Freezing and Fighting for Aid: Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2015
- As Syria’s civil war has raged over the past four years, more than a million refugees have fled into neighboring Lebanon. The Bekaa Valley, which serves as the main passageway between Damascus and Beirut, is now home to the largest concentration of Lebanon’s Syrian refugees.
Currently in Lebanon there is one Syrian for every four Lebanese citizens - a population growth that has created a strain on the small villages and towns that bear the responsibility of hosting the refugees. Al Marj, a small city of about 15,000 in the southern end of the Bekaa Valley, is home to a refugee camp where approximately 400 families are living.
VICE News traveled to the Bekaa Valley to see how the refugee population is faring as winter fully sets in, and found that the freezing temperatures are only one of their problems.
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DON'T FORGET TO BE THANKFUL FOR WHERE YOU ARE TODAY!!! Because you could have been one of these poor people.
THANKS OBAMA...LOL
America will soon be worse than this just watch
Russia*
Joseph Griveas *Tips le presidential Bedora*
We'll see putin
Hell Yeah!!!!! I'm so grateful for what I have!!!!!................(it's not much, but like Bill Gates, to this situation)
Whenever I feel bad about my condition, I watch videos like this one to remind myself how lucky I actually am, and how I must work hard so that someday I can do something good to these people.
Same here.
Hi
My name is Muhammad from Syria and I need help. I want to get out of Syria to anywhere because my country is destroyed and I cannot live and work in it. If you do well, help me to know that I am grateful
hope germany will help u
I keep seeing comments about "poor people having babies". It is hard for some people to see a dirty person, with no shoes and torn-up clothes as being anything but poor, but I guarantee you most of these people did not look like this in Syria. Syria was a fairly affluent, and very well-educated population. You see a man in dirty clothes, trying to repair the plastic roof of a shack and then he tells you he is an aerospace engineer. These people had means and comfortable lives in Syria and could afford to raise almost as many children as they wanted before the war broke out. Even after it broke out, many probably couldn't believe it would get to this level as other countries' Arab Springs wound down and were resolved fairly quickly.
Hello Dacy, it's not about being rich it's about being in a Arab nation, there's always a war going on or on the way in these country's with al the different religious tribes fighting each other. It is a plain crime to bring children in existence if war can be expected. These innocent children did not ask to be born , ther parents were just so selfish to think only on there own pleasure ....
@@KD-cg9iq omg you are so stupid. Syria was not in a war at all until recently.
Hello Jasmine, the current conflict dates already back from 2011, Syrians didn't stop bringing children in existence since then though, they kept on bringing innocent newborn babies into existence in an violent environment full well knowing that by doing so they would expose these children to hunger, poverty, diseases, violence, sorrow and some time an early death covered in blood and suffering.
Breeding is already questionable as it is but here it is plainly a criminal act.
Furthermore Jasmine I like to inform you that insults are the arguments of losers.....
They're not poor. They're refuges. They had home, land & money a lot. And We should behave them carefully
@@mahmudulhasan2014 That was then, now is different. They should not bring more babies into the world especially in the current state that they are in. It is so incredibly selfish! Look, the kids are not wearing any shoes or socks in that cold weather!
be sure to be grateful for what u got
Barrack Yomamadeeznuts true
Yes, Lebanon going to want mercy from Syria when Syrian war break up and a war start in Lebanon.
I'm thankful that I live in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
feel guilty
Versi b yaf t ya yg juice V BzbzH h
Very t
Syrian people should be thankful that even lebanon accepted them, if you are gonna complain go back to your own country
I think all country should accept refugees beacuse they didn't choose this fate
The balls of driving an AUDI into a refugee camp.
I am from the Beqaa valley and everyday walking home from school made me almost cry as soon as i got home, watching and listening to the Syrian children cry, it was heartbreaking, my heart goes out to all the syrian refugees🇱🇧✌🏽🇸🇾
My heart hurts, watching these children in need. I will never complain about the things I have while they don’t. I’m going to try to give every month charity to these people.
Hloo from Syria can you please send help,??
Thanks to all the team members for the documentary.
