In America it can be hard to understand what can drive someone to leave everything and flea to another country. In America we don't have to live with war going on outside our door or fearing for our life everyday. We're lucky enough to be very fortunate and never have to worry about that. Most American adults haven't had to deal with the same amount of problems some 5 year Syrian children have had to deal with, yet after everything they have dealt with they still face struggles. Donald Trump is an example of just how ignorant Americans can be about the crisis. He posted this photo earlier this week comparing Syrian Refugees to skittles.

Fear of the unknown can lead people to say/do some crazy things but comparing people fleeing for their lives to a popular candy is ridiculous. He is seen as a leader in America and when people hear him say these things they believe him and think that the refugees are a problem.

So here are a few about the refugees and how they got to where they are today:

-They are fleeing from a civil war where civilians have been, and still are, caught in the cross fire

-6.6 million people have been displaced

-95% of the refugees are in just 5 countries (neighboring countries Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt)

-More than 75% of Syrian Refugees are women and children

-More than half of the refugees are under 18

-This is the largest crisis of our generation

These are just 6 simple facts, this is in no way an accurate representation of the struggle the refugees are going through. But hopefully this will make you realize they are just people, young people, displaced from a war they have no control over in places they have never been with little money and resources. Before you let fear take over think with your head. Put yourself in their shoes before you just assume the worst.

It shouldn't be the job of use 5 countries to help 95% of the refugees. It is time to say "I welcome refugees." I volunteer for an organization called Amnesty International and our goal is to make people see refugees for who they really are, people who need our help. We are trying to end the false beliefs that refugees are all bad and if we help them they will betray us. If you would like to donate to help or sign the petition you can go to https://donate.amnestyusa.org/ea-action/action?mso...

(All of these facts and more information can be found at amnestyinternational.com, mercycorps.com, or statistic.com)