Mary's Meals digging deep to support children affected by catastrophic earthquakes in Syria

Mary Meal's are adding another string to their bow as they launch an emergency appeal to help those affected in Syria by two catastrophic earthquakes.

The charity's been working on the ground with their partner Dorcas to deliver much-needed food aid to children in Syria. 

They've been working in the city of Aleppo since 2017, serving meals to children at school, due to the civil war in the country that's lasted more than a decade. 

Now, the charity are calling on the UK public to donate anything they can to support their appeal. 

Executive director Daniel Adams said: "With our partner, we are working around the clock to feed hungry children in Aleppo. But there’s so much more we can do to help the communities that have been devastated by these earthquakes – and we stand ready to expand our emergency response as funds allow. 

“Time and time again, we have seen people across the UK give generously to help those facing desperate and frightening situations.

"I urge you to give what you can today – no donation is too small – so that we can bring hope to the people of Aleppo.”

Mary Meal's, in the past, have supported other emergencies such as thousands of people being affected by Ebola in Liberia and those impacted by the earthquake in Haiti in 2021. 

The promise of food is one of the ways the charity's been ensuring children in Syria receive an education as well as a healthy meal. 

Mr Adams added: "The updates we are receiving from our partner on the ground are simply heart-breaking. After more than a decade of civil war, Syria has been plunged into this new crisis.

"Many people have lost their loved ones and their homes, and they have very little access to food and shelter. They now face yet another a fight for survival. 

“Conditions in and around Aleppo are very difficult – roads are damaged, and our partner organisation has seen heavy damage to its buildings.

"Despite these challenges, we are already reaching many children with essential food supplies.” 

To donate to their earthquake appeal and to find out more information visit their website here.