As we continue to make our last minute preparations for Christmas, can we please spare a thought for a very dedicated mum and her two brave sons who are struggling for survival in the camps of Lebanon? Their situation is such a sad one. I’d like to think that at the time of year when the giving and receiving of gifts features so highly on our agenda, we could help this family by making it possible for these boys to receive the tests and medication they so desperately need. If you would please consider donating to this emergency appeal, we as a charity would be beyond grateful. Please feel free to use the link pay.rrym or contact us for details. Thank you. Here is their story.
Sharief, a 12-year-old weighing only 9 kilograms, and Deeb, a 4-year-old at 7 kilograms, are two Syrian refugee boys facing significant health challenges. Both boys grapple with brain paralysis, delayed sensory and motor development, and malnutrition. Raised by a single mother, they require specialized food and medication for their well-being. Unfortunately, the harsh circumstances experienced by Syrian refugees in Lebanon hinder their mother’s ability to meet these essential needs. During my visit, I observed Sharif’s noticeable weight loss, attributed to the unavailability of their prescribed diet and fruits. Through the assistance and support provided by Henna, we were able to supply them with diapers,Milk, oats, fruits, and medication for one month. We earnestly seek additional support to continue aiding these vulnerable children. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference in improving their quality of life.
Last year RRYM, thanks to your generous support, had the pleasure of financing an annual party for the children who attend the special needs class in Lebanon. We would dearly love to do the same this year, but can only manage it with your help. I know times are hard for everyone, particularly with the onset of Christmas, but these children so deserve a little joy and happiness in their lives. If you would please consider donating towards our target of £130, we would be so very grateful. Children-Video
lease feel free to use the link pay.rrym.uk or our charity’s bank account. Refugee Relief Ynys Mon, NatWest Account number: 71053743, Sort code: 51-61-14.
Our hope is to raise sufficient funds within the next couple of weeks, so that the money can be sent in good time for our friends on the ground to prepare a party for early January. Any possible surplus funds will be put towards the education of these lovely children. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this request.
ere is the latest video produced by our dear friend in Lebanon. It shows a school day in the lives of the children who attend the special needs class each week.
It will soon be time for us to send sufficient funds to support the children’s education for the next three months. With the onset of winter, one of the most pressing requirements for the next little while will be heating oil to keep the classroom temperature at a tolerable level for working.
If you would like to help us in our efforts to continue supporting these children and their dedicated teachers, please use the link pay.rrym or contact us for our charity’s bank details. Thank you and enjoy the VIDEO
For those of you who were generous enough to support our efforts to set up the library and tailoring projects in Kiangwali refugee camp in Uganda, here is the latest update from Gideon, our man on the ground.
We are eternally grateful to Refugee Relief Ynys Môn for helping us to pay the 3 CBO employees’ wages for 4 months (July- October). However, we still appeal to each and every one of you to kindly help us achieve the goal of getting the CBO-run projects connected to the mains electricity supply as soon as possible. As afore-mentioned, the solar power supply system that was purchased with the help of Refugee Relief Ynys Môn has been of immense help, but this will not continue to be the case should we succeed in acquiring electronic appliances/gadgets such as a printer, a photocopier, a desktop computer, and a flat iron. Connection to the mains electricity supply will cost UGX 2,000,000 or £425.
If I may also include the prices of the machinery just in case a good Samaritan somewhere chooses to donate for the purpose of purchasing them, a printer costs Ugx 700,000 or £150. A photocopier costs Ugx 1,000,000 or £215. A desktop computer costs UGX £500,000 or £110. A flat iron costs Ugx 100,000 or £22. Finally, but most importantly, we need to secure a total of UGX 800,000 or ££170 Each month to pay the wages of the librarian, the tailor and the night watchman. all three individuals are vital to ensure the smooth running of the project.
Your kindness and generosity will go a long way in ensuring that the projects run smoothly. Thank you very much.
If you would like to contribute to this very worthwhile course, please feel free to use the link pay.rrym.uk where you will find a multitude of payment options, or contact us for our charities bank account details. Thank you!
Last Saturday, 24 June, I fulfilled my ambition of climbing Yr Wyddfa, (Snowdon) for the very first time. The weather left much to be desired, becoming increasingly wet and windy during our climb. As you will see from the pictures we had very heavy cloud cover for the duration of our time on the mountain. The first half of the climb was about what I had been expecting, steep in parts but manageable. The second half, with its uneven, rocky terrain, I found particularly tough going. Frequent breaks on my part became more and more necessary as we scrambled and clambered our way over steep slippery rocks towards the summit. By this time I had developed jelly legs and even the muscles I didn’t know I owned until Saturday’s trip were ganging up on me in protest. Had I not benefited from the patience and encouragement of Barry, Sophie and Jamie, I may well have fallen short of my goal. Their company, along with thoughts of what the people we will be supporting with funds raised from this climb have been obliged to endure, proved sufficient motivation for me to keep going.
It had always been our intention to catch the train down from the summit. Imagine my horror when I learned that the train service from the top had been suspended due to adverse weather conditions! 😅 We had no option but to retrace our steps. On arriving at Clogwyn station, which is situated about a quarter of the way down, we were delighted and relieved to discover that the train service was still running from there to the bottom of the mountain. I can honestly say that I’ve never in my entire life been so overjoyed to board a train!!!
Four days later and I’m recovering nicely from Saturday’s adventure. Whisper it quietly but my thoughts are already beginning to turn towards a suitable challenge for 2024, health permitting.
Meanwhile, if any of you would like to add to my current total which stands at £245, please feel free to use the following options:
For PayPal or Card Donations, visit https://pay.rrym.uk Or for our NatWest charity Bank Account: 71053743, Sort code: 51-61-14.
Thanks to Julie, Jenny, sophie and Caroline for donating since my last update. I will publish a full list of donors along with the final total in a few days’ time.
Here is the latest update from our friend Nour in Lebanon. The special needs children are hard at work as you will see from the video: Watch Video
he past week has been a particularly difficult and desperately sad one for the majority of Syrians. Our young friends are no exception. You will see them in the video as they hold up cards bearing messages of support as well as words of sympathy for Syrian children who have been caught up in the tragedy of last week’s earthquake.
If you would please consider making a donation so that these children can continue to attend their weekly class feel free to use the link pay.rrym.uk or contact us for details of our charity’s bank account. Thanks as ever for your interest and continued support.
