STORIES
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THE DIFFERENCE WE’VE MADE
Thanks to your support, we’re helping people facing poverty, injustice and marginalisation transform their lives. Some of those people have been kind enough to share their stories.
Clean, running water for families in Egypt
The residents of El-Marg El-Sherkia, an informal community in Cairo, had to collect water in buckets everyday, until a project run by BLESS and supported by Embrace helped them get piped water installed - bringing clean, running water to 400 families.
A second chance at education for women in Egypt
Farida, like many women in rural Egyptian communities, grew up without education and struggled against inequality. The Life School project, which provides literacy, arithmetic and vocational classes, helped her overcome these barriers.
Rebuilding Christian-run businesses in Iraq
After years of terror and economic crisis, some Christians are beginning to return to northern Iraq. Find out how a small loan has helped Dunia launch a tasty enterprise.
*The names of some of the individuals features have been changed to protect identities.