The Disasters Emergency Committee in Scotland has warmly welcomed a donation of £100,000 from the Scottish Government for the Syria Crisis Appeal.
The announcement came as Scotland's political leaders united to support the appeal during a joint photo-call at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh (pictures to follow).
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The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) was joined by Scottish actress Daniela Nardini today to urge Scots to respond to the needs of over 5 million people - equal to the population of Scotland - who are facing a dire humanitarian emergency in Syria.
The DEC - an umbrella group of 14 leading UK charities - came together this week to launch the Syria Crisis Appeal which urgently seeks funds to provide food, clean water,...
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A rare first edition collection of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson will be auctioned at Bonham's after being donated to an Oxfam shop in Glasgow. 'A Child's Garden of Verses' was written more than a century ago as a collection of poetry for children. Bonham's auction house estimate the book will sell for between £400 and £800 - enough to fund an entire library in Malawi.
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An Oxfam shop will receive a special delivery of stock this week when two local politicians launch a national donations drive.
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