STORIES
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THE DIFFERENCE WE’VE MADE
Thanks to your support, we’re helping people facing poverty, injustice and marginalisation transform their lives. Some of those people have been kind enough to share their stories.
Fighting the stigma of disability
Wattan was born with a rare genetic disorder that has affected the development of her body. Thanks to your support, our partner - the Princess Basma Centre in Jerusalem - is providing Wattan with care and therapy she needs.
Surviving the cold this Christmas
Khadija fears the coming winter: ‘We desperately need blankets and mattresses.’ Life in the Syrian refugee camps in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, is becoming increasingly unbearable.
Shelter & support for refugees in Egypt
Through our partner Refuge Egypt, we are helping people like Samir, who’ve lost everything because of war.
Trauma therapy for Syria’s children
Mariya was four years old when she was struck in the head by shrapnel. Five years on, she is still recovering from the trauma.
Winter relief for refugees in Lebanese
The crippling economic crisis in Lebanon is having a devastating effect on many families, but particularly refugees. MERATH’s winter relief programme, supported by Embrace, is a lifeline for many, like Nour and her family.
Working for peace in Israel/Palestine
A unique project run by Embrace partner Musalaha brings Palestinian and Israeli women together to promote dialogue and understanding.
A second chance at education for women in Egypt
Farida, like many women in rural Egyptian communities, grew up without education and struggled against inequality. The Life School project, which provides literacy, arithmetic and vocational classes, helped her overcome these barriers.
Rebuilding Christian-run businesses in Iraq
After years of terror and economic crisis, some Christians are beginning to return to northern Iraq. Find out how a small loan has helped Dunia launch a tasty enterprise.
A step in the right direction
Sahar’s diabetes reached crisis point. Without the medical care of our partner’s Caritas Jerusalem, she risked losing her foot to infection.
*The names of some of the individuals features have been changed to protect identities.