6 year old Omran Daqneesh sits in the back of an ambulance, camouflaged in dried blood and dust after surviving an airstrike that claimed his brother's life. Uncertainty and fear permeate his mind as he wipes the blood dripping down his brow, still grieving the loss of his sibling.

The fluid political situation in contemporary Syria is behind what UN's chief humanitarian official called "a humanitarian catastrophe worse than anything witnessed." The child portrayed above is simply another testimony to the tragedies that continue to plague Syria today. Evidently, the country is in a state of pure turmoil and disaster, suffering from inadequate aid and support from the rest of the world. Whether it be through the washed up body of a young boy or images of infants writhing in pain, Syria continues its desperate pleas for help to no avail. While several European nations remain callous through their cold denial of refugees, the United States takes a step further and manages to kill 472 civilians, including 137 children. Russia, on the other hand, continues its' staunch backing of a tyrannical war criminal and dictator, Bashar Al-Assad.

How long will the world remain deaf to the cries of this bleeding country? Have we not learned from the various atrocities committed throughout history? Why is it so hard to garner a simple sense of humanity? The answer lies within ourselves; instead of coming together in times of hardship, we've allowed them to harden us and grown ignorant to the suffering of others.

Regardless of our varying origins, cultures, religions and ethnicities, it is our obligation as human beings to carry a sense of humanity and therefore take initiatives during situations such as the Syrian crisis. Simply put, we cannot stand by the Syrian crisis if only to preserve our own morality. Donating to credible charities including UNICEF and Helping Hand as well as spreading awareness through social media are a few examples of how individuals can contribute.

So let's make an intention to remember Syria and Omran Daqneesh together. It's the least we can do.