World Vision Canada

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March 2015 - The humanitarian situation in Syria continues to deteriorate as a result of the civil war and intensified violence in the country. The United Nations estimates that 12.2 million people inside Syria, including 5.6 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance. Combined with 3.8 million Syrians seeking refuge from the conflict in neighbouring countries, this is the largest number of people displaced from conflict in the world. Women and children are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of the conflict and host countries are increasingly overstretched by the influx of people fleeing the conflict. With DFATD's support, World Vision Canada is assisting 5,400 of the most vulnerable people affected by the Syrian crisis in Lebanon to better meet their basic needs and gain access to essential services in a way that respects their decision-making and dignity. Through this project, World Vision is providing emergency cash assistance for 900 Syrian and Lebanese households living in vulnerable situations.