As the Syrian conflict enters its fifth year and continues to produce refugees as Syrians seek asylum elsewhere. It is now the largest humanitarian crisis in the world with half of the original population being killed or forced to flee their homes. Those who are fortunate enough to have escaped have lost their homes, status, wealth, and in many tragic cases family members. The United Nations predicts that there could be 4.7 million registered Syrian refugees by the end of 2016, making this the worst exodus since the Rwandan genocide 20 years ago.
Children affected by the conflict have been forced to drop out of school, are at a greater risk of becoming ill, malnourished, abused and exploited. This crisis plagues the news daily and the world has yet to provide adequate relief which the refugees desperately need.
PACE members are traveling to Jordan in March of 2016 to collaborate with one of our partner organizations based there (Humanitarian Family Aid) to provide necessities directly to the Syrian Refugees at the Al-Azraq camp. With the weather becoming colder, funds are currently being raised to provide food, blankets, heaters, and fuel. PACE seeks to alleviate what suffering it can by lending support, and if nothing else, restoring hope.
Syrian Refugee Campaign
With regards to the Syrian refugee campaign issues, let us all understand the feelings of these refugees. They didn't want to leave their country but they don't have any choice. My suggestion is that, all the organizations near Syria should make a move to help the people especially the children.
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