Baghdad – Clean water and blankets for 316 families, about 1580 people from the Bocelli Foundation alongside the UNHCR in Iraq, where, because of the violent conflict in progress, one of the worst humanitarian crises of the past 20 years is now unfolding. Nearly two million Iraqis have been forced to flee their homes and villages on top of the 228 000 Syrians seeking refuge from Turkey into Iraqi Kurdistan. “We are grateful to the Bocelli Foundation for its support – says Laura Iucci, Head of Fundraising – their commitment is even more valuable now that it’s winter. The Blankets, mattresses and housing are a priority.” “We are happy to stand alongside the UNHCR in its emergency operations for Iraqi refugees,” said Bocelli, who recently received the United Nations “Unca Global Citizens of the Year” from the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon. (9Colonne)
