GPM MALAYSIA LAUNCHES WINTER AID APPEAL FOR GAZA AND SYRIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The Global Peace Mission (GPM) Malaysia has launched a RM1 million Winter Emergency Aid Appeal to alleviate the worsening humanitarian crises in Gaza and Syria, where millions face life-threatening conditions amidst harsh winter weather.

In a statement on Tuesday, GPM CEO Syahrir Azfar Saleh said the winter season poses an additional threat to the people of Gaza and Syria.

He stated that thousands of families, particularly children and the elderly, are exposed to freezing temperatures with insufficient shelter and basic supplies.

“Without urgent aid, more lives are at risk. This initiative aims to provide blankets and winter clothing, heaters and fuel, food supplies and medical kits,” he said in the statement.

He added that GPM personnel are scheduled to embark on a mission to Syria on January 15, 2025, while aid for Gaza will be directly managed by GPM Gaza Manager, Dr Tareq al-Talmas, who is currently on-site.

GPM has urged the compassionate Malaysian public to support this effort by contributing to the Syria and Gaza Winter Emergency Fund via https://jomsedekah.com/winteremergency2024/ or through bank transfer to the Maybank account: 5642-2161-1602, referencing “Winter Emergency.”

“This initiative will also be carried out in collaboration with NGO partners from ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand,” he said.

For further inquiries, members of the public may contact GPM at 03-41443441 or email salam@gpm.com.my.

-- BERNAMA