About the Emergency
By the Numbers
Nearly 41% of refugees registered in Syria have illnesses or physical ailments that require special attention
More than 80,000 Syrians recently estimated to be taking refuge in Jordan
(Source: UNCHR, news sources)
In Syria, entire towns and neighborhoods have been isolated since an uprising began in the country in 2011. In many communities, people have been forced to remain in their homes because of the violence. They cannot commute to work, school and other places of business, or get supplies or medical care. This makes life unbearable for people who already have little access to food, water, medical care and electricity.
The United Nations estimates that tens of thousands of Syrian refugees have fled to neighboring countries, and more than 120,000 UNHCR-registered foreign refugees, many Iraqi and Palestinian, are also on the move in Syria.
Associated Press reported that more than 80,000 Syrian refugees have fled to Jordan alone.
How Islamic Relief is Helping
**”Opening Our Hearts for Syrian Refugees” Webinar hosted by Islamic Relief USA and Al Maghrib Institute**
On Sunday, April 1, Islamic Relief USA and Al Maghrib Institute will host a Webinar dedicated to bringing awareness and support to Syrian refugees who have fled to other countries to escape violence in their own. Your participation in the webinar can help make a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters in need. Reserve your spot at AlMaghrib.org/Live.
Islamic Relief is helping Syrian refugees by working with humanitarian groups in Jordan to build emergency capacities in order to adequately care for Syrian refugees who have fled to the kingdom to escape escalating violence in their hometowns.
Syrian families escaping to Jordan are receiving emergency aid including the following:
- Food packets, which include rice, sugar, oil, beans, cheese and salt
- Hygiene products
- Diapers and formula for babies
- Kerosene and gas cylinders for heat
- Help with rent payments to help pay for housing costs
In 2011, Islamic Relief also provided vital assistance to Syrian refugees who had fled to neighboring towns in Lebanon (read more here). And the Islamic Relief family is continuing to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
We need your help now to bring more vital aid to the vitcims of conflict and crisis in the region. Please donate today.
How You Can Help
Here are three ways you can help efforts like these.