Shelterbox helps Syrian refugees

The following is an extract from the Shelterbox website on the Syria Appeal:

Syria Refugee Appeal: Help us shelter families fleeing conflict

Over 2 million refugees have fled Syria and over 4 million people remain displaced within the country. The majority are in desperate need of shelter and other vital aid, leaving their homes with just the few possessions they can carry. The need now is greater than ever.

So far ShelterBox has sent aid to support over 4,500 families in Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan, Lebanon and Jordan. But many thousands more need our help today. Our ShelterBox Response Teams (SRTs) are working in countries in the region to reach the most vulnerable families.

With winter just around the corner, conditions are only going to worsen with freezing temperatures and limited resources. The need for protection is critical and ShelterBox offers a winterised shelter solution. We are aiming to provide shelter for a further 5,000 families over the coming months - we urgently need your help so these families can come in from the cold this winter.  

If you want to help contact RC of Chestfield at dsmann50@msn.com or you can donate directly at   www.shelterbox.org