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14th December 2016

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Let’s help those in need in Aleppo right now.

arabstreet:

On December 12th, over 100,000 people in East Aleppo were trapped in a 5 square kilometer range as they were being bombarded by airstrikes from Russia and the Syrian government to attempt to overtake the rebel-held area. “The Russia-backed ground offensive, which began on November 26, followed an intensive aerial bombing campaign that knocked out most of the medical facilities, targeted civil defence and municipal vehicles and blocked roads with rubble.” The world is sitting and watching a genocide happen before their eyes as civilians are being massacred. Families posted on various social media platforms to say their final goodbyes. 

A huge thing we can do is spread the word as quick as possible to raise awareness! Below are a list of charities, I have researched these and listed how much of your donation gets to use. Please add to the conversation and research on your own so we can find the best charities.

Donate to:

Syria Relief: They work to provide many life-saving essentials including food, medicine and medical care, winter provisions including warm blankets and bedding, as well as an orphan support programme. 88.8% of your donation goes into relief, the remaining go into raising money, and a small portion into admin.

https://www.syriarelief.org.uk/donate/?aleppo-appeal

Save The Children: Provides food and water, helps repair water systems, supports hospitals, helps schools, and provides emotional help for children. They have helped over 500 000 children in besieged areas so far. 88% of your donation goes into relief, the remaining goes into fundraising efforts. 

https://secure.savethechildren.org.uk/donate/emergency?sourcecode=SA4006001&_ga=1.158660734.551543489.1481608383

Islamic Relief Worldwide: They distribute food packs, clothes and medical supplies to communities under siege within Syria and displaced people along the Turkish border. They are also running or supporting camps and providing livelihood programmes, education and psychosocial support for refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq. 90% of your donation goes into relief and development, the remaining goes into delivery of relief, campaigning, and generating future income.

https://donations.islamic-relief.com/?   (Click Current Appeals and donate to Syria Crisis Appeal)

Karam Foundation: An NPO that develop Innovative Education programs for Syrian refugee youth, distribute Smart Aid to Syrian families, and fund Sustainable Development projects initiated by Syrians for Syrians. They distribute clothes, food, water, flour, blankets, infant formula and other basic necessities. 100% of profit goes into building programs, providing relief, and sustaining development.

https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/m084arkxtho

Doctors Without Borders/Medecins sans Frontieres: “Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.” 80% of your donation goes into relief/ supplies.

http://www.msf.org/en/donate

The White Helmets: Syrian Civil Defense rescue volunteers who literally go unarmed into the most dangerous situations. Since there are not very many functioning public services left, they respond to the more than 50 bombings a day in some neighborhoods, and pull out whoever they can. They’re at a huge risk because repeat bombings are common. These people are the literal last defense some Syrians have. At last count, they’ve saved 73, 350 lives. The situation is dire and desperate and this is immediate, front lines relief. Please consider donating.

Donate here https://peoplesmillion.whitehelmets.org/act/peoples-million/?source=whweb

I also sell items on www.arabstreet.co and will be donating $10(CDN) of each sale until the end of 2016.

#saveAleppo #PrayForAleppo

Source: arabstreet

14th December 2016

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aishawarma:

for those asking for articles and sources on aleppo, here are some to start with

major cw: violence, rape, suicide, blood and graphic content 

Syrian war: We can’t say we didn’t know

Aleppo’s people are being slaughtered. Did we learn nothing from Srebrenica?

Battle for Aleppo: The final goodbyes from a city under siege

Aleppo battle: UN says civilians shot on the spot

‘We Are Dead Either Way’: Agonizing Choices for Syrians in Aleppo

Amnesty: Reports of execution-style killings in Aleppo point to war crimes 

Women in Aleppo Choose Suicide Over Rape, Rebels Say

Aleppo Siege Leaves Streets ‘Full With Dead Bodies,’

Fight for Aleppo is almost over – but a new chapter of misery begins

Aleppo situation ‘catastrophic’ as rebels are cornered

Source: aishawarma