Deniz, a psychology student, says, ‘We don’t just want to raise as much money as possible but also want to keep interest in the disaster alive. This special edition cookbook will raise additional awareness and funds for the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with all profits going to UNICEF’s Syria Relief Fund.

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The students taking part in the Bake Sale wanted to do something–something other than sit at home in the knowledge that family and friends have lost everything and are fighting for their lives. Pals, prepare yourself for the most epic bake sale to grace our fair city, and it’s all for a good cause. There are huge concerns over the safety and well-being of children who have lost their homes, those who are sleeping rough in freezing temperatures, and those who have been separated from their families.

The London hospitality industry has a pretty good track record when it comes to raising awareness and funds for important causes. Even before both countries could recover from this unprecedented catastrophe another earthquake of 6. The affected regions have a large representation in London, and we are already overwhelmed by the support of those who have offered to help.

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Syrian-inspired recipes lovingly donated by celebrity chefs, Great British Bake Off alumni and award winning cookbook authors. Imad uses ingredients such as pomegranate molasses (a tangy sweet-sour syrup made from boiling and reducing pomegranate juice), sumac (the vibrant, citrussy sour dried and ground berries of the sumac plant), bulgur wheat (cracked wheat berries that are cooked and dried, traditionally used in tabbouleh) and tahini (a paste made from toasted and ground sesame seeds).

University of Bristol Arab Society and University of Bristol Egyptian Society (EGYSOC) organised a joint charity bake sale to raise funds for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The USC is raising moneyfor the Red Cross and is holding a spinning marathon at the sports café on 15 February. A successful restaurateur in Damascus, he was forced to flee Syria after his restaurants were destroyed in the war. Entry is free, but all stands are cash only, so hit the ATM if you want to bring home a swag bag of baked goods. Top bakeries including Bread Ahead, Dominique Ansel Bakery and Lily Vanilli will be serving up confections with a Syrian twist.