millions of people in East Asia following a series of natural disasters.

Comedian, Frankie Boyle said,

''The news from East Asia is shocking - a series of disasters have left millions of people homeless and without food, water or vital services. Thousands have been killed or injured. Aid agencies in Scotland are working together to help the people who need it the most. I know that Scots always help others out in tough times and will give what they can to the DEC Appeal''.

River City star, Carmen Pieraccini added,

"People in Scotland have been very generous and I would ask them to continue give what they can to the DEC Appeal. Millions of people in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam have been affected by earthquakes and typhoons that have hit the region. People have seen everything that they have spent a lifetime building up being swept away in a matter of minutes. Aid agencies are working tirelessly to support people in the region but they need the continued help of the people in Scotland to scale up their work".

Actor, Atta Yaqub, star of Ken Loach's Ae Fond Kiss, said,

"Thousands of people affected by the massive disaster in Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam are in urgent need of clean water, food and shelter. Families have been made homeless overnight and children, adults and elderly people are living in desperate conditions.

Imagine what it would be like if it was your family? We simply cannot forget the plight of these people and need to give whatever we can today to prevent this disaster from getting even bigger."

Douglas Hamilton, Chair of the DEC Scotland, said,

"I would like to thank everyone in Scotland who has donated to the appeal. Once again, the generosity of the Scottish public has been fantastic, especially considering the impact of the recession. This money will have a real effect on the ground. However, we need your continuing support to help even more individuals and families displaced, hurt or separated by these crises."

To donate ring 0370 60 60 900, go to www.dec.org.uk or any Oxfam, Red Cross, Save the Children, Islamic Relief shop. Money raised will help people rebuild their lives.

£10 will buy 4 mosquito nets to prevent disease
£25 will buy a life-saving surgical kit or enough food for 4 families for a month
£50 will provide one household pack with critical supplies
£100 will pay for essential tarpaulin for 5 homeless families