I don't understand how people can make such disgusting negative comments! Don't you guys see how much they're suffering ? Do you think they choose to live this life !? Can you stop being selfish ! Put yourself in their shoes ! Why are people so negative and talking shit? What if this was you and your family ! I pray to GOD TO HIVE THEM HELP !!!!
Why don't you take a few of them into your home?
trust me if I could i would!
mistery2301 excuses!
haha i feel sorry for you. PUt yourself in their shoes
+mistery2301 Life is cruel. We let 1 in, why not every last other?
Humanity has died long back. My love to these great people from India
good morning of Syria
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All of you want to be glad what you are , pray for them , love from india 🇮🇳
Props to the reporter for speaking the locals' language. You don't find a lot of international journalists who speak Arabic that well.
I hope and pray thousands of parents and their children make it through the weather, survive and aud given urgently in the affected areas especially, I hope things get much better for them all, it was torture watching it nothing compared to what their having to go through 😢🙏🏻
Vice drives around in refugee camps with an Audi Q7 LOL
My heart goes out to these poor people.
As a Brazilian with Syrian origin, I wish all of you come to Brazil. This country gave my family the opportunity of scape from poverty and conflicts. I wish all of them could do that. :(
Thanks for your kind thought mate.
Is it safe there?
Too many cartels
@@timhume658 In Brazil? Really?!
@@emlmm88 no my dads been there and most of the crime is mainly in the favelas. it’d be good if you just placed all these refugees in a little syria or distribute them around brazil considering it’s a massive country
Some of the comments I'm seeing are so nasty and rude like how would you like to be one of them? Yeah shut your damn mouth and go live a day in their life and see how bad it is.
And if you're gonna hate on Muslims them you are straight up ignorant. Hating someone for their religion? Get over yourself. People are people, they were born Muslim, that is how they live, and it what they know and I personally think their values are great. If you ever studied Islam you would know it's actually one of the most peaceful religions especially compared to what Christians read in the bible.
+AqwTaken thanks
I ain't even Swiss
+AqwTaken da fuq
Nadjia Van Halen u JUST DEFENDED islam, u insult the women who are raped daily.
***** stfu
If you're so happy with islam put a burka on and close your mouth.
لك الله يا سوريا💔
إلى كل شخص لبناني يحاول الإعتداء على أخوانا السوريين
الظلم ظلمات يوم القيامة
احذروا من دعوت المظلوم
These are the real refugees, who go to the nearest safe country, not the people coming economically to Germany the Netherlands and Sweden.i want to send money to these people, not the fake economical migrants taking advantage of their status
+XxXPachy05XxX Karam Foundation
+XxXPachy05XxX Yeah but keep in mind that since Lebanon took in almost 2 million refugees (and Lebanon has a population of 4 million people) we had to close the borders because our economy can't handle anymore influx. Keep in mind these figures exclude the ones crossing the borders illegally. So the figure is probably much higher. Anyway, Lebanon is not accepting anymore refugees. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait etc..are not even accepting 1 refugee..Turkey already brought in almost 2 million refugees and don't want anymore. So the ones fleeing may also need..However, given the size and economy of Lebanon, contributing to the Lebanese Syrian refugees is needed because we can't handle it anymore...our economy was weak to begin with
@@sarahmuhsen1511 but donetion has come from different countries.and using electric teasure can't be justified anyway.
It is clear that you don't understand why they go to Germany and other European countries, simply because they are developed countries, so they want a better life + look at their situation in Lebanon and other nearby countries, very bad
Oh, God, they are cold. No covered shoes to keep the snow out. Wow. They need more help.
Thank you Lord for all that I have, although it's not much I feel very blessed seeing how some people have it.
I have a happy story to tell you I live in England in the United Kingdom. And where I live is Syrian refugee children and I had some toys and the little Syrian boy and his sister came up to me. They liked the Tinker Bell doll and asked if they could have it. So I gave it to them their parents wanted to buy it off me. I gave it to them for free. The Little Syrian boy and girl smiled and said thank you. This has given me an idea to get volunteers together and give out toys in person and other aid in Syrian refugee camps. I hope people will get together and do that. The Syrian children will be so happy. I know that I bought happiness to the Syrian boy and girl I helped out.
