Global Medic, David McAntony Gibson Foundation

Published purpose

October 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 over 4 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, GlobalMedic is distributing emergency relief items including basic necessities such as antibacterial soap, laundry powder, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sanitary pads, liquid antiseptic, baby diapers, blankets, towels and sleeping bags to 10,000 Syrian refugees transiting through Serbia.