Winter brings brutal challenges for millions already struggling with poverty, displacement, and the impacts of climate change. From conflict-torn Syria and Yemen to the embattled communities of Palestine and Lebanon, families face the season without the basics for survival.
DONATE NOWAs the world faces shifting climates and extreme weather, the needs of vulnerable communities are evolving. Winter & Beyond reflects a renewed commitment to addressing immediate crises while building resilience against future challenges. Our approach embraces urgency and sustainability, empowering communities to face not only the cold but also the unpredictable trials of tomorrow.
By supporting this campaign, you join a movement that stands by those enduring conflict, displacement, and poverty, offering more than aid, offering a lifeline.
BROWSE WINTER PROJECTS
Syria: Surviving Conflict and Cold
Prolonged conflict has left millions displaced, with scarce resources to endure the harsh winters.
Idleb | Empowering Families: Cash assistance of £190 per family enables households to purchase essentials like food and heating fuel, giving them agency to address their needs during winter.
Idleb | Heating for Schools: £1,500 provides fuel to keep schools warm, creating a safe and comfortable learning environment for children despite freezing conditions.
Raqqa | Winter Shelter for Displaced Families: £130 per family provides blankets, carpets, and mattresses to protect vulnerable households from life-threatening cold in shelters.
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Palestine: Battling Harsh Winters Under Occupation
Political instability and blockades exacerbate the effects of winter in Palestine. Families lack access to quality housing and warm clothing, leaving them exposed to severe weather.
West Bank | Winter Clothing Distribution: High-quality waterproof coats and shoes, costing £40 per individual, provide essential protection against health risks caused by severe weather.
Gaza | Winter Shelter Assistance: Durable tarps, costing £35 per family, shield displaced households from wind and rain, ensuring safety during storms.
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Yemen: Fragile Lives in a Harsh Winter
Years of conflict and economic collapse mean that Yemeni families enter winter unprepared. The cold brings increased risks of illness and hypothermia for those already malnourished and vulnerable.
Winter Kits Distribution: £180 per family provides comprehensive kits, including blankets and winter clothing tailored to all age groups, ensuring protection and comfort for families living on the edge.
Lebanon: Facing a Crisis of Resources
In Lebanon, refugees and low-income families lack access to healthcare, heating, and food due to ongoing economic struggles. Winter intensifies their hardships.
Mobile Clinics and Winter Aid: £10 per individual provides medical care, warm bedding, and hot meals, helping families alleviate the burden of winter.
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Somalia: Battling Drought and Cold
Drought caused by climate change has left many Somali families without access to water, compounding the difficulties of the cold season.
Water Wells and Hygiene Training: £90 per household supports the installation of tube wells and hygiene awareness training, improving access to clean water and promoting health.
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Jordan: Enduring the Winter Without Essentials
Low-income and displaced families in Jordan’s Shoubak region struggle to stay warm during the harsh winters. Many cannot afford heaters or warm clothing, leaving them exposed to the cold.
Winter Essentials Distribution: £325 per household delivers gas heaters, clothing, and blankets, ensuring essential warmth for families.
Afghanistan: Extreme Winters in Marginalised Areas
In Afghanistan’s high-altitude regions, winters are brutally cold. Families living in caves or inadequate shelters face severe risks of frostbite and hypothermia.
Winterisation Kits for Cave-Dwellers: £185 per family provides blankets and warm clothing, offering protection against the brutal cold.
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Pakistan: Winter Worsens Existing Challenges
Harsh weather, compounded by poverty and food insecurity, leaves families in Pakistan’s AJK region at significant risk during winter.
Food and Winter Kits: £35 per family provides food and essential supplies, helping families stay nourished and warm during the cold season.
Bangladesh: Climate Vulnerabilities in Winter
In regions like Rajshahi and Rangpur, extreme winters follow devastating climate disasters. Poor families face life-threatening conditions without adequate supplies.
Winter Resilience Kits: £40 per household provides life-saving blankets and warm clothing, helping families adapt to increasingly erratic weather.
Iraq: Supporting Refugees and Displaced Families
Winter in Iraq brings freezing temperatures to communities already struggling with displacement and poverty.
Baghdad | Winter Supplies for Families: £140 per household provides kerosene heaters and blankets, offering immediate relief for families.
Kurdistan Region | Clothing for Refugee Children: £125 per household ensures families receive warm clothing and heating supplies to endure the cold.