Archbishop Angaelos is the first Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London. Here, he gives a fascinating insight into Christianity in Egypt.

This blog is about a childhood experience of fear and flight, recollected in the midst of events in Afghanistan. The author, who is well known to us, has asked to remain anonymous.

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.

This video, produced by LSESD, looks back at their vital work over the past year.

Today marks one year since the horrific port of Beirut explosion. Serop Ohanian, our friend and CEO of Embrace partner The Karagheusian Centre, reflects on how he and his team of healthcare workers find the motivation to carry on.

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.

This week, Muslims from across the Middle East (and elsewhere) will be participating in the Hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Makkah. They will also celebrate Eid Al-Adha or the ‘feast of the sacrifice’.