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It Could Happen Here Weekly 70

Behind the Bastards

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The Impact of the Sanctions on Syrians

I don't want us to be numb to statistics and numbers when it comes to casualties. And I really think these sanctions have a lot to do with the lack of access that my family and many families have in Syria. 12 million Syrians are experiencing food insecurity. Nearly 70% of the Syrian population was already in need of humanitarian aid before the earthquake even happened. The death toll is only going to continue to rise, and everyone there needs all the help they can get. If you're able to donate any money at all, I would really urge you to donate to a charity that you trust.

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