Now is time to help all the Syrians

Hello there!

We just wanted to share some exciting news with you!

From April 8th to 12th, GlobalGiving will match the first $50 of individual donations to this page by 50%. This is an incredible opportunity for our projects and the communities we serve, including children in need in Aleppo. Every donation, however small, makes twice the difference!

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to distribute hundreds of pairs of shoes and warm jackets to children living in Aleppo's poorest areas. This not only protected them from the cold but also prevented them from falling ill due to the harsh winter conditions. With the prices of medicines, even common ones like aspirin, tripling, many people are unable to afford basic medical care. Imagine not being able to help your sick child. There's so much we take for granted that's nearly impossible in Aleppo.

If you can donate to this page the week of 8 to 12 April, we'll receive a 50% matching on the first $50. For example: your $10 donation turns into $15 and your $30 donation turns into $45. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

But even if you can't donate, you can still help by sharing and recommending our page to your contacts, thank you!

Every bit of support helps us reach out to more people.

Wishing you a fantastic April,

Crete For Life Team

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It's been just over a year since a devastating earthquake hit Syria and Turkey, and the situation for Syrian families and children remains unimaginably tough. Many Syrians who suffered through the earthquake are still trying to pick up the pieces in a country already torn apart by war.

Aid has been dwindling while needs have skyrocketed – leaving millions of Syrians in dire need of support. The earthquake claimed more than 50,000 lives and uprooted countless families, stealing their homes and livelihoods. In its wake, the number of Syrians requiring humanitarian assistance has surged from 15.3 million to 16.7 million. It's heartbreaking when we think of all the people who could have been saved if rescue teams had arrived on time or if the world hadn't turned its back on them.   

Syria has also been grappling with renewed conflict, a severe economic crisis, and climate change-related disasters that have only made things worse for the survivors. The ongoing economic crisis fueled by sanctions has many Syrians barely surviving, as necessities become luxuries due to skyrocketing inflation. The disastrous earthquake is just one of the many struggles Syrians have faced this past year, and the lack of mental health support has left almost 70 percent of children dealing with fear, sadness and depression.

Despite all these challenges, our charity has been working hard to provide medicine and food to families in need. For Ramadan, we have just distributed 100 food baskets; however, there are many more families who still need our help. To alleviate their struggles, even just a bit, our organization would like to donate two bottles of cooking oil to a lot more families.

We are also distributing medicines as it is one of the necessities that have recently gone up in price the most; just in 2023, the Syrian pound has lost nearly 60 percent of its value to the dollar. This winter we  focus on antibiotics and life saving medicines.

The world is of course a more fragile place today than it was a year ago, and Syria is among a growing number of countries grappling with multiple crises.

However, we cannot forget the ongoing struggles of the Syrian children. They deserve to grow up feeling safe, dignified, and hopeful for their future. Let's continue to stand by their side and offer our help in any way we can.