On Tuesday, April 6 in a northern rebel-held town, the Syrian people experienced one of the deadliest chemical strikes since 2013. The chemical bombing claimed at least 72 lives, including many children – choking, gasping, or writhing for air after breathing in the deadly toxins. According to The New York Times, the poisons dropped by warplanes contained a deadly nerve-agent or other banned chemicals.
After these horrendous actions and as the war rages on, many humanitarian organizations are looking for resources to help aid the the people of Syria and to offer hope in a time of political unrest. Here are some ways you can help the victims of the Syrian bombing attack.
“We are a group of nearly 3000 volunteers who work to save lives and strengthen communities in Syria. We rush to the scene of attacks to save the greatest number of lives in the shortest possible time and to minimise further injury to people and damage to property.”
“Islamic Relief USA is a community of humanitarians–staff, volunteers, affiliates, supporters, partners, donors–who have been working together for a better world for nearly 25 years.”
3. The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS)
“is a nonpolitical, nonprofit medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria and neighboring countries to alleviate suffering and save lives. SAMS proudly provides medical care and treatment to every patient in need.”
4. Unicef
“UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects.”
“We are Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). We help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care.”
6. International Committee of the Red Cross
“The work of the ICRC is based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949, their Additional Protocols, its Statutes – and those of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – and the resolutions of the International Conferences of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. It takes action in response to emergencies and at the same time promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law.”