Agricultural Resilience Project – Al-Hassaka Governorate Agricultural resilience is vital in northeast Syria, where decades of conflict, economic instability, and climate challenges have severely impacted Christian farming communities. Water scarcity, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted markets continue to threaten both food security and livelihoods. To help communities rebuild and achieve long-term stability, strengthening agriculture through sustainable…

Beekeeping-Project in Midin (Turkey, Tur Abdin) In the village of Midin, Tur Abdin, we supported a specialized beekeeping livelihood project focused on the production of organic honey, implemented in partnership with our member organization Süryani Dernekler Federasyonu (SÜDEF). Unlike conventional income-generating activities, beekeeping follows a seasonal cycle, presenting both challenges and opportunities for local communities.…

Reconstruction projects in Iraq Zakho, Iraq – Sweets and Confectionery Shop In Zakho, we supported the establishment of a sweets and confectionery shop alongside a mini-market, implemented in cooperation with our member organization, the Beth Nahrain Organization for Women (BNOW). These small businesses serve a dual purpose: responding to local demand for everyday essentials and…

Water Project – Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria Since 2019, families across Northeast Syria have faced a devastating water crisis following the invasion of Ras Al-Ain, which disrupted the Alouk Water Station, alongside the drying of the Khabur River. As a result, thousands of households were left without reliable access to clean water. Many families were forced…

Livelihood Businesses A central aim of our work is to strengthen the Christian communities in Iraq and prevent further emigration. Emergency assistance, housing, education, vocational training, psychosocial support and other essential programs address the most urgent needs of the population. However, the most effective way to rebuild the lives of displaced and returning Christian families…

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…

Comprehensive Education and Support Initiatives Our commitment to education goes beyond traditional schooling, encompassing innovative programs that respond to the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations in conflict-affected regions. This year, we have implemented several transformative initiatives that empower communities and nurture resilience. Family Center in Qamishli In 2019, Syriac Cross established the Family Center…

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…

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…

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…

“The planned family centre gives us hope. It shows us that we are not forgotten and that we can count on a helping hand,” says Hanna M. from Qamishli. The progress of the project makes the local people feel positive. Since the purchase of the building, renovation work has begun. This was made possible as…

“Don’t forget us and help us”. The destruction by IS has left its mark: Many villages are abandoned, housing units destroyed and unusable. Nevertheless, many Christian families with children are ready to return to their homes. In doing so, they are dependent on your support. On average, the cost of renovating a home is around…

Now that IS has been driven out of Mosul and the Nineveh Plains, IDPs are beginning to realise their return to their hometowns. Families are starting to rebuild their homes and the rehabilitation of small businesses is bringing life back to the towns. Syriac Cross and its partner organisation Beth Nahrain Organisation for Women are…

The civil war in Syria, which has been fought on many fronts for years, has caused countless human and financial tragedies. Many people have fled from the atrocities of war, others lament the loss of loved ones and their property. The result is severe trauma. The number of internally displaced persons in Syria and Iraq…

Syriac Cross supports livelihood projects in Iraq and Syria. A bakery has been opened in North-eastern Syria, where women have been given the opportunity to be trained as bakers so that they can pursue this occupation. Projects of this kind give local people the chance to start a new life. A life after the horrors…

The aim of the project is to create space for children so that they can be distracted from the daily routine of war. This kindergarten provides shelter and employment for refugee children. In order to make everything child-friendly, the following utensils are necessary, among others: Toys & educational material Kitchen area Furniture (inside and outside)…

The aim of the project is to provide a space for different age and social groups. The following activities will be carried out: care for the disabled (all age groups) psychological care for victims of the civil war (refugee families, loss of family members) Workshops / seminars (education) First aid courses Computer courses (5 –…