Project Period: December 2021 The Middle East is suffering from years of war and severe economic collapse, which has additionally led to the closure of businesses with the spread of the Corona virus. In Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey, the already difficult economic and monetary crisis is worsening. The consequences are manifested in an unstable…
Nineveh Plains, Iraq – Business Start-Ups Since the liberation of the Nineveh Plains, establishing sustainable livelihoods has remained one of the key priorities. This year, together with our local member organization, Beth Nahrin Organization for Women (BNOW), we expanded our efforts by launching five new businesses, further strengthening an ongoing initiative that has already supported…
Project Period: November 2020 to June 2021 Computer training for women in Iraq, sponsored by the Schmitz Foundations. In Iraq (Bartila und Baghdida), a Microsoft Office computer course was offered specifically for women aged 18-45. The lessons took place in small learning groups and were aimed at women who wanted to improve their chances on…
Project Period: Since August 2019 until today The training center is specifically designed for women to improve their skills and increase their confidence. Training courses include: Cosmetology training Hairdressing training First aid courses Computer classes Knowledge acquisition (history etc.) Tailoring training. At the training center, they like to come together, exchange ideas and feel more…
Project Period: since 2020 until today Lebanon is bankrupt and the system is collapsing. The crash began when the banks were no longer able to service their debts. The situation was aggravated by the measures taken against the Corona pandemic and the new sanctions against the regime in neighboring Syria, which has close economic ties.…
Creativity as Healing: Art-Therapy in Syria and Iraq (since 2016) Amid conflict and displacement, our Art-Therapy program provides children, youth, and caregivers in Syria and Iraq with a safe space to express their emotions and begin to heal from trauma. Through creative expression, the often wordless burden of trauma becomes tangible, resilience is strengthened, and…
Supporting Faith and Community – Distribution of Bibles Iraq’s Christian communities continue to face immense challenges, including persecution, displacement, and cultural erosion—threats that endanger both their faith and their linguistic heritage. Aramaic, the historical language of Christianity and the spoken language of Jesus Christ, has fragmented over centuries into multiple dialects. For generations, many Christians…
Kindergartens in Derik, Al-Qamishli, and Al-Hassaka (since 2021) One of Syriac Cross’s ongoing initiatives is the operation of kindergartens in Northeast Syria, implemented under the supervision of the Syrian Women Union (SWU). Currently, five kindergartens provide children with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that emphasizes early childhood education, creativity, and cultural heritage. Through tailored…
Project Period: since August 2020 until today Olaf-Taw is an educational institution in north-eastern Syria that specializes in the transmission of the Aramaic language (Suryoyo). To this end, modern curricula were developed with this learning goal in mind. With the support of Caritas Slovakia, a project was launched to purchase child-friendly materials and cartoons. This…