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Though it was just half a decade ago that the flow of refugees surged westward from Iraq to Syria, the escalating violence in the latter country this time has seen upwards of 60,000 pushed into the former [1]. And of those, less than half have found shelter in the camps that garner the most media attention and international funding [2]. The majority here in Iraq are largely hidden from view, often difficult to reach, and vitally underserved as a result.
Nabil, actually, is my former coworker and housemate of just about two years, and though he'd be far too modest to characterize it this way, has on his own remarkable initiative managed to deliver foodstuffs, blankets, coats, heaters, and school supplies to over 300 families. Through just our close circle of friends, he's managed to raise some $5000 in donations. However, with more families arriving each day under desperate conditions, continuing to fill in at the city's limits in the middle of a brutally cold winter, I think it would be incredible to try and double that number. Regardless of your politics, if you've felt a desire like I have while watching the news coverage of Syria to reach out and offer something directly to the ordinary people caught in the crossfire, I can assure you this is a rare and singularly effective opportunity to do just that.
See our history and follow the project here: http://www.facebook.com/SyrianRefugeesInIraqiKurdistanReliefProject
[1] UNHCR
[2] International Rescue Committee
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