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Syria Crisis Appeal

As the situation continues to deteriorate in Syria, the British Red Cross is calling for more funds to support affected people. With the number of Syrians displaced to neighbouring countries also continuing to escalate, the Movement has been working Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey to provide support.

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What we are doing in Syria

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has been helping in Syria since before the unrest began.

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The people working in Syria

A volunteer helps a young child in Syria

See the crisis throught the eyes of Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers and staff.

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How we are helping in Syria

21 Feb 2013
Majority of humanitarian needs in Syria not being met

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is reaching close to two million people every month, but the crisis is expanding.

04 Dec 2012
Red Cross steps up Syria aid response as winter temperatures bite

The British Red Cross has begun a major push to get more aid into Syria ahead of the worsening winter weather.

President of the Turkish Red Crescent with Syrians in Yayladagi refugee camp

03 Oct 2012
Red Cross receives £1million to assist Syrians in Turkey

The British Red Cross will receive £1million from the UK government to provide 10,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey with essential supplies.

20 Sep 2012
Humanitarian situation rapidly deteriorating in Syria and bordering countries

The deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria is placing huge pressure on border countries such as Jordan.