Dear John,

The Amari family barely escaped from Aleppo, Syria.

I first met them on a research trip to Lebanon. They had been approved for resettlement in the U.S. — but they were suddenly denied entry because of President Trump’s Muslim ban. That meant they were stuck — afraid and uncertain of their future.

After two years of confusion, and with the unrelenting pressure of activists, Ahmed, Amina, and their four children (ages four, six, nine and eleven) made it to the U.S.

Now, they are making a new home in Virginia — where they thanked us (and you!) for all of our support. The Amari children want to be doctors, fashion designers, and surgeons. And because of Amnesty supporters, they can achieve their dreams.

With your support, their story had a happy ending. But there are so many other refugee families that still need our help.

Despite having fled unspeakable violence and chaos, many families wonder where they will sleep at night, or when they will eat their next meal. They are sick and stranded in overcrowded refugee camps, often with limited medical care and sanitation. They are bracing to survive both the global pandemic and the cold winter months that are looming ahead.

John, I hope these faces will inspire you to make your first donation to Amnesty. Right now, we have an unprecedented opportunity to roll back these assaults on human rights and advocate for refugee families who are seeking safety — like the Amari family once was.

If you donate today, your impact will be immediately matched.

On behalf of the Amari family, refugees around the world, and myself — thank you.

Denise Bell

Researcher for Refugee and Migrant Rights
Amnesty International USA

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