Glimmers of hope Even in difficult times, Our readers show remarkable generosity

Few weeks ago we launched our appeal in aid of victims of war and conflict in a mood of both gloom and optimism: despair at the terrible scale of human suffering in the world this year, but hope generated by the inspiring work of our partner charities.

- Katharine Viner

As we enter the last weekend of the appeal, it is clear that while there is little relief from the violence and misery, whether in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and beyond, the appeal has offered extremely positive glimmers of hope. We have already raised the enormous sum of £1.5m. Our three 2024 appeal partner charities will share in the money raised: Médecins Sans Frontières UK (MSF), War Child, and Parallel Histories.

This is the 10th year in a row that the appeal has made over £1m, and more than 13,000 readers have so far donated. These are tough times for many, but our readers' response - as our journalists who took your calls at the appeal telethon in December will testify - has, as always, been one of incredible generosity. Thank you.