Hiba has fled the conflict in Syria with her daughter and her severely disabled son, following the destruction of her home. The breakdown in healthcare in Syria meant that Hiba was unable to access the treatment and medicines her son needed. His condition is worsening. Here is Hiba’s story in her own words: “Hospitals in …
For the seven days, I was there, most of the kids in the camp followed us in a gaggle, circling us at times, giggling and practicing their English – “Hello,” and “Thank you.”They loved to see their images on my camera’s display screen after I took pictures.Not Abdel. He stood off to the side, only …
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The scream cannot be heard over the sound of destruction. I am chased by the nagging thought of a wail filled with agony and anguish, a child saying, “When is my dear Mom or Dad coming back?” Indeed, each orphan has a story to tell, each seeking answers to questions. In this forgotten neighborhood, we …
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A decade of conflict and violence has turned Syria into one of the most desperate places in the world. The Syrian crisis has had the worst effect on children, some of whom have lost their lives to the conflict, and thousands of others left homeless. Even basic needs like food and shelter have become so …
There are a mammoth number of refugee crises from different parts of the world, many of which go unnoticed. The reason behind the migration of people varies. Some migrations are due to climate change and flash floods, while some are manmade, like the Syrian refugee crisis. The figures for the number of people displaced every …
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Syria was a developing country prior to the outbreak of the conflict. This crisis has damaged the country’s economy and infrastructure by forcing humanitarian needs and more than half of the population to flee from their homes. In turn, this resulted in an economic downturn and widespread poverty. The country’s infrastructure has been entirely wrecked …
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