From beekeeping and river swimming to science projects and crafts, our Lebanese partners tell us about the activities they have run this summer to help refugee children get away from the grim reality of their day-to-day life.

Since April, over 300,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Egypt. Our partner Refuge Egypt has shared with us what they have been doing to help the new arrivals. 

The staff of Notre Dame inclusive school in Lebanon tell us about their school and why it is so special.

Many children in Lebanon are being deprived of vital schooling as crisis grips the education system: teachers have been out on strike; schools are unable to cover the cost of basic supplies and families can’t afford the transport to get their children to school.

Since the devastating earthquake struck Syria on 6th February, our Church partners in Aleppo have been working tirelessly to help those affected. They’ve sent us this video update, explaining how our donations have helped them get vital aid to those in need.

In Egypt many autistic children and their families face an uphill struggle to be accepted in society and to get the support they need. Meet Jomana, Omar and Nadeen, who’ve all found support through Embrace partner BLESS.

This Mother’s Day, we’re reflecting on the challenges of being a mother in Gaza – and celebrating the wonderful work that our partner, the Near East Council of Churches (NECC), does through their well-baby clinics.

Hedva, an Israeli, and Hiba, a Palestinian, speak about why they were both drawn to working in reconciliation and the challenges it brings.

Pictures and updates on the earthquake response from our partner the MECC, who are on the ground in Syria.