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…

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 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 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.

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…

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,…

Syriac Cross continues to provide emergency assistance to refugees and IDPs as well as local families in need. Since the outbreak of the Syrian war, the cost of living in Syria has increased, making it a challenge to survive. Provinces with a high influx of IDPs, such as Al-Hassaka province, are particularly affected. Therefore, Syriac…

The ongoing war in Syria and the insecurity in the liberated areas in Northern Iraq are reasons why many refugees are still staying in Lebanon. It is well known that the standard of living in Lebanon is very high and even local families with a low income do not have it easy. In cooperation with…