Sacha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher donate $1 mln to help Syrian refugeesDecember 28, 2015 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sacha Baron Cohen and his wife Isla Fisher made a generous $1 million donation to help victims of the conflict in Syria. The fund was split equally to two organizations, Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee, AceShowbiz reports. According to press release issued by Save the Children, the money will mainly be used to support education, health care, shelter and sanitation. "500,000 Dollars will be used to fund a programme vaccinating more than 250,000 children against a potential measles outbreak in Northern Syria," read the statement. "The other half of the donation will be used to help fund the work to support families, with a special concern for women and children, both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries who are suffering as a result of the ongoing conflict," the statement continued. Justin Forsyth, Save the Children CEO, said in a statement, "The Syrian conflict is now approaching its fifth year and children are the first victims. There is no safe place left in Syria, with shelling and violence omnipresent." He added, "The couple's donation will save many thousands of lives and protect some of the most vulnerable children." Likewise, David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, thanked the couple for their generous donation. "Sacha and Isla's donation is a great expression of humanity, and a challenge to do more for the most vulnerable," he said. "I hope it is an example to many others seeking practical ways of making a difference during the Christmas and New Year season." Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. |