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Donate NowKapiti News: Journey into Syria with Miss Digby
March 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
Novelist Patricia Donovan launches debut historical novel, donating the proceeds of her book The Remarkable Miss Digby to ReliefAid's work in Syria.
RNZ Morning Report: 10 years since start of Syrian crisis
March 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Syrian crisis has reached an unwelcome milestone, with 10 years having passed. Mike Seawright, the Founder and Executive Director of ReliefAid, spoke to Susie Ferguson.
RNZ Lately: ReliefAid provides support for Syria from Auckland
March 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
New Zealand based humanitarian organisation ReliefAid is launching a campaign to raise money for hula hoops, soccer balls and skipping roles for the children in refugee camps in Syria. Karyn speaks with ReliefAid's founding director Mike Seawright about their "Bounce Back for Syria" campaign.
The AM Show: Ten years of the Syrian War
March 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
It's been almost ten years since the start of the Syrian war and despite fading from the headlines the conflict continues. ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director talks to Duncan Garner of the AM Show.
RNZ The Weekend: Helping Syrians amid a global pandemic
January 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
Mike Seawright went from being an investment banker to setting up an humanitarian organisation that helps families affected by the brutal civil war inside Syria. Mike joins The Weekend to discuss the challenges of providing international relief amid the global pandemic.
RNZ Lately: Protecting families in Syrian refugee camps against Covid-19
August 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
One million people have been displaced into camps in Syria this year alone, and New Zealand-based humanitarian organisation ReliefAid is preparing its latest distributions including helping to protect families in Idlib Province against the risk of Covid-19.
TVNZ 1 NEWS: Syria’s war enters 10th year as conflict rumbles on
March 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
In a world gripped by a pandemic, global unrest and a fast-moving news cycle, it can be difficult to remember that the war in Syria is still happening.
TVNZ 1 NEWS: Kiwi aid agency distributing supplies to people fleeing homes in Syria
March 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
A small New Zealand aid organisation is in the thick of the unfolding humanitarian disaster in northern Syria.
The war zones that others won’t go – ReliefAid Founder Mike Seawright talks with Stuff
January 19, 2020 | News
Read Mike’s interview with Glenn McConnell from Stuff about what makes him and his team help families in war zones.
From Grey Lynn to Aleppo – ReliefAid Founder Mike Seawright speaks to The Sunday Star-Times
January 19, 2020 | News
What made Mike go from living in Grey Lynn's leafy suburb to helping people in war zones?
ReliefAid Board Trustee Simon Foote appointed as Queen’s Counsel
December 10, 2019 | News
ReliefAid is pleased to announce that Board Trustee Simon Foote has been recently appointed Queen's Counsel.
ReliefAid Founder Mike Seawright speaks to Bryan Crump from RNZ Nights
December 10, 2019 | News
Listen to Mike’s interview with Bryan Crump on Nights on RNZ National as he explains the geopolitical situation in Syria and what ReliefAid is doing to support families.
