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.
Ensuring access to disability support in the West Bank
When Tuqa’s father realised his daughter needed extra support to overcome the additional challenges she faced, he was determined to do all he could to help her. But accessing disability care in the West Bank, particularly because of the severe travel restrictions, is extremely difficult. It was only through the Outreach Programme run by Embrace partner the Princess Basma Centre that they were able to get the specialist assessment and interventions Tuqa needed.
From Gangster to Minister
The remarkable story of how Eduard turned his life around after an encounter with a Christian. He is now on the team of Embrace’s partner Aviv Ministry, providing shelter and support for Tel Aviv’s rough sleepers.
Stories from the war in Gaza: Growing up with a physical disability in a warzone
Esma has faced many difficulties in her short life due to a suspected metabolic disorder that has impeded her motor development. Born into a warzone, she has none of the usual scans or hospital treatment available. But thanks to the dedicated work of the staff of our partner the Princess Basma Centre, she is making remarkable progress...
Stories from the war in Gaza: “I wish I could get my leg back”
An estimated 12,000 children in Gaza have new disabilities caused by injuries they have suffered as a result of the current war. 5-year-old Malak is one of them.
Serving in the West Bank: “We want to be the hands of Jesus”
VIDEO - Elias Najjar of the Palestinian Bible Society tells Embrace staff how life in the West Bank has been affected by the war in Gaza, of the mounting challenges facing everyone there and how Palestinian Christians are responding.
One of the Last Christians of Gaza?
VIDEO - The war in Gaza has not only had a profound effect on the health, education and community projects that Embrace has been supporting in Gaza, but it has also devastated the lives of many of our Christian friends and partners - such as Ramy Tarazi.
Stories from the war in Gaza: A young life cut short
Lara and her mother left the shelter of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, desperate to try to reach Lara’s ill brother in Egypt. It was a perilous journey - and one that would end in tragedy.
Stories from the war in Gaza: “Both my home and my workplace have been destroyed”
Like many Christians in Gaza, Ramy, Marina and their 15-month-old-son, have lost everything. Now, their only home St Porphyrios Orthodox Church.
Stories from the war in Gaza: “Every day that passes is harder than the one before”
“My family wakes up every day in a large hall with 300 other people. We don’t sleep very well and wake up to the sound of bombs.” Rami tells us what daily life is like sheltering in St Porphyrius Church in Gaza.
*The names of some of the individuals features have been changed to protect identities.