At the beginning of January, warm clothes were purchased and given to children, thanks to your donations.
Over $6500 was raised to purchase warm clothes by our donors. Following is report from Vian Ahmed, Country Director of The Lotus Flower:
Winter Support providing warm clothing for children in camps
Vian Ahmed, Country Director, The Lotus Flower
“It’s been really cold and wet in Kurdistan recently, so we’re very thankful to our partners at Zarok NGO and Operation Hope Australia whose support has meant we’ve been able to distribute items of winter clothing to more than 1,500 children.
Most of us take items like warm coats, socks and hats for granted, but for displaced families they’re a luxury, and often out of reach when they’re also struggling to afford the food and medicines they need. This year, we’ve been targeting youngsters in Domiz 2, Gawilan, Essyan and Rwanga camps, as well as host communities in Khanke and Sharya. We’re so glad to be able to make conditions just a little bit more manageable for many this winter.”
Many THANKS to our donors – whether through financial assistance or through purchases at our online shop. Your support is truly appreciated.
Below are photos of the children receiving their new clothes. Enjoy.
And a quick video of the happy children:
As winter approaches refugees and internally displaced people still living under flimsy tents camps need to protect themselves and their children from the cold.
Winter often brings brings snow and flooding to the camps. Emergency supplies of winter jackets, socks and shoes among the poor families in 4 areas around Duhok is needed urgently. This includes;
- Essyan and Rwanga camps for Internally displaced people
- Domiz 2 camp for Syrian refugees
- A number of poor families inside Duhok city.
Operation Hope Australia partners with the locally based NGO, The Lotus Flower, to purchase and distribute clothing to the most needy refugees and IDPs. The clothing distribution is based on the family needs recorded by The Lotus Flower. Providing essential clothing for their kids to protect them from getting sick under their thin tents is too difficult for many families. Many families have very limited resources to purchase necessary clothes and other items to protect them from the cold at this time of the year. In past years we have been able to help over 1000 children in these locations.
You can support this work by either donating or purchasing Christmas gifts for family and friends and support our 2023 Winter Christmas Appeal. Either,
CLICK to purchase Christmas Gifts from our on-line store:
A great way to buy Christmas gifts for family and friends + supporting our 2023 Winter Christmas Appeal. Order now for delivery before Christmas, but hurry.
Newcastle & Hunter customers can collect from Coal Point.
or
CLICK to donate direct to purchase warm clothes for children.