Blankets for Refugees

Tate Wright | July 20, 2020 

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The Need

In all parts of the world, people are in need of more resources. Food, water, medical supplies, and shelter. The recent pandemic has made circumstances particularly challenging for individuals and families living in refugee camps. While wearing a mask and remembering to social distance might be a mundane or tedious task for many of us, for those living in a refugee camp these practices might be considered a luxury. While we struggle to make sure we have enough toilet paper in our storage supply, they make sure their children will have something to eat, despite how close to have to get to someone while waiting for a supply truck. 

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Photos Coutesy of LHI ​

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Syrian Refugees in Jordan ​

In Northern Jordan, there are many groups of Syrian refugees that escaped their country of residence during the Syrian Civil War. The war, finally coming to a conclusion, has been ongoing for nearly 10 years. Most of these families are livestock farmers that lost everything in the war and are slowly trying to reestablish themselves in their new places of residence. Most of them live in tents with their several children and oftentimes elderly relatives. While supply trucks strive to deliver resources to these camps, there is always a greater need than the supply can offer. 

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Lifting Hands International 

Partnered with Lifting Hands International, LHI, DELIVER wants to help provide blankets to these families living in the deserts of Northern Jordan. LHI has helped more than 500,000 refugees receive critical aid since it's founding in 2016. They seek to meet the needs of refugee families all over the world. With your help, we can make and purchase blankets to send to these families in need. Please help us by donating below and seeing how you can help. Thank you!