Dr. Nahreen Ahmed was one of 12 doctors to volunteer their expertise to travel with MedGlobal, an organization helping communities rebuild healthcare systems after disasters.
Turkey earthquake: Survivors living in fear on streets
A month after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, those who survived face an uncertain future. One of their most serious problems is finding somewhere safe to live. At least 1.5 million …
‘We don’t treat humanitarian crises the same way’: Why donating to Syrian-earthquake victims can be frustrating and hard
Even with the relaxation of U.S. sanctions, some activists and aid groups are finding it hard to quickly get relief funds to where they are needed in Syria.
Syria quake damage estimated at $5.1 bil., World Bank says
The World Bank says the powerful earthquakes that hit Syria last month caused an estimated 5.1 billion dollars in direct physical damage. That’s about 10 percent of the country’s gross domestic …
U.S. Sanctions Relief for Syrian Regime Troubles Assad Opponents
Washington has temporarily eased sanctions on the authoritarian government of President Bashar al-Assad to allow humanitarian aid to flow freely after a disastrous earthquake struck Syria.
U.S. Sanctions Relief for Syrian Regime Troubles Assad Opponents
Washington has temporarily eased sanctions on the authoritarian government of President Bashar al-Assad to allow humanitarian aid to flow freely after a disastrous earthquake struck Syria.
Qatar’s emir criticises delay in aid to earthquake victims in Syria
Qatar’s emir said on Sunday he was puzzled by the delay in delivering aid to victims of last month’s earthquake in Syria, adding that it was wrong to abuse humanitarian aid for political purposes, in …
How a group of digital activists are helping earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria find shelter
Five digital activists have created a website to help provide shelter to survivors of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey that left millions homeless amid freezing winter temperatures.
In Syria, Milley says U.S. troops needed to counter Islamic State
NORTHEAST SYRIA — By day, 1st Lt. Kamal Alsawafy is providing security … Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial …
Syrian boy fulfils dream of meeting Ronaldo after quake
A boy from Syria who told rescue workers after a devastating earthquake in February that he wanted to meet Cristiano Ronaldo came face to face with his idol on Friday after being invited to watch his …