Teresa Wright nice story ! It would be a great idea! To do so the children are our future in u.s.a its a nice gesture to give toys food etc from the heart not looking for anything in return good deed u did !
nice documentary. well done. i really hope future will be a bit more brighter for these beautiful people. they remind me of my people and my country once...
مش لاقي كلام اقوله😞 بس ربنا معاهم، وربنا يكافئهم بالجنة، وربنا يهلك كل ظالم، وينتقم منهم اشد انتقام.
How can I go about donating blankets and clothes and jackets?
+Nicole Marie Karam Foundation
Thank you so much
John Shay So what's your point?
+Nicole Marie Hi there, you can donate through IRUSA.com or ZakatFoundation. if you need more info please contact me. thank you.
John Shay What is your problem? No one is talking about donating money. I do not donate money to charities because its never going to what it says it is for. That goes for all charities. With that being said why are you trying to steer people away from donating jackets, blankets, and clothes to little childern like the ones in the video who are very much in need? Theres a few bad apples in every bunch but I dont find that an acceptable excuse to turn a blind eye. Plus I have infant and kids jackets and clothing around the house I dont need so why not donate them?
I understand where you are coming from John, but not all of them are terrorists and not all of them are bad people. I feel as a human being we all have a responsibility to help those who can not help themselves and if that means donating my infant jackets so that an innocent child is warm then so be it.
Oh lord and I complain so much about everything... the heater, the water is cold, the floor is cold,,.... I admire this brave strong people!!! I just don't know how they do it with children... my prayers are with them
Be thankful ever time it could happen to any one... All we can do is donate more and more for these people... Show some mercy and plz don't curse them they had faced soo much before... Spread love don't be in peace it's not about religion it's about humanity... Give love so that u will experience the same ❤😍😍😍😍
Hi
I'm just crying when i see my country and my people suffering like this
World we suffered alot
God bless my country and my peope
a dungeon yes god bless all of these terrorists flying under the radar to move into Europe etc...yes bless their car bombing hearts 🙄
@@dreamweaver7797
It is regrettable to see that humanity has reached this level of indifference
The Syrians did not come to Europe to destroy it and we are not terrorist but you are 100% an idiot
My children also has the right to live like a human in a safe place !!
@@dreamweaver7797
I do not wish for any human or any country to live that happened to my country my people and my family and your response made me sad because you called me a terrorist and I am just a normal civilian person has lost three members of his family under the Western bombing which calls me a terrorist !!
why does each family need to have 5+ kids and then complain about not having anything to provide to their family?
they complain because they are forced to live in shacks while idiots tear their country apart destroying their lives. refugee life son, try to understand
***** Then they need to stop supporting radical Islamist ideologies. Yes, those ideologies are dominant in places like Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and across the Middle East.
PhiloAmericana its not always about religion you know. refugees do not deserve to live in such terrible conditions as you seem to imply.
They weren’t like this back home, they were living comfortably .. its not their fault
I am blessed to live in a beautiful country called Canada. When I visit Lebanon, the Syrian Refugees tell me their storys and it makes me so sad. I feel so bad and I wish I can help them. I wish the war could just end but I know it won`t happen anytime soon. Or maybe ever. I will prey for you tonight Syrians
Hi
My name is Muhammad from Syria and I need help. I want to get out of Syria to anywhere because my country is destroyed and I cannot live and work in it. If you do well, help me to know that I am grateful
God bless them. Thanks for everything we have .
the best thing to do here is to stand up together! help each other and that's it! but the main issue here is that some people is worrying for their selves how saddddd
Nice coverage! Thanks for the hard work. This was not easy.
Great reporting! Thank you!
I really enjoyed the journalist who covered this' interaction with the people and coverage of the story. Well done.
how can people have so many kids in this kind of situation they are following only religion
Lebanon is not big or wealthy enough to. Provide for these refugees they are taking to much in while other bigger countries don't.
