{"id":61401,"date":"2015-09-11T18:19:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-11T18:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=aec390fc5e1b9b5ab7bf8a598fed0014"},"modified":"2015-11-16T13:01:01","modified_gmt":"2015-11-16T13:01:01","slug":"government-response-syria-refugees-what-you-can-do-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=61401","title":{"rendered":"Government response: Syrian refugees: what you can do to help"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated:<\/em> added Refugee Council to list of appeals<\/p>\n

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Since the Syrian crisis began in 2011, the UK has granted asylum or other forms of leave to almost 5,000 Syrian nationals and their dependants. We also operate three resettlement routes, which bring people who have fled their home country to the UK. One of these, the Gateway programme, has run for 10 years and has resettled almost 6,400 people in that time, aiming to resettle around 750 people a year.<\/p>\n

Britain can be proud that we\u2019re one of the only major countries in the world to deliver our commitment to spend 0.7% of our GNI on aid. We\u2019re already the second largest bilateral donor of aid in the world in response to the Syrian conflict. Our help has included providing over 18 million food rations and giving 1.6 million people access to clean water.<\/p>\n

On 7 September the Prime Minister announced an expansion of our existing Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme. Through this expansion, we expect to resettle 20,000 Syrians in need of protection during this Parliament. This is in addition to those we resettle under our Gateway and Mandate programmes, and the thousands of people who receive protection in the UK under normal asylum procedures.<\/p>\n

We are working closely with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to identify some of the most vulnerable displaced Syrians and bring them to the UK. This scheme is helping those in the greatest need who cannot be supported effectively in the region by giving them protection and support in the UK. The criteria for acceptance under the scheme will be expanded to ensure more of those in need are resettled.<\/p>\n

We have received many generous offers of support from the general public, local authorities, businesses and other organisations. Below is some guidance on how you can help.<\/p>\n

General public<\/h2>\n

I want to make a donation<\/h3>\n

The best way to help refugees is to donate cash to humanitarian organisations or charities. Cash donations are the fastest, most efficient way to get help to vulnerable people. Please read the Charity Commission\u2019s advice on giving safely<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cash donations enable relief agencies to cater to the specific needs of the affected population as quickly as possible. They also allow relief agencies to buy goods in the affected region, helping to regenerate the local economy.<\/p>\n

Many international organisations are working in the UK, across Europe and in the countries refugees are fleeing from to provide aid and assistance. Recommended and experienced humanitarian and relief agencies that you can support include:<\/p>\n