By the numbers: The Red Cross response to the crisis in Syria [video]

What began in Syria three years ago has now developed into a humanitarian disaster of staggering proportions. Dedicated volunteers are responding with compassion and commitment, leaving behind their daily lives to help the more than 9 million Syrians in need of assistance, including 6.5 million people displaced inside their own country.

International Committee of the Red Cross activities since the beginning of the conflict

The infrastructure of Syria has been deeply impacted and so has the economic situation, with a direct impact of the livelihood of most Syrians. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently provided an update on the operations in an easy-to-understand video infographic.

Follow the timeline to learn more about the important events of the past three years and see how much of an impact the Red Cross is having on those affected by the crisis in Syria. Through the efforts of the Red Cross, 80 per cent of the Syrian population now have water that is safe to drink.

The Canadian Red Cross is committed to enhancing the humanitarian response to the crisis and urges Canadians to make an impact by donating to the Canadian Red Cross Syria Crisis Appeal. All funds raised will directly support the on-going Red Cross and Red Crescent operations in Syria and the region.