Organizations Working to Help Syrian Refugees
When we feel powerless or helpless, it is important to remember that we can do something to help those in need. Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of organizations that you may wish to support:
Shelterbox provides immediate aide to those affected by disaster, delivering the essential needs to families in need.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in 190 countries and territories to save and improve children's lives by providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief.
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Doctors without Borders is currently providing medical care to Syrian refugees crossing into Iraq.
An Israeli non-profit, volunteer based, NGO that delivers lifesaving aid to communities affected by natural disasters and human conflict. Its members travel to local regimes where humanitarian organizations are normally prevented entry.
http://www.savethechildren.org
Save the Children’s teams are on the ground helping to keep children safe, providing the basics they need, like food and blankets and offering programs to help them cope with tragedy.
