An open letter posted to Facebook calling for the Icelandic government to accept more refugees from Syria has resulted in over 12,000 Icelanders offering to personally help.

The might of an Icelandic author's pen is being showcased for all her country and world to see.

After posting an open letter on Facebook calling for the Icelandic government to accept more Syrian refugees, over 12,000 Icelanders have logged their support—with many offering their own homes, skills and services. 

One Icelander wrote