Eligible candidates must not have been involved in military organizations and must not be linked to human rights violations. Also, preference will be given to parents where at least one of them can support the family.
The money devoted to re-settling the Syrian refugees amounts to CLP 1,612 million, which at today's exchange rate is equal to US$ 2.47 million.
Of that amount, CLP 1,084 million are contributed by Chile and CLP 528 million are contributed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The money will be allocated to providing housing, education and health care to the refugees. Spanish lessons are also included.
The program is to last from 2017 to 2019.
Between June and July this year a delegation will be sent to Syria to look for eligible families. Approximately 15 Syrian families are expected to re-settle to Chile.
Chile deserves credit for taking these steps. This money could well have been used to help the poorest of the poor in Chile, as there is plenty of them (source: Chilean press).
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