After nearly seven years of protracted and violent conflict, the devastating humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Syria.

In the besieged Syrian enclave of eastern Ghouta, which the United Nations Secretary-General has described as “hell on Earth,” reports estimate over 300 civilians have been killed since the beginning of the month alone, prompting the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to issue a poignant statement on the conflict – a statement with blank spaces, because there are no words that will do justice for those suffering.

However, even when words fail, action can and must still be taken – a message conveyed by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock to the UN Security Council this week, calling for a sustained cessation of hostilities to enable the delivery of humanitarian aid.

UN agencies are tirelessly working in various capacities to address the overwhelming need, including the 13 million people who require humanitarian assistance. Yet resources are not keeping pace with the needs, and more help is needed. Here are two steps you can take right now to support Syrians devastated by the conflict.

How to Help

  • Raise your voice. Make sure Syrians in need are not forgotten by raising your voice and letting your friends, families, and leaders know that you care about peace and the protection of civilians.
  • Support the humanitarian response by donating to the UN’s Syria Humanitarian Fund.

Read the full article about how to help Syrians affected by crisis by Molly Matney at United Nations Foundation.