Squad Skitz especialy those fucker arab rich country
Canadian Armed Forces Same thing happened in Lebanon
Its really break my heart God bless all of them please. My heart is crying
Whatever I just feel horrible watching this humans going through especially these kids, when my 19 month old can't sleep well it's so bad, poor children can't imagine what are these souls going through at this age, no childhood just trauma and only terror.
the answer to that is don't have 4 or 5 kids, no one in there right mind would start a family in these conditions why put your children through that it is almost child abuse if you ask me.
wendy leighfield easy answer...they have more children to try and receive more aid and more of a chance to stay wherever they are
this is sad, i donated what i can. i pray for you people.
Praying for this people and peace on earth..
The mayor looked quite suspicious and sinister, especially during the part when the interviewers questioned him about tasers.
Well he probably wasn't inform that his men are using teasers. But anyway I can understand why he used teasers but it of course wrong to use violence.
Agreed.
As a Psychology major, from his reaction to that question, he was lying as he turned his eye away, hesitated, and swiftly changed mood from calm to nervous.
***** Then you must must know how desperate people act after few days whithout eating .They will brake your home,beat you up if not kill you and steal everything they can. Mayor did good.
Pușcașu Marin But at the same time the UAE spends millions of dollars of aid to the refugees that don't have basic necessities, and then to know that the Lebanese government is taking advantage of the UAE's oil money and kindness towards the refugees. Lying and stealing can never really be justified especially towards the needy.
my god I'm so deeply sorry for those children...
I'm so deeply sad for all of them
@@afm398 Hi
My name is Muhammad from Syria and I need help. I want to get out of Syria to anywhere because my country is destroyed and I cannot live and work in it. If you do well, help me to know that I am grateful
i literally clapped in front of my laptop screen when he raised an eyebrow to the mayor and asked "electric teasers?"
Very well done. Vice is consistently good with their reporting.
God bless the little children keep them safe dear Lord
13:36 Just laughs about the taser comment and David just has a straight face. Priceless.
This made me tear up. Especially the little ones. You know the Earth is abundant. Humans merely lack the will to respond adequately. This camp is not fit for humans. How will they rise from this? This is what War has wrought.
+Cindy Weir "This is what War has wrought."
Spoken like a woman, like a mother, who can connect with the suffering of others. One brilliant voice among all these disgusting voices all around you. I know a family who escaped to Turkey. The situation is made worse because they will not allow them to work. The family i know, are suffering immensely. I have been searching for a way to help them and it has been impossible so far. Keep your good heart safe from these bad influences here that all humanity should be ashamed of!
+Fenikkusuuk...I hope you are able to help this family. Thank you for your gracious compliment. You know there is a great soul named Emmanuel who once said...Human beings are given one of two choices...either Love or Fear. Nature does not allow a vacuum. Only Love is real. Fear is an illusion. Choose Love and Heal the World. This impacted me greatly. I pray for the people of Syria who are going through this nightmare.
I agree, be happy with what you have, don't take people for granted and don't think when things aren't good, that it couldn't get any worse because trust me, it always can.💖
There is so many newborns...If your country is war-torn for years at a time and supplies are short, why have another child? Not only will it add a strain to the dwindling resources but as the kid's grow up they will only know one thing. That one thing is war and destruction. Instead of food drops, they should just drop crates of condoms.
best comment
Because Allah tells them too
@@padraig5335 Muslims always quip "Islam is the fastest growing religion"blah,blah,blah!There is a Hadith in which prophet Mohamed said"On judgement day,I want my "Uhmmah/nation"to be the largest"...........a.k.a loosely translated in modern speech as "Have as many children as possible so we can take over!!!"...
It’s not easy for them to do family planning and abortion is not an option
they're just hoping for the better but, how would you know if you've never been there or through this.
Vice News the only media outlet to report on all sides of the conflict
Eligio w a very leftist agenda
May god help them, the kids break my heart the most they deserve non of this .
don don Amen
Watching these videos is sad and depressing but area needed. For any of us in our developed countries that ever complain about meager things and how bad their life sucks needs to watch these videos. I have no solution or right way to solve all these issues but it really pulls at my heart strings seeing these kids suffer when i have 2 little ones myself. I understand how these parents will fight or do whatever it takes to try and keep their kids healthy and safe.
