HAVING just returned from four weeks among refugees in Macedonia, I thank all those readers who have been supporting UNICEF's appeal.

We have been able to make a real impact on the welfare of children, all of whom have suffered terribly in this crisis and by providing essential health care, establishing education programmes, assisting with family tracing for unaccompanied children, and trauma counselling. We have achieved all this only with the support of local people, who have responded with overwhelming generosity. However, thousands more refugees are fleeing the horrors of Kosovo and the demands upon us continue to increase.

Your continued support would be most welcome and donations will be gratefully received at UNICEF, Room SB, 53 Lyme Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 6LH. (Please make any cheques payable to UNICEF).

SALLY BURNHEIM, UK Committee for UNICEF, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2.

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