OUR SYRIA PARTNERS

OUR WORK IN SYRIA

Embrace supports Christians in Syria as they run projects bringing healthcare, social support and humanitarian supplies to communities in desperate need.

The Syria crisis is one of the biggest and most complex globally - the scale, severity and complexity of humanitarian needs remains extensive. The civil war, which began in 2011, created more than 5½ million refugees and displaced a further 6 million Syrians inside their own country. The economic impact of the conflict and sanctions have been enormous. The earthquake of 6 February 2023 caused further devastation to communities already in crisis.

Children at a Child Friendly Space, Syria — MERATH

MERATH collaborates with the Fellowship of Middle East Churches (FMEEC) running child-friendly centres in Damascus, Homs and Mhardeh. About 750 children attend the programmes which focus on supporting the psychological and educational needs of children in a safe environment. Play is also an integral part of the programmes which help children to experience normality and fun within a wider context of conflict and suffering. Embrace also supports MERATH/FMEEC to provide psychosocial and practical support to women and girls who have experienced gender-based violence and abuse.

Patient in Syria receiving care from two St Vincent De Paul Society nurses — PONTIFICAL MISSION FOR LEBANON

The Pontifical Mission for Lebanon works through the St Vincent De Paul Society in Aleppo to deliver medical care and assistance to vulnerable young and old. The society has worked through teams of volunteers in Aleppo since 1898. The programme includes assisting with medical expenses, hospital bills and supporting residents in an Aleppo home for the elderly.

““They have a safe space where they can forget their anxieties and just play like any other children.” ”

— Mother of children attending the CFS

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EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE

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PERSONAL STORIES FROM OUR SYRIA PROJECTS

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A year after the earthquake: ‘Afraid we might need assistance all our life’

Arwa and her husband have faced unimaginable hardships since the earthquake in February 2023 damaged their home in Aleppo. They describe how the church has supported them - and share their hopes and fears for the future.

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Caring for elderly earthquake survivors in Syria - no matter what

Elderly people are deeply affected by the successive crises that have hit Syria in recent years. 74-year-old Virginia explains how the church has been a lifeline for her since the earthquake struck in February 2023.

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Supporting earthquake survivors: ‘We were hungry, and they gave us food’

“During the earthquake, the walls of the home cracked, and all the glass was shattered. The refrigerator broke and most of our food provisions were spoiled. We escaped our house in fear and sat down in the street.” Read more about what life is like for Sona, an earthquake survivor in Syria.

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Hardship in Syria: ‘What makes us endure and persevere is our faith’

Many families in Syria have lost their homes and income sources as a result of the devastating earthquake in February 2023. One Armenian family explains how they keep going – despite continuing to live in a crisis situation.