This is so sad, they should keep the children in the tents and not let them out in the snow. God bless them and Nchallah their suffering ends soon. Poor babies
i just feel like curling up in a ball and crying about all this and those poor poor people :'(
Cryus Persian muslims have nth to do here . This vid is about refuges .lebanese muslims for example are sane normal people . What does relagion have to do with this?
Living in a tent, but still make more children!
Adam David ok I don’t think they can control that
@@adianadian6785
Condoms.. or separate men from women
The Elite the thing that you Americans don’t understand is that not all Arabs have sex to make babies so condoms and the other stuff went help them. The mother’s get pregnant naturally with out sex or and sexually activities.
They were not poor before the war , when the war started things changed and they became very poor.
@@canaannoah4712
Actually these Syrians in camps were 100% poor.
The Syrians with money and good education went to the cities and rented apartments and searched for jobs!
Dear Father God I Pray For A Hedge Of Protection Over All Those Families. I Pray That Thru All That Mess They Can Feel Your Love And Continue To Have Faith.
The struggle these people go through is unbelievable, i don't think any european family would survive this without breaking down
these are the issues that we are going to see more of, Lebanon a small country that has seen allot of war themselves, have been one of the most generous in the world when it comes to letting the refugees staying there, but like we just saw, there are lebanese suffering also because there are so many poor refugees, the problem is that the world has forgotten these people, and we are not helping them, so there will be problems, Lebanon cannot deal with all of theese people, when the rest of the rich world, is closing their borders, and they should get aid so they can help the refugees!
Damn some of the comments in here are filled with pure hatred. That's exactly why these people are in there situation. No one empathizes because everyone is fucking selfish and filled with hatred. You guys act as if they wanted this.
Oi if I'm revering a book and reciting verses from it daily about how ppl outside my religion are najisun on the level of dogs and pigs I'd have enough common sense not to expect sympathy from the ppl that I was calling filthy liars.
EPIC DOCUMENTARY VICE 8/8
vice did a great job u r the bst u show us true story.
Men that are able to fight are cowards if they flee to lebanon. Fight and serve your country.
STOP HAVING KIDS. GOD DAMN IT
Vincent K exactly 😂
Most of them came from the war in their countries with kids.
Ikr Bro I'm syrian and thsi pisses me off bc these guys are not syrian and they make us Syrians look bad
The Twins Gamer they are Syrian u fucking idiot
Vincent K stop muline kids kufaar
Why do people assume we don’t know how cold winters get in those areas?
الله يحفظك للاطفال المسلمين يا رب العالمين
الله يرحم حالهم يارب ويصلح حالهم
aww this is so sad
This is so horrific... Here we live in a place of plenty yet people all over the planet are fighting over something as basic and simple as a blanket. One blanket that can be the difference between life and death for a child. Where are those with thier outcries of never again?
This is in Syria in the camp can you please help him
Heart breaking wallah😔😔😔
They are poor but they make a lot of children (the average is 7 lool) this is a invansion! WAKE UP
my hands are feeling heavy, i want to help them . Making good warm houses for them .
So sad to watch
+GeimsForLaif You've got to be kidding me! Just because she wants to help people who really needs help, makes her a traitor? I've no idea how the hell you're thinking. If you were in that position there wouldn't be any difference.
+GeimsForLaif ARE YOU BLIND? Try to survive one night in those tents, during the winter!
+GeimsForLaif Zinonist like you are the reason for these chaos man made iserail lead so many killing and insha allaha today or tomorrow the martyred blood will speak. Zionist you will never get peace i swear god.
+Moni Poppaea Di Maria Donate to Karam Foundation
+GeimsForLaif fuck off you braindead nationalist
Perfect guy to send to this place.
Subhan'Allah
some of the comments here are disgusting . just because you are born in privileged society and your house is not torn because of war doesn't mean that you start dictating them how many children they have .... disgusting comments . have empathy ... Talk about the proxy war that was brought by US Britain Russia Israel. Who's arming ISIS ... weapon industry has to be closed . These are poor people who are suffering .
Hadeel Bashir All of these dumbasses in the comments won't understand anything, best solution is too ignore their dumb useless comments they make.
