The cyclone in Burma has killed tens of thousands of people and left up to one million homeless.

Aid agencies are appealing for help and say the need is “immediate and vast”.

While there have been questions over whether the Burmese government will give the agencies the access they need, most say they have partners on the ground and they are confident aid will get through.

So how can you help?

One of the major channels of aid is the UK-based Disasters Emergency Commitee - an umbrella organisation of 13 major aid agencies.

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