The terrible plight of these people seems to have dropped out of the news lately – as Christmas approaches and the weather gets colder, this is a timely reminder that the suffering goes on.
(AFP Photo / Anwar Amro)
As we approach Christmas and fill ourselves with mulled wine and mince pies, please let’s not forget about the situation in the EU border countries.
(AFP Photo / Anwar Amro)
Dodgy rubber dinghies sink or leave people swimming ashore, stranded in soaking wet clothes in ever cooling temperatures.
Here is a harrowing blog post – if you think the refugees are safe and being taken care of, think again.
A warning: the images there are quite upsetting.
That is of course because the situation, despite all the volunteer work and the help from great human beings, is upsetting.
With more bombs dropped on their country, we are unlikely to see a decline of refugee numbers. They urgently need clothes, food, shelter and our love. #humanitarian aid
Remember BandAid (The only gift they get this year is Life!)
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