Any good ways to help Venezuelans? Syrians?

[mahina]

Just read another article about how much people are suffering there, how hard it is for the kids, how many are not surviving.

If anybody here knows of some good groups to help, please share.

Syria, same.

Mahalo DU.

[Archae]

1. That's just it, Maduro and his corrupt cronies are stopping any aid.

It would mean admitting their big "experiment" in Bolivaran revolution is a total fiasco.

And Maduro is absolutely incompetent and a dictator.

[mahina]

6. Thats what I read in our press,

And that they say it’s the US that is at economic war with Venezuela

I knew a girl who grew up there whose father worked for an oil company. That’s all the contact I’ve ever had with any human beings from there. Certainly not typical.

[democratisphere]

7. The world needs to rid itself of the heinous authoritarian dictators like

Maduro, Putin and drumpf.

[Archae]

8. Agree 100%.

Even Saddam and Kaddaffyduck are now dead.

[Delphinus]

2. I have wondered

the same thing.

My husband and I give to Syrian Medical Society - but how little can this do in the face of what is going on? I want them to be safe, to have a home that won't be bombed, to have food.

[mahina]

4. Thank you so much. Ill help them.

And appreciate your sharing the info, very much.

I want the same. Aloha.

[mahina]

5. Is it this one?

https://www.sams-usa.net Syrian American Medical Society?

I am not finding the Syrian Medical Society.

Mahalo Delphinius

[Delphinus]

10. Yes,

sometimes my memory of names and places leaves a LOT to be desired. Thank you!

[JI7]

3. Not much. The problem in both countries is the shitty leaders

And they make it difficult for others to help also.

[csziggy]

9. Find a non-American Non Governmental Organization

Usually shortened to NGOs.

Non-American because then they will not be hobbled by stupid crap such as not allowing any money to go to groups that provide abortion and birth control to women - often called the Mexico City Policy. https://www.kff.org/global-health-policy/issue-brief/what-is-the-scope-of-the-mexico-city-policy-assessing-abortion-laws-in-countries-that-receive-u-s-global-health-assistance/

And who knows what other idiotic policies have been and will be put into effect by this insane administration? So I would avoid giving money to any group that takes money from the US government or works under their auspices.

I wish I were in touch with my niece that works for NGOs. Currently she is in Baghdad, working with a Danish NGO so it's hard to keep up with her. She would have some good, specific suggestions, I am sure.

[johnpowdy]

11. Maduro is doing a lot to help the poor and continuing Chavez's legacy for the socialist cause

Most of what you read is right wing propaganda. I'm not saying Maduro is perfect but look into what you read

[EX500rider]

12. If you mean helping them starve, then yes, he is doing a bang up job.

Maduro is certainly helping more Venezuelan BE poor, that's for sure.

In 2015, Venezuela had over 100% inflation – the highest in the world and the highest in the country's history at that time. The rate increased to 4,000% in 2017 with Venezuela spiraling into hyperinflation while the population poverty rate was between 76% and 87% according to independent sources.

"Venezuelans lose average of 19lb in weight due to nationwide food shortages"

I guess the whole country is on a diet?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/venezuela-weight-loss-average-19lb-pounds-food-shortages-economic-crisis-a7595081.html

[moondust]

13. If you're not a UN hater,

(and I'm guessing you're not )

there's UNICEF and UNHCR. They both have done a lot to set up camps for Syrian and other refugees and deliver relief. I don't know how much work they do in Venezuela or South/Central America.

UNICEF currently has a 5x match on donations:
https://secure.unicefusa.org/donate/5x-impact-your-gift/34021

[mahina]

14. Awesome, than you.

Perfect.

[IluvPitties]

15. Venezuelans are starving there.

I have many Venezuelan acquaintances in the US and abroad, and they all have shown me how their own families are suffering there. The ones here vote Democratic, so don't assume they are right wing.