According to the UNHCR there are 6.5 Million internally displaced people within Syria, including 2.8 million children. An additional 5.6 million refugees have been forced to flee the country all together. These people are extremely vulnerable as they move to new territories or return to their homes that are newly contaminated with Explosive Remnants of War (ERW). ERW litters Syria causing casualties and devastating lives.

The Syrian Civil Defence along with other operators are systematically recording and destroying these hazardous items to prevent situations like the one shown in the video below.

Syrian Father Comforts Son After he Wakes Up Blind From Explosive Item

Geordie Erskine and I are doing the Loch Tay Sprint Triathlon on the 18th August to raise awareness and funds in order to help the SCD. By sharing this message we can help the people of Syria and encourage our governments to prevent these injustices rather than contribute to them. Your support is hugely appreciated!!

Thank you,

Geordie and Renwick