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Give Hope

“We must work wholeheartedly for a ceasefire, an end to the fighting, stop arming extremist groups and get all the parties to have dialogue inside Syria.”

Bishop Antoine Audo of Aleppo

The 165 national organisations of Caritas Internationalis are calling on the international community to increase efforts to promote peace in Syria.

Governments are encouraged to back an immediate ceasefire to protect the civilian population and support inclusive peace negotiations.

Peaceful coexistence among religious and ethnic communities should be promoted in Syria.

The world must provide humanitarian aid to Syrians inside and outside the country.

Millions of Syrian refugees in the region or who have made the dangerous journey to Europe and further afield need to be welcomed with dignity as part of our shared humanity.

Caritas provides food, healthcare, basic needs, education, shelter, counselling, protection and livelihoods in Syria and to refugees in host countries.

  • "You are not alone ….Do not lose hope."

    Pope Francis, to Syrian refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos

  • "Let us not get tired of giving aid. But we’re asking for emotional spiritual aid too. We need a worldwide movement towards peace in Syria."

    Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, President of Caritas Internationalis

  • "Everyone has to recognise that there is no military solution for Syria, but only a political solution. The international community must therefore support the peace talks heading towards the construction of a government of national unity."

    Pope Francis

  • "Overcome indifference and proclaim with strength that peace in Syria is possible! Peace in Syria is possible!"

    Pope Francis

Ways to help

Spread the word on social media about the Caritas Syria Peace is Possible campaign with the hashtag #peacepossible4Syria

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Write a letter

Write a letter to your government or local representative asking to make peace a priority, provide humanitarian assistance and treat refugees in a dignified and humane way

Pray

Organise a prayer vigil either in your parish group or community centre.

Campaign forum

Organise a campaign forum in your area. You can use the messages of the “Syria: Peace is Possible” campaign to encourage dialogue and raise awareness on the war in Syria.

Awareness

Download and display a Peace is Possible poster at your home, office, or school.

Contact your national Caritas organisation to find out what activities they have planned or how to support their work with Syrians

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