t the Directives of HH the Emir ,Qatar Launches Syria Aid Campaign

A Doha, January 26 (QNA) - Upon the directives of HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the State of Qatar has started a humanitarian aid campaign for the Syrian people within the Syrian territories to address their humanitarian needs. The campaign aims to secure $7 million worth of food and medical subsidy for needy families whose population is estimated at about 650,000 Syrian citizens. It covers the areas of Eastern Al-Gota, Western Al-Gota, Damascus and its suburbs, and Qalamoun. The campaign has adopted one local council or association in every city in order to ensure distribution to all needy families and prevent duplication. It has also started the distribution of monthly food aid to 10,000 Syrians in the Qatana refugee camp on the Syrian-Turkish border. (QNA)