Dear John,

It has now been 12 long years of crisis and displacement in Syria. Millions of people are still living as refugees in neighbouring countries, and millions more Syrians are displaced within their own country. As the years go by, and a political solution remains out of reach, their resilience is being put to the test. Please, provide some hope to Syrians who have spent years in crisis.

The resilience and strong will of Syrian refugees and displaced people are truly incredible. Many families have lived in makeshift shelters for years, in poverty and struggling to access even the most basic things like food and healthcare—yet they still hope for a better future.

But with every passing year this is becoming harder. The latest earthquakes to hit Türkiye and Syria have been devastating. My colleagues spoke to a woman in Aleppo who survived the earthquake with her children; “It felt like a dream with so much fear. I couldn’t believe my children were still alive or we would be able to survive.”

When asked what her plan was moving forward, she looked lost. “My plan? I only wish that those who can help those in need, will provide assistance.”

Inside Syria, we need your support now to provide emergency shelter and relief items to help communities affected by the earthquakes and years of crisis. We are providing psychological first aid and helping people earn a living by providing job skills training and self-reliance methods. In neighbouring countries, we are providing Syrian refugee families with cash assistance to help them cover the basics like rent, food and medicine and helping children integrate into local schools.

Your help is needed to ensure we can continue this vital support for Syrian people forced to flee their homes. Please, give what you can today.

Thank you for your compassion and support,

Breno Valentini
International Supporter Care
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency