Good news for the syrians! The United Nations refugee agency is boosting its efforts to protect thousands of uprooted Syrians during this winter

Photo credit : UNHCR. UN and partners step up efforts to protect Syrian refugees during winter montths

Today 12 October 2012, the United Nations refugee agency announced it is boosting its efforts to protect tens of thousands of uprooted Syrians during this upcoming winter months. here is what they said “We are budgeting more than $64 million for winter preparations throughout the region, including for displaced Syrians in their own country,” the chief spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Melissa Fleming, told reporters in Geneva.

Refugees living in camps will receive a winter package that includes stoves and fuel, warm clothing, thermal blankets, plastic sheeting, hot water bottles and other items. The kit is in addition to the regular provision to refugees of blankets, sleeping mats, mattresses, jerry cans, kitchen sets, buckets, solar lamps and hygiene kits. Tent modifications are also planned for better insulation, Ms. Fleming said, adding that donors are providing more than 2,500 prefabricated family shelters, some 300 of which have already been set up in the camp.

Some 50,000 ‘urban refugees,’ who have been using their own resources or depending on help from Jordanian families, will receive cash assistance with an extra amount devoted for winter preparations in November and December. In addition, UNCHR will provide emergency grants to cover urgent needs such as clothing, fuel for heating and rental payments.

Facts Source:UN news center (2012)