[wanabidii] Press Releases: Additional Assistance for the Syrian Opposition

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Additional Assistance for the Syrian Opposition 10/31/2015 08:52 AM EDT Additional Assistance for the Syrian Opposition Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 31, 2015 As Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced today at the Manama Dialogue, the United States will provide nearly $100 million in new assistance to the Syrian opposition, bringing the total support we have committed and are providing to the Syrian opposition since 2012 to nearly $500 million. As part of our steadfast commitment to empower the Syrian opposition, this assistance will support local and provincial councils, civil society activists, emergency first responders, and others to meet the needs of the Syrian people. U.S. assistance is helping keep schools open for Syrian children; restoring access to electricity and water infrastructure; supporting independent media and civil society to hold their local governments accountable, and building the capacity of the moderate opposition to play a role in a future Syria that respects human rights and the rule of law. Part of this new assistance includes an additional $15 million contribution to the Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF), which channels donor contributions in a transparent and accountable manner to priority projects inside Syria. With support from 14 donor countries over the last two years, the SRTF is delivering over 20 projects that reach 2 million Syrians in the sectors of health, food security, water, electricity, agriculture, and waste management in areas of moderate opposition control inside Syria. While our SRTF contribution today will help many, Syrians face significant challenges working to support their communities, and we continue to urge our international partners to contribute and help the SRTF fulfill its important mission. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520