Refugee Crisis

In Syria
What is it?
In 2011, a civil war in Syria was
caused because of antigovernment demonstrations. The
war quickly became violent and

order to escape war, persecution,

over the past four years over 11

or natural disaster. Thats not all,

million people have been affected

over 220,000 have died.

revolutionizing the middle-east.

Where are they going?

The war has caused 7.6 million

people to be displaced and four
million to flee the country. A
refugee is a person who has been
forced to leave their country in

The four million Syrians that have

left the country are struggling to
find somewhere to relocate and
many of them found a home in

neighboring middle-eastern

some have affected harmless

countries. Countries such as

citizens. Neighboring countries

Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey

have also provided food, clothing,

and Iraq have all taken in

health care and best of all a place

hundreds of thousands of Syrians

to live.

that were forced to move. When

Refugees in America?

people relocate, it is hard to find

jobs, mix into the new culture and
find a place where they are
welcomed.

Since the crisis started in 2011, the

United States has resettled about
1,500 Syrians. The amount is so
little for a few reasons. First,

Whos helping?

transporting people half way

The United States, Russia and

across the world is big task. The

other countries have conducted

United States and Syria are about

airstrikes over Syria causing a

6,500 miles away from each other.

debate. The airstrikes are intended

Another reason America has not

to destroy the rebel groups that are

taken many refugees is the

trying to take over the country but

rigorous paperwork and

background check that can take

A little help can go a long way.

over 2 years to be done. Lastly,

There are many ways for people

many Americans dont want them

like you and me to help. Starting a

in their communities and see the

twitter hashtag or making a poster

Syrians as a possible threat.

can help raise awareness. Another

Rumors have said that the White

way you can help is donating

House is planning to relocate

money to funds like UNICEF,

10,000 more Syrians to the US

UNHCR, etc.. If everyone does

(CNN).

their share the crisis will be over

What can you do to help?

in no-time.