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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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PAST – PRESENT – FUTURE The expulsion of the Chaldean-Suryoye-Assyrian people from Mosul and the Nineveh Plain took place on 6 August 2014. After four years of refugee status, many Christian families decided to return to their homes. For these families, the return is associated with great uncertainty. Many families are worried about rebuilding their…
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On 29 April 2018, an outing for 150 children was organised in collaboration with the Syriac Youth Union. The children who participated in this outing came from families in need and refugees from Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. Buses took the children from Beirut to different places. First, the churches of Saint George and Saint Elias…
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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…
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“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…
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Following the establishment of Syriac Cross in Syria in 2013, our organisation has seen an expansion on a European level. Since 2015, Syriac Cross has been registered as a non-profit association in Sweden, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. In Switzerland, the offshoot was registered under the name SCHlomo. In the individual countries, different projects are…
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Christmas is the celebration of joy and charity, which includes shining children’s eyes and toys. With the help of your financial support, we were able to carry out our Christmas campaign in four towns in Syria and provide many children in Derik, Rmilan, Qabre Hiwore and Qamishli with a special Christmas. A colourful programme framed…
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