Dollar for Dollar

Latest update 14 December

Eligible Australian NGOs have raised just over $13.5 million for the Dollar for Dollar initiative. This brings the total amount raised for the Horn of Africa crisis during the campaign to more than $27 million.

This partnership between the Australian people and the Government means that Australia can help the efforts of aid agencies that are already making a difference in the region.

The funds will be used for the provision of clean water, sanitation and vaccinations, helping to prevent diseases like cholera and measles, while nutritious food supplements will help save the lives of hundreds of thousands of malnourished children.

The Dollar for Dollar initiative builds on the Australian Government's existing contribution of $128 million to support the humanitarian relief efforts in the Horn of Africa this year.

Update 5 December

Thanks to the deep generosity of Australians, more than $25 million was raised through the Government's Dollar for Dollar appeal for people suffering in the Horn of Africa.

In October, Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd announced that the Australian Government would match, dollar for dollar, the public donations made to the famine appeals of accredited aid agencies until November 30.

'Australians did what they always do in a significant time of need: they dug deep, and they gave to save lives across the Horn of Africa,' Mr Rudd said.

'Australians donated more than $12.7 million and we, as promised, are matching that figure.'

Media release: More than $25 million to help save lives in the Horn of Africa [external website]

Update 20 October: Australians dig deep

The Australian Government’s Dollar for Dollar Initiative has so far raised more than $3 million for the crisis in the Horn of Africa. The Australian public has given more than $1.5 million to 11 participating NGOs since the initiative was announced by Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on 5 October.

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd called on all Australians to donate whatever they can spare in support of the relief effort. NGOs have reported a dramatic rise in the number of donations they have been receiving following the launch of the initiative. There is still an urgent need for more money in the Horn of Africa where more than 13 million people require urgent humanitarian aid.

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Each dollar you give will double

The Australian Government's Dollar for Dollar initiative will match each dollar you donate to appeals run by AusAID-accredited non-government organisations (NGOs) working to alleviate the food crisis in the Horn of Africa from 5 October until 30 November 2011. This means for example, if you donate $50 to one of these NGOs, the Australian Government will match it with $50.

Fast facts

Dollar for Dollar is open until 30 November 2011.
You can donate to any accredited NGO.
Your money will reach people in need in the Horn of Africa.

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The need for assistance remains acute.

More than 13 million people require urgent humanitarian aid.
In Somalia 750,000 people are at risk of starvation.
Unprecedented numbers of people are fleeing their homes for neighbouring countries.
The situation is being made worse by life-threatening cholera and measles outbreaks in the region.

Australia's response

Australia is already providing $128 million to the crisis but there is still a need for more.

Australia's response to the Horn of Africa crisis

How can I donate?

You can determine where your money is directed. Simply donate to any of the following organisations (listed in alphabetical order) before 30 November 2011 and the Australian Government will match each dollar you give.

How do I know my money will reach the people in the Horn of Africa?

Under the Horn of Africa Dollar for Dollar initiative, the Australian Government is partnering with NGOs who:

have full AusAID accreditation
are currently running appeals for the Horn of Africa (also referred to as East Africa)
are already working on the ground to alleviate the crisis.

AusAID’s accreditation process provides the Government and the Australian public with confidence that these organisations are professional, well-managed, community-based organisations capable of delivering good development outcomes.

AusAID's accreditation process

NGOs working in the Horn of Africa (East Africa) [external website]