Move over Angelina! Lindsay Lohan announces plans to return to Turkey to work with Syrian child refugees

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 17:19 EST, 19 December 2016 | Updated: 17:52 EST, 19 December 2016

She is best known as a party girl.

But it seems Lindsay Lohan is attempting to refashion herself in the mould of actress turned aid worker Angelina Jolie.

And the former child star has revealed that she plans to return to Turkey, where earlier this year she volunteered with refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria. 

The 30-year-old actress told Page Six: 'I am deciding now if I will head back to do more work in refugee camps in Turkey and Antep during or after the New Year.'

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UDoing an Angelina: The actress intends to return to Turkey to help Syrian refugees; pictured here in Gaziantemp, Turkey in October

The original: Angelina Jolie at a Syrian refugee camp in Jordan in September

Lindsay continued: 'The dates are not set yet. It depends on how Turkey feels after the recent terrorist attack in Istanbul. Not that any attack has or will ever stop me from helping those suffering, those who need our help the most.'

The Mean Girls star has sought to use her fame to aid child refugees who have escaped from war-torn Syria to Turkey.

During a visit in October she assisted hospital doctors giving medical check-ups to the children.  

Professional: Lindsay changed into doctor's robes and tied her hair back as she helped conduct medical checks on the children who have fled war-torn Syria

'I miss my family a lot,' Lindsay told Page Six. 'But they are very supportive and understanding of the fact that my main focus is business, writing and soon to start another film. More so, my work with refugees.'

Adding: 'I always love giving gifts. So yes, for family and friends, most definitely I will be sending gifts. For me, I know it sounds silly, but, I am okay. I like to live by the act of giving. In all honesty, I am good with no materialistic gifts.'

When asked about her New Year's Eve plans, the Parent Trap actress did reveal she will be hosting a party at Zero Gravity in Dubai which she is 'very excited about.' 

Growing popularity: Page Six also noted the growing popularity Lindsay has received during her recent trips to the country, including the Turkish President

Meanwhile, the actress has partnered with blue caffeine lemonade, Mintanine, an energy drink that she supplied to the refugees during her visits.

Lindsay is also selling the German energy drink at her recently-launched nightclub in Greece called, Lohan.

As promised, all profits from her share will go towards helping the refugees. 

'Bigger than 5:' She has called for support of Turkey to be the fifth country to have a say in international issues

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