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.

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

Embrace’s Director of Programmes, Jamie Eyre spoke to Chick Yuill at Premier Christian Radio about the aftermath of the earthquake in Syria, the reality on the ground and how Embrace’s partners are helping those affected.

Long-standing Embrace friend, and volunteer, Jane (Lady) Green remembers what it was like living in Damascus in the early 1990s, when her husband Andrew (Lord) Green was Ambassador.

Embrace partner and friend Rev Dr Nadim Nassar, Director of the Awareness Foundation reflects on the urgent need for international action to save Syria, and the wider region, from humanitarian catastrophe and why sanctions only hurt the poor.

Ahead of her talk at Embrace Day 2021, Dr Alia Abboud explains how the Church provides a safety net for those who have lost everything.

In our latest blog, BBC reporter and friend of Embrace Mike Thomson shares the amazing story of the secret library at Daraya, created while the city was under siege. It’s a remarkable example of human resilience and courage amid tragic loss and devastation.

Bashar al-Assad is serving a fourth term as President of Syria after winning the election which took place on Wednesday 26th May.

March marks ten years since the beginning of the #Syrian uprising. The Syrian war has proved to be one of the most violent conflicts in recent times, with more than 370,000 having been killed and millions displaced.