Al-Barjas calls on sending winter aid for Syrian refugees

Chairman of the Board for Kuwait Red Crescent Society Barjas Al-Barjas called on all civic communities of the the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to provide immediate aid to Syrian refugees in winter season. Al-Barjas told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Saturday that the society is making huge efforts to help all Syrian refugees and providing them with everything they need, especially with the arrival of winter season, which requires sending more aid. The chairman called on all communities to increase the amount of financial support and send extra aid to the refugees, to face the very cold weather in the refugee camps, adding that the numbers of refugees are increasing due to the worsening situation in Syria. He praised the efforts of the nearby countries receiving the refugees, noting that all nations must put their efforts together to resolve this issue. He also mentioned that the society has been sending aid to Syrians in Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan since the crisis began, and will continue the effort until the crisis is over. The society is in continuous contact with the International Committee of the Red Cross, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the UN\'s humanitarian organizations to discuss the events and developments in the Syrian crisis, and to determine the needs of the refugees, he said. He hoped that all organizations would cooperate to end the suffering of Syrian refugees, and help them face the daily difficulties