www.cafod.org.uk
Syria:
two years of war
With drawings by children in Syria
In Syria, there is still
fighting between the
government and people
who disagree with them.
More than five million
people have been forced
to leave their homes.
Millions of people do not have enough food, water or
healthcare.
Our supporters
have raised more
than £1.8 million
so that CAFOD can
help the people of
Syria.
CAFOD provides
food, clothes and
medicine, and help
people to find safe
places to stay.
Every day 6,000
people flee from Syria
to nearby countries.
We are helping
refugees in Turkey,
Lebanon and Jordan.
Many also need help
to cope with the
terrible fighting they
have seen.
In Turkey, CAFOD gave coloured pencils and paper to
some of the Syrian children. Many drew pictures of war.
“I really miss my school in Syria and I miss all my friends. I
was good at school but I had to leave it. But I really like playing
with the other children. The toys here are really good!”
Here in Turkey, in a safe place and surrounded by friends,
some children are starting to draw happier pictures.
CAFOD makes a real difference but there is still a lot to
do. Let’s keep the people of Syria in our prayers.
www.cafod.org.uk
God of peace,
help us to live in peace,
understand you and be like you.
Help people who are committed to peace
to keep on acting for good.
Help people who are caught up in fighting
to stop doing what is wrong
and to be healed.
We make our prayer
in the name of your Son,
Jesus, our Lord.
Amen
(Pope Francis’ prayer for Syria, adapted for children)
Photo credits:
Caritas International