As me being Lebanese, this saddens me so much. Lebanese people are usually for treating everyone like family as that is what I learned and grew up with. I’m always so thankful for what I have, even with the corruption in Lebanon. I know that at least we have basic things and are living in homes. Syrian refugees have it so much harder and I’m so sorry for this 😓
allah bless U all my brothers and sisters these died and these who life
poor people my heartbreak for them . thank god for TT that we can support some of them
Hloo from Syria can you please send help
This is so sad.
This reporter reminds me of the hippie teacher from beavis and butthead
Any nation should solve their problems by themselves. They should hold discussion and should bring winning situation. If other countries are involved, it will turnout like this. Irrespective of nation, any human can't see kids suffering. Elders should think abt kids future. Sending aid is enough for them.. If other nations are involved, they should talk to syrian govt and should take necessary steps to resolve the issue... Isis should brought down. Locals should not support them. At the same tym syrian should listen to their people and should make decisions which helps to create stability.
Thnxxx vice
no food. no shelter. no jobs. no heat. plenty of children. at least these adults have their priorities straight. no worries tho. the rest of the world will help.
+BADD1ONE I was thinking the same. they been there for over a year and now have babies and a few women in this video are pregnant. bringing babies into their shitty situation shouldn't even be an option..dumb fucks.
It's the result of poverty. Educate yourself and you would know this by now.
I wish more Americans would watch this. This is so heart breaking. I can't imagine what these families are going through. We have so much in America. So many blankets, so much access to food, heat, and electricity. I am disheartened at our country's wealth - for some its a blessing, and others its a curse. Its a curse because so many Americans are blind to the needs of those around us. Father, I pray for all the Christian families seeking your assistance and refreshment. Help them by going to Karam Foundation.
I pray whoever wins that 1.3 billion dollar jackpot helps refugees with it.
Liz Scott America help??? Hahaha
They are just experts in invading other countries and killing innocent civilians.
Do you really think Donald trump cares about these people???
Hassan Mughal Dude. She's not asking for the American GOVERNMENT to help these people, she's asking the American PEOPLE to help them, who may even have nothing to do with the interventions and the current bloodshed. Don't blame an entire population of a country just because their governments did stupid decisions. And tone down your "DEATH TO AMRIKKKKA!!1!" rhetoric first, will you?
Ya Allah blezz them n ther country Aamiiinn ya Rabb
I wish you all the best people. Assad will face justice, that is inevitable. For humanity!
showing someone this video and telling them this is what most of Lebanon is like is like showing someone Detroit and telling them this is what most of America is like
prince of beirut exactly....
That is not the point of this video. It's meant to show how Syrian refugees in some places of Lebanon are struggling to keep their families warm/healthy.
Alina Kiyani k
Very shamefull remark 👎
I don't care if only one person is suffering. They need help anyways. You have no compassion.
Tough people. Some Americans could use a lesson here. Thank you Vice for getting this stuff out.
Please help Children and women Frist...justice for humanity this World 🙏🙏🙏❤🌎🌍🌏🕊🕊🕊
We all should thank lebanon and the lebanese people of hosting abc helping more than 1.5 Syrian refugees in a small country and 40% of pollution are employed and ase poor.
Only people who study history earnestly will notice which countries caused the problem of refugees.
Anyhow, every country in the world is indifferent to the country which did fiscal bankruptcy.
Greece is located geopolitically at a disadvantageous place.
After all, Europe is an aggregate of the countries which shift responsibility to a foreign country.
Europe invaded the Middle East and Africa irresponsibly and completed the social environment in which terrorism generates those areas easily.
Well said.
I feel so heartbroken for all refugees. But why do so many of them keep having more children when they have no work, no money, no food. Pretty much NOTHING.
Sya sedih mlihat ank2 syriah lebanon..palestina..
Don't talk about morality, justice, peace and love when you have a dead animal on your plate.
is it just me or does the mayor scream corrupt politician?
It's insane for innocent people to suffer. Those kids future is doubtful?
I’m sorry for those children
02:42 that syrian little boys is the most beautifull faces that I've ever seen in my life
oh allah there's nobody for help them without you.....