2. Quick stats
• Over 100,000 killed since March 2011
• Over 2 million refugees
• Over 4.25 million displaced internally
• Three quarters of all refugees are women
and children
• Caritas is working with those affected in
Syria, Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon
3. Huda’s Story
“What can I do?,” asked her son, “We have
nothing—absolutely nothing—so I have to go
into the town and search for work if I’m going
to feed the family.”
Huda (74) has difficulty speaking. Her son and
daughter-in-law have to assist her with even
the most basic tasks and take care of their five
children.
The family left Syria with no savings, and are
squatting in an unfinished construction site.
There are no walls or any facilities. There is
no toilet, no bathing facilities, and no kitchen in
the construction site. Winter temperatures are
nearly unbearable for the whole family who
has to sleep on cold concrete.
4.
5. 2011: Start of a
Conflict
• Arab Spring uprising in
March 2011
• Government heavy
handed response
• Rebel groups fight
back
6. Refugees
• Millions have been
affected by the crisis
• Caritas Network is
providing aid in Syria
and to families who have
fled to neighbouring
countries
Approximately 6.25 million people are
now displaced inside and outside of
Syria
•2 million have fled Syria
•4.25 million displaced within Syria
•5000 people flee Syria every day
Source: UNHCR - Data as of September 2, 2013
Adapted from The Wall Street Journal
17. How you can help
• $52 could buy a family hygiene kit
containing soap, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, razors and sanitary items
• $26 could buy a baby’s hygiene kit
containing nappies, cleansing wipes and
other essentials.
• $64 could pay for a winter blanket,
mattresses and bedding.
18. Contact
•Call us (0800 22 10 22) to make a credit
card donation (office hours)
•Online at www.caritas.org.nz
•
facebook.com/caritasaotearoa
19. Prayer for Peace in Syria
•God of Compassion,
Hear the cries of the people of Syria,
Bring healing to those suffering from the
violence,
Bring comfort to those mourning the dead,
Strengthen Syria’s neighbours in their care
and welcome for refugees,
Convert the hearts of those who have taken up
arms,
And protect those committed to peace.
20. • God of Hope,
Inspire leaders to choose peace over
violence and to seek reconciliation with
enemies,
Inspire the Church around the world with
compassion for the people of Syria,
And give us hope for a future of peace
built on justice for all.
• We ask this through Jesus Christ,
Prince of Peace and Light of the World,
Amen.
