Tag Archives: psychological trauma

Thousands of Syrian Children Alone in Italy

So far in 2014, more than 9,000 child refugees have arrived in Italy from Syria, by themselves. Many of the thousands of unaccompanied minors are under five years old. These children face danger, violence, or exploitation. Save the Children said that after arriving, many Syrian refugee children are “dropping off the radar,” therefore being exposed to risk. Read the full article at World Bulletin here. syrian-children-18

Syrian Refugee Mohammed Talks About Losing His Mother, Grandmother, Little Brother and His Legs

Please help the children of Syria by sharing this video of young Mohammed, who lost his mother, grandmother, little brother, and both his legs, and is now a refugee in Istanbul. Palmyra Relief is helping him get prosthetic legs and rehabilitative care.

Syria’s Grinding War Takes Toll On Children

nprThis National Public Radio story (21 October 2013) talks about the psychological and physical impact of the war in Syria on its children.


See the story, and listen to a stream of the radio broadcast.