How Canadians can help Syrian refugees
A look at some of the organizations lending a helping hand
The refugee crisis in Syria has been ongoing since the outbreak ofcivil war in 2011.
According to the United Nations Refugee Agencythere are now more than 4million Syrian refugees.
This week photosof the body of three-year-old Alan Kurdi, found lifelesson a Turkish beach,made international headlines and galvanized international attention for the refugee crisis.
Kurdi,his brother and his mother all drowned when their boat, bound for the Greek island of Kos, capsized.
Their deaths have promptedmany Canadians toaskhow they can help refugees fleeingthe war in Syria.
There are numerousorganizations worldwideproviding support.
The following is a list of some of the larger organizations lending a helping hand.
The UNHCR coordinatesUNrefugee responses,includingsupport for host countries providing assistance for Syrianrefugees.
International Organization for Migration
The IOM is an intergovernmental organizationwhich provides services and support to governments and migrants.
The United Nations Children's Fundis a child-focused humanitarian organizationoperating in192 countries, including Syria.
Doctors Without Borders, or Mdecins Sans Frontires,operatesmedical facilities inside Syria and supports more than100 clinics, health posts and field hospitals in the country.
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working around the world to find solutions topovertyand support human rights.
The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
MOAconsists of humanitarians, security professionals, medical staffand maritime officers working to prevent further refugee crisis at sea.
Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization with a focus on human rights.
Part of the international humanitarian organizationRed Cross/Red Crescent, the Canadian Red Cross is helping to support the efforts of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent in Syria.
The non-profit charitable organization providesfood, waterand shelter to more than 500,000 Syrian refugees in the Middle East.
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