Omar has spent the last decade tending his farmland near Bethlehem, despite facing growing intimidation from Israeli settlers. For him, the land is more than a livelihood, it's a legacy.

Just months ago, a new settler road cut through Yousef's farm, destroying fences and uprooting olive trees that his family depended on. Despite the loss, water shortages and increasing pressure from nearby settlements, Yousef remains determined to keep cultivating his land.

Samir is one of the last Christian farmers in Bethlehem, but much of the land his family has farmed for generations is now beyond his reach. After losing more than 200 olive trees and facing growing pressure from settlers, Samir remains determined to protect his heritage and cultivate what remains.

When Hassan's home was demolished, he was left to face the devastation alone. Yet despite losing his house and many of his olive trees, he refused to walk away.

Lily (Programme Manager at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) - an Embrace partner based in Damascus, Syria) has worked in the development sector providing humanitarian aid for many years. She considers her work to be the greatest expression of her Christian faith.

Wael is Programme Manager at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) - an Embrace partner based in Damascus, Syria. One project currently providing a great source of hope for Wael is the training programme for Community Health Peer Educators, funded by Embrace.

Sarah’s priority is to empower families in the West Bank to be able to access the essential nutrients, vitamins and protein they need for children to have a healthy start in life, developing strong bones and muscles and a robust immune system.

Mousa co-ordinates the team of therapists from Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre working at its satellite clinic at Al Ahli hospital in Gaza City. Mousa says, “All of us are brothers in humanity. When Embrace support us it says to me that, all over the world, your brothers see you.”

As the recent war engulfed much of southern Lebanon, Maya had to flee her home with her family and endured 10 terrifying days with no shelter except their car as airstrikes struck across the country. Still unable to return to her damaged home, the experience has left her struggling with a complex mix of emotions, but she’s found help thanks to one-to-one intervention sessions run by our partner Tahaddi.