OUR COMMUNITY PROJECTS

COMMUNITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

In a region as complex and volatile as the Middle East, helping to nurture and develop communities is vital. Embrace’s Community development work spans a wide range of projects, including vocational training programmes, women’s empowerment and reconciliation work.

LATEST UPDATES FROM OUR COMMUNITY PROJECTS

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The Olive Tree Project: Peaceful Resistance, Powerful Solidarity
The Olive Tree Project: Peaceful Resistance, Powerful Solidarity

The Olive Tree Project is a powerful and practical way for UK Christians to stand in solidarity with Palestinians who are facing ever-increasing restrictions, land seizures and oppression due to the Israeli occupation. We spoke to Muhanad Al-Qaisy, director of the project…

In Pictures: Getting Food to Families Facing Starvation Conditions in Gaza
In Pictures: Getting Food to Families Facing Starvation Conditions in Gaza

As malnutrition and starvation conditions spread across Gaza, we’ve responded by supporting an emergency project run by our partners in Gaza, providing vital supplies of flour to over 500 families in Gaza City.

Helping Lebanon’s undocumented families be seen, recognised and protected 
Helping Lebanon’s undocumented families be seen, recognised and protected 

Many families in the informal settlement of Hay El Gharbeh in southern Beirut lack legal documents such as birth certificates or identity documents. This is more than the inconvenience of missing paperwork, it means blocked access to healthcare, education, and dignity. Our partner, Tahaddi is walking beside families on their journey to be seen, recognised and protected.

 PERSONAL STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY PROJECTS

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Emergency Employment Project in Bethlehem - Video update
Emergency Employment Project in Bethlehem - Video update

The war in Gaza has caused unimaginable devastation in the Gaza strip, but has also had a huge impacts on the West Bank - including soaring unemployment. This year, we’ve been supporting an Emergency Employment Project in Bethlehem, and we’re delighted to share this video update.

Overcoming isolation thanks to a community library in Lebanon
Overcoming isolation thanks to a community library in Lebanon

When Fatima moved in with her new husband at the Dbayeh Palestinian refugee camp, life was difficult. Poverty levels are high in the camp and making ends meet is a daily struggle. But, for Fatima, her main challenge was fitting in – as a Muslim she remained isolated from the camp’s mainly Christian residents. But all that changed when she went to the Embrace-supported library and community centre there.

Extraordinary Mothers: Building a business from scratch
Extraordinary Mothers: Building a business from scratch

In the weeks leading up to Mothering Sunday, we’ll be sharing stories of incredible mothers in difficult situations who have overcome the odds and built safer, better lives for themselves and their families. Divorce from her husband left Madiha with nothing to support herself and her children – so she built up her own business from scratch.

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