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| Refugee crisis: what can you do to help? | Refugee crisis: what can you do to help? |
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| The shocking image of a boy who drowned trying to flee the war in Syria has prompted calls for governments to do more to tackle the refugee crisis, but what can individual citizens do to help? | The shocking image of a boy who drowned trying to flee the war in Syria has prompted calls for governments to do more to tackle the refugee crisis, but what can individual citizens do to help? |
| So far Germany has put other nations to shame with plans to take 800,000 asylum seekers this year. There has also been a series of impressive voluntary campaigns and gestures, from Refugees Welcome – a scheme for sharing homes with those fleeing conflict and persecution described as the the Airbnb for refugees – to a professional football club fielding a third team made up entirely of refugees. | So far Germany has put other nations to shame with plans to take 800,000 asylum seekers this year. There has also been a series of impressive voluntary campaigns and gestures, from Refugees Welcome – a scheme for sharing homes with those fleeing conflict and persecution described as the the Airbnb for refugees – to a professional football club fielding a third team made up entirely of refugees. |
| By contrast the response of the British media has been characterised by fear rather than compassion, but there are plenty of ways that individuals can offer support. We want to hear about how you’ve helped those seeking asylum. But in the meantime, here’s a guide about some of the ways you can contribute. | |
| Related: How are you supporting people caught up in the migration crisis? | Related: How are you supporting people caught up in the migration crisis? |
| Give Money | Give Money |
| A number of charities and non-governmental organisations have opened appeals specifically aimed at helping the plight of refugees. Various organisations spell out exactly what a specific donation could provide. Here’s a sample: | A number of charities and non-governmental organisations have opened appeals specifically aimed at helping the plight of refugees. Various organisations spell out exactly what a specific donation could provide. Here’s a sample: |
| Other Donations | Other Donations |
| It is not only cash that can help. | It is not only cash that can help. |
| Volunteer | Volunteer |
| Protest | |
| What are you doing to help? | What are you doing to help? |