Our previous earthquake aid Turkey: On February 10, we arrived in Samandag with the first truck full of relief supplies in form of blankets and winter jackets for children and adults. There we unloaded and helped with distribution. A second shipment also arrived and distributed in Adiyaman. Today we purchased supplies for winter kits, food…

Earthquakes have shaken Turkey, Syria and the border region What happened In the early morning of Feb. 6, 2023, an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck southern Turkey and the Northwest of Syria. It was followed in the morning by a second earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6. The first quake occurred at…

SURYOYE AID NETWORK INTERNATIONAL From the consortium of the Suryoye Aid Network International: “devastating earthquake again hits Christians hard in their livelihood” Last night, while people slept in their homes, they deemed safe, Turkey’s worst earthquake ever occurred. With an epicenter 26 km from Gaziantep, the force was felt throughout the Middle East, right down…

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…

Project Period: Since 2018 until today With the help of small loans, small businesses such as a bakery, a car repair shop, a hairdresser, a restaurant, etc. have been established in Iraq. By setting up small business start-up projects, normal life can be resumed and families can become financially independent.

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.…

Project Period: Since 2016 until today Painting therapy IDP children learn to process their traumas through drawings under the guidance of a specialized psychologist. Syriac Cross was able to make a human and financial contribution so that six more groups could receive the offer of painting therapy. Three groups have already completed this, the other…

Project Period: since August 2022 until today In Iraq, 30,000 Bibles are being printed, of which 5,000 copies have already been printed for the Chaldean Church. Another 10,000 Bibles will be produced. Another 10,000 Bibles will be printed for the Syriac Orthodox Church and finally 10,000 Bibles for the Assyrian churches. A special feature is…

Project Period: Since September 2021 until today The government district of Al-Hassaka is home to many internally displaced persons who have sought refuge in the past due to the war. An initially positive aspect, but one that also casts a shadow on the region’s inhabitants: they suffer from an embargo imposed by neighboring countries such…

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…

Project Period: since 2019 until today The opening and thus the commissioning of the Family Center began in September 2019 and can be chalked up as a successful instance of support. Since then, the Family Center has been an important milestone for the people who live there, as it is a place of togetherness for…

Project Period: since 2019 until today The sponsorship project continues on an ongoing basis. Children whose parents or one parent died during the war and children of needy families are proposed for support in the form of a sponsorship. The project is very well received in Germany. Children in Germany receive a sponsor (godmother/ godfather)…

The Middle East is suffering from years of war and severe economic collapse, which has led to the closure of institutions and businesses.

In 2020, we were able to act as a partner of Samaritan’s Purse throughout the year.  We were able to do our part by, among other things, registering 2417 families in different centers and neighborhoods in Northeast Syria. In addition, we have been responsible for the distribution of food packages to 4659 families. Although it…

Beaming eyes and hearts beating faster: With your support, we were able to distribute gifts to many children in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. The joy was written all over the children’s faces and the impact was even greater. The distributed gifts let the children experience the meaning of Christmas. They feel the charity and receive…

Syriac Cross e.V. is again providing humanitarian aid in the form of medical and hygiene supplies in Northern Syria in February 2020. Humanitarian aid has become a necessity in Gozarto (al-Jazeera: Autonomous Administration of Northern and Eastern Syria), especially since living conditions have deteriorated due to the Turkish military offensive. As a result, border crossings…

When Santaclaus appears, every child beams and every adult’s heart beats louder at the sight. Syriac Cross was again able to organise several Christmas parties in Syria this Christmas and with your financial support, Santaclaus distributed gifts to his young guests. Syriac Cross enjoys such activities and the cheerfulness and serenity they bring to light,…

On 22 September 2019, the official opening of the family centre in Al-Qamishli was celebrated. After the long renovation phase, everyone present is optimistic about the future. The mood is exuberant, there is dancing and celebrating. Among the guests were representatives of Caritas Slovakia, who are donors to the project. Other guests include a local…