Most of us have been hearing about the plight of Syrian refugees for as long as we can remember, but know little about the part we can play to make a difference. Below are the key ways you can help.

DONATE:

Donate to the International Red Cross who help treat, feed, and keep safe those on the run.

You can also donate to the White Helmets – Syrian Civil Defence – who are helping those in Aleppo hands-on, on the ground.

VOLUNTEER:

Volunteer with the International Rescue Committee to volunteer at a resettlement office.

It is often difficult for refugees to find employment or gain work rights in time to support their families. the #WorkForRefugees project by World Vision encourages you to contribute a small portion of your work earnings to charities supporting refugees.

ACCOMMODATE:

Through the Refugees Welcome project, if you have a spare room or a couch, you can open up your home to asylum seekers in need of shelter. The program has not expanded from Germany to over 20 countries.

SUPPORT:

Petition global leaders to provide emergency funding to help educate the nearly half a million of these children to help provide them a future.

If you’re an employer, offer employment opportunities to refugees where possible, through advertising on resettlement centers and the like.

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