COVID-19 cases are now being confirmed in Syria - where hundreds of thousands of children are already facing unimaginable horrors as the war intensifies in Idlib.
Families are desperately trying to escape the fighting whilst trying to stay healthy during coronavirus pandemic - often sheltering in tents or ruins, with little food and healthcare.
They desperately need your help.
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In the future, I want to help my family and rebuild our home."
Sara, 14, was at home with her family when her street was bombed. She emerged from the rubble of her home, temporarily blinded by chemical dust from the blast. Her brother guided her to safety, and she now lives in a displacement camp. Sara attends our Child Friendly Space, where she feels less afraid and alone.
She likes playing goalkeeper in football matches, and says the girls' team normally beats the boys' team because she saves all the goals.
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Tamer*, four, and his mother, Yasmine*, were forced to flee their home. They have received essential supplies such as baby kits, blankets and mattresses, and have also been taken to seek medical and dental care.
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Arij's* newborn baby girl, born in a maternity hospital supported by our partners in north west Syria. Arij was forced to flee to the suburbs of Idlib after her home was destroyed by bombs.
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"I want to learn here and to become a teacher when I grow up. I want teaching to be my future."
Hamza and his family fled to a camp to escape constant bombing in their hometown. Thanks to a temporary learning centre run by our team, Hamza was able to restart his education and his journey to becoming a teacher - but lessons stopped due to coronavirus.
To ensure children like Hamza still get an education, we're providing home-based learning packs and tent-to-tent support for families and care givers. Hamza can now continue his studies at home and work towards his dream.
*Names changed to protect identities
Across northern Syria, we're helping children and families through this scary and difficult time.
Both directly through our staff, and through partner organisations, we're doing all we can to support them through the COVID-19 pandemic.
By donating to our Syria appeal, some money could be used to help our coronavirus response. Find out more and donate to our global coronavirus response here.
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