Christmas is the festival of joy and charity, which also includes shining children’s eyes and toys
The Middle East is suffering from years of war and severe economic collapse, which has led to the closure of institutions and businesses.
2020 Samaritan’s Purse
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…
Christmas campaign in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon
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…
Gozarto (Northern Syria): Distribution of medical- and hygiene
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…
Distribution of Christmas gifts in Syria
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,…
Al-Qamishli: Family Centre Ceremonial Opening
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…
Renovation work at the family centre
The renovation work at the Family Centre is near to completion. After the exterior facade and all rooms were renovated, the furnishing of the rooms and the construction of the kitchen could also be completed. To ensure that all the children have a play oasis for their activities in addition to the room set up…
Medical aid project in Al-Hassaka
The war in Syria has left its mark. Many people are suffering heavy losses, have become widows or orphans. The social security network is no longer functioning properly and financial resources are scarce to access necessary medical help. In this project, we identified people with diseases who, without financial support, would not be able to…
Relax Restaurant in the Nineveh Plain/Iraq
Since the liberation of the Nineveh Plain from IS, Syriac Cross and its local partner, Beth Nahrain Organisation for Women, have been focusing on rebuilding homes and micro-enterprises. With the support of Shai Fund, we were able to open a restaurant. This project is part of the sustainable business start-ups that Shai Fund is carrying…
Distribution of food and hygiene parcels in Al-Hassaka province.
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…