Aleppo: 100,000 children in Aleppo need urgent aid

World Vision is preparing to distribute much-needed medical supplies in eastern Aleppo, as the city endures another round of heavy fighting. Thousands have fled, with a quarter of a million in need of urgent help.

 

Syrian child refugee | World Vision UK

Mohamed, aged 3, orphaned by the conflict in Syria

Chris Latif, World Vision’s Response Manager for Northern Syria, said:

“No matter who’s holding eastern Aleppo, no matter who’s fighting to take it, this intractable violence spells utter devastation for children and families who are hunkered down in what’s left of their houses, or running for their lives to get out.

“As the world watches on, many are dying in the process with 100,000 children in the city needing urgent help.

“Just two weeks ago, eastern Aleppo had almost completely run out of food meaning children are at risk of malnutrition.

“Now, amid barrel bombs and airstrikes, it’s as though one problem subsumes another as families face an ongoing fight for survival.”

Contact: Carina Wint 07471 216 013

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