As the war in Syria deepens and people continue to flee across borders, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged NZ$100,000 towards supporting Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
The funds will contribute to a third phase of support by the international Caritas network to refugees from Syria, regardless of race or religion, and their Lebanese hosts – often strained beyond their capacity to give.
‘More than two years have passed since the uprising in Syria began and the conflict continues to worsen, with no end in sight. Fighting has intensified in many areas,’ says Caritas Humanitarian Programmes Officer Mark Mitchell. ‘An estimated 100,000 people have been killed, and more than four million internally displaced.’ Registered Syrian refugees in Lebanon number more than 517,000, but the actual figure is thought to be more than double this.
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has already contributed $4785 towards earlier support to Caritas Lebanon, which has assisted 16,725 families with food, shelter, and basic medical care since the crisis began in 2011.
Donations continue to be accepted from the public.
- Phoning 0800 22 10 22 to make credit card donations
- Donating online using a credit card at www.caritas.org.nz
- Posting to Caritas, PO Box 12193, Thorndon, Wellington 6144, New Zealand.
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