Refugees

Why not donate to the UNCHR? They are facing a huge funding gap, and they are better positioned/organized to help than individual tourists. There really is not much you can do while you're traveling - better to funnel help to organizations on the ground which are offering assistance.

http://donate.unhcr.org/international/general

Probably donations to UN organizations taking care of refugees maybe even Red Cross. If you go by car I would not recommend to give them lift especially across the borders, that could be considered human smuggling and there are harsh penalties for that.

I am torn between caring for people in need and doing anything that would encourage more to break the law and put their women and children at risk. I don't think i could support any group other than groups that help the refugees while they are still in the middle east. If someone could point me in that direction i would make a significant contribution.

James---the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is providing aid to refugees inside Syria and Afghanistan ( and nearby Lebanon and Jordan) as well as on the Greek shore landing spot. They also assist refugees who have been approved for re-settlement in the US ( and thus went through legal channels). They do not help the people who have entered the EU ( other than the shore at Greece) and thus do not encourage such travel. Is that what you are looking for?

http://www.rescue.org/refugee-crisis

Sasha, that was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.