Kimse Yok Mu extends help to refugees trying to reach Europe

Date posted: September 21, 2015

International charity organization Kimse Yok Mu delivered aid boxes to the Syrian refugees who are waiting on Edirne border through which they plan to reach European countries.

The KYM volunteers gave food packages to around 1,000 refugees who fight for life for a couple of days on the road to be accepted by the officials into Edirne. The refugees were also provided with quits, clothing, hygiene materials and formula, diaper, milk were supplied to the children.

A total of TL 62 million has been collected for the Syrian refugees within the body of the KYM so far.

Source: CIHAN , September 20, 2015

Tags: Humanitarian aid | Peacebuilding |

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