Death comes in many forms for Syrians: bombs and shelling for those who decide to stay at home, flimsy dinghies in the Mediterranean for those aspiring to reach Europe, and frigid winter temperatures for those who seek refuge in nearby countries. /CFP Photo

Over half of the 1.5 million Syrian refugees who have made Lebanon their temporary home live in makeshift camps dotted with substandard shelters. Leaking roofs, insufficient insulation and paper-thin walls are no strangers to those living in the Bekaa valley in Lebanon. Winter for them exacerbates the crisis, and throughout the past six years, a number of refugees have died from exposure. /CFP Photo

They are weathered with rain, snow, and sub-zero temperatures. Organizations such as the UNHCR distribute cold weather aid and necessities such as fuel and warm clothing, but the measures are insufficient as some families are left out. /CFP Photo