Now is time to help all the Syrians

Following the Turkish-Syrian earthquake last February, we were deeply moved by your immediate and generous response to this tragedy. As your donations came in, we were in constant contact with our partners in Aleppo and elsewhere in Syria, deciding how to best provide immediate and practical help to those most in need.  In the first three days, we brought sandwiches, milk and medicines to areas yet to be reached by the police and other organisations. As aid became more organised and widespread, we have been focusing mainly on children’s needs.

Hundreds of children had lost or had unsuitable shoes, and as it was winter, it quickly became a priority to provide shoes for as many children as possible. Through our contacts, we purchased boys' and girls' shoes from a local factory; each pair costs between $4 and $8 dollars. The shoes were distributed in schools and buildings where the earthquake victims sought shelter.

As you can see from the photos during one of our many distributions, the children were delighted to receive a brand-new pair of sports or daily shoes each.

Good quality shoes insulate the children from the cold and dirt, protecting them from accidents and illness. Thanks to you, the children we helped were able to walk, run, jump, play with their friends and eventually go to school, keeping warm, dry and hopefully safe.