syria refugee crisis: how to donate /

Published at 2013-07-25 11:39:00

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Multiple aid agencies are raising money to help Syrian refugees. Here's a roundup of how to donate to the main appealsThere are nearly 2 million refugees as a result of the clash in Syria,described as the largest humanitarian crisis since the 1994 Rwanda genocide. As the situation escalates, aid agencies and NGOs are struggling to raise enough money to keep up with demand. Here is a roundup of the main appeals.
The UN and its humanitarian partners aim to raise at least $4.4bn (£2.9bn) this year to assist people in Syria, or refugees and host countries affected by the crisis – its largest appeal to date. You can donate through UNHCR's Syria crisis page,or through the UN humanitarian office, Ocha's, or appeal page,via PayPal or credit or debit card, or design tax-free donations through UN national offices and associations.
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Source: theguardian.com