Against the backdrop of a crippling economic crisis and a gaping political vacuum, tensions are growing in Lebanon between Syrian refugees and host communities. With a marked rise in intolerance and even violence, one church in the Beqaa Valley in eastern Lebanon is going against the grain. As part of a network of local churches supported by Embrace’s partner, MERATH, this particular church is choosing to walk in the paths of love.

The instability of the Middle East is one of the major reasons our partners are needed. While they faithfully address the symptoms, a joined-up global approach is needed to tackle the root causes of conflict. Embrace is proud to be a member of Together with Refugees – a broad coalition of over 600 organisations calling for a kinder, fairer approach to supporting refugees in the UK.

Since April, over 300,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Egypt. Our partner Refuge Egypt has shared with us what they have been doing to help the new arrivals. 

Embrace’s Kat Brealey shares her reflections on the challenges faced by people who have been forced to flee from their homes. She writes about the importance of putting compassion into action, and welcoming those who are seeking sanctuary.

This blog is about a childhood experience of fear and flight, recollected in the midst of events in Afghanistan. The author, who is well known to us, has asked to remain anonymous.

Most refugees fleeing their home countries arrive in Cairo with little more than the clothes on their back.

March marks ten years since the beginning of the #Syrian uprising. The Syrian war has proved to be one of the most violent conflicts in recent times, with more than 370,000 having been killed and millions displaced.

Embrace works closely with a number of different organisations in Beirut and across Lebanon. Our dear friend and partner Sylvia Haddad, who works as the Director of the JCC, shared this touching update from the midst of a refugee camp during the Covid 19 outbreak.