Ongoing crisis in Lebanon Communities along Lebanon’s southern border have been severely affected by the ongoing conflict, forcing many Christian families to flee their villages in search of safety. Persistent tensions, periodic shelling, and continued military escalation have created an increasingly volatile environment, leaving civilians trapped in conditions of constant uncertainty. Displacement has resulted in…

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…

Medical care – Lebanon In cooperation with our member organization, Syriac Youth Union, we provided financial support to a cancer patient in Lebanon, helping ease the burden of treatment and ensuring access to critical care. In addition, we supported one urgent surgical procedure, reaffirming our commitment to assisting vulnerable individuals in times of acute medical…

Emergency Support for Displaced Families in Northeast Syria Al-Hasakah, Amuda, Derbasiyah, and Al-Qahtaniyah Suryoye Aid Network International (SANI) is dedicated to fostering coexistence, social cohesion, and the protection of vulnerable minorities. Recognizing that the survival of ancient communities depends not only on preserving their cultural and religious identity, but also on standing in solidarity with…

Medical care – Syria In cooperation with Syriac Cross, we funded three life-saving surgeries in Syria, ensuring that patients received urgent medical care without the added burden of financial distress. By covering treatment costs, we helped families focus on recovery and healing during times of crisis. Through these combined efforts, we reaffirm our dedication to…

Providing School Kits in earthquake-affected area As part of our ongoing commitment to education, we distributed school kits to 100 children in Lattakia. Each kit included essential supplies such as notebooks, pens, pencils, and other learning materials, helping children actively participate in class and make the most of their educational opportunities. For many of these…

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…

Cultural Institute Olaf Taw eleases the animated series “Mira’s World“ Founded in 2020, the Olaf Taw Cultural Institute is dedicated to the teaching and preservation of the Aramaic language through the development of modern, inclusive educational curricula. Its programs integrate democratic values, coexistence, and human rights, ensuring that language education is both culturally rooted and…

Medical care – Iraq Following the devastating fire at a wedding celebration in Hamdaniyah, Nineveh Plains, on September 27, 2023, the Beth Nahrain Organization for Women (BNOW) has been providing continuous medical and psychological support to affected families. In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, emergency medical supplies were delivered to treat burn injuries, and…

Christmas Celebrations in Turkey, in Iraq, in Lebanon and in Syria (2024) At Suryoye Aid Network International (SANI), children’s well-being has always been a top priority, and Christmas holds a special place in our efforts. For the Suryoye community, gathering in church to celebrate Christmas is a cherished tradition—one that continues in their homelands despite…

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…

Preserving Aramaic: Language Education for the Next Generation Building on our efforts to preserve the Aramaic language through Bible distribution, BNOW has taken a proactive step to ensure that future generations can read and write in their ancestral tongue. In the Nineveh Plains, we launched a language training course for 30 children, providing them with…

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…

Fire at a wedding in Baghdede / Iraq During a devastating fire at a wedding celebration in Baghdede, more than 150 people lost their lives, and many others were injured or deeply traumatized. The tragedy tore families apart and left the entire community in profound mourning. In this difficult time, several donors — including the…

Lebanon Aid Due to the political situation, people in Lebanon continue to be in urgent need of aid. Syriac Cross has been able to carry out humanitarian aid operations. Five hundred food vouchers were distributed for the purchase of basic foodstuffs. In addition, vouchers for medication were distributed, benefiting 100 people. Four different operations were…

Leoni Education Project Nine-year-old Leoni from Lebanon has an intellectual disability and cannot attend a regular school. Her parents cannot afford special education for Leoni. Donations were collected via betterplace.org and handed over to Leoni’s family in person so that the girl could receive special education. This aid was also handed over by Vice President…

Ashtarout Women’s Shelter The women’s shelter in Al-Hassaka was established to provide abused, humiliated, and vulnerable women and their children with a safe place of refuge. Such a project was urgently needed, as many women in the region frequently experience violence and require a protected environment. In addition to ensuring their safety, the women at…

Olaf-Taw Educational Institution Olaf-Taw is an educational institution based in northeastern Syria that specializes in teaching the Aramaic language (Suryoyo). Modern curricula have been designed to pursue this learning goal. A project was launched with the support of Caritas Slovakia to purchase child-friendly materials and cartoons. The aim is to help children deepen/acquire their language…

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…