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…