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Bringing Hope To Generations

We just returned from several days in the Middle East visiting some of the ministry programs World Compassion has in the region. While in Iraq, I was reinvigorated to meet some of the people whose lives have been completely transformed. One young Yazidi lady – we will call her Sarah…

Nikki YanulisApril 29, 2023

Iraq News Refugee Relief Training

Rewriting Stories In Iraq

As a parent, is there anything better than seeing your children make their faith their own? This is a prayer focus I have for my kids this year. Helping to build a strong, personal foundation of faith in God and His Word is the greatest gift we can leave behind…

Nikki YanulisAugust 31, 2022

Iraq News Refugee Relief Training

Remembering The Forgotten

When was the last time you heard about Iraq in the news? In the last two years, a pandemic, an election, and crises in Afghanistan and Ukraine have taken center stage. There is undoubtedly great hurt in the world today. This means that there is also great opportunity for God…

Nikki YanulisJuly 19, 2022

Iraq Refugee Relief

Do You Want To Know Where We’re Going in 2021?

2020 - Life-Change In The Midst of Hardship Here is just a snapshot of the impact you have made in 2020: We moved over 35,000 Bibles across the border into Iran. Over 1,400 families received food packs through our distribution team in Iraq. Over 1,100 new students started ABC discipleship,…

World Compassion StaffJanuary 31, 2021

Iraq Refugee Relief

Hello 2021!

Can you remember six years ago - an event of some kind, how old you were, a season of life that helps you identify that length of time? Although not leading in the news, refugees continue to struggle to find a future. Over six years later, Yazidi women and their…

World Compassion StaffJanuary 5, 2021

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‘We Drank Our Tears’ – A True Story from ISIS Enslavement

*Below is a true story from a young Yazidi woman named Sazan. Sazan was trafficked and a former sex slave to ISIS soldiers. She has communicated her story to the director of the Safe House that World Compassion is helping to operate in Kurdistan, Iraq. Aside from translating, the only…

World Compassion StaffSeptember 21, 2017

Iraq Refugee Relief Spiritual Development

Devastation in Mosul

*UPDATE: the city of Mosul has since been liberated from ISIS control on Sunday, July 9th, 2017. Iraqi forces and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared the city free from the grip of ISIS after three years. ___________ Above, two young boys comfort each other after seeing the collapse of their…

World Compassion StaffJuly 6, 2017

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A Mother In Aleppo: Her Story

New Doorways In January of this year, God opened a doorway for our organization in Aleppo. Our team is partnering with churches and carrying out distributions of aid to hundreds of families both Muslim and Christian inside the city. Aid is being given out from the hands of believers and…

World Compassion StaffMarch 16, 2017

Iraq Refugee Relief

It’s Time for the Church to Rise Up

The gift of food given in the name of Jesus Christ does so much more than just fill an empty stomach... You can tell when you hear the testimony of Arman, a dear friend of ours. Arman, the father of 6 children, left Syria for what he thought would be…

World Compassion StaffMay 12, 2016

Iraq Refugee Relief

A 360 Degree View of Refugee Relief in Iraq

Some children in Iraq only remember a life on the run from the Syrian Civil War. It’s been five years since the war broke out when pro-democracy demonstrations were violently suppressed by the government led by Bashar al-Assad. In the years that have followed, the rise of ISIS has caused…

World Compassion StaffMarch 18, 2016

Iraq Refugee Relief

The Syrian Refugee Crisis

For most of us, the Syrian refugee crisis is overwhelming, multifaceted, and hard to understand. Many people are filled with questions and a desire to help, but it can be hard figuring out exactly where to start. Perhaps one of the questions you have is, "Who are these refugees?" Refugees…

World Compassion StaffMarch 1, 2016

Iraq Refugee Relief

Fleeing Iraq

Would you put your family's life at risk if you knew it was the only way to help your daughter get the help she needed? Bilal emigrated from Syria to Koya in Northern Iraq some years ago. He served as a police officer in the city of Koya but had…

World Compassion StaffFebruary 24, 2016

Iraq Refugee Relief

A boy released from “prison”.

On our most recent refugee relief trip to Iraq, we hosted a medical team from Word of Life Church in Sweden. Their team also brought along team members who were able to put on a kids' program while the parents were treated medically. This turned out to be a life-changing…

World Compassion StaffOctober 26, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief

Photos and a Report From my Recent Refugee Relief Trip to Iraq

After looking through some of the photos from our trip please consider making a special gift towards our refugee relief efforts. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of these refugees. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of those you only get…

World Compassion StaffSeptember 11, 2015

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Take an Inside Look at World Compassion

As the Church, we are the vessel that co-labors with God to deliver the loving and hope-filled message of Jesus Christ to the world. Our mission at World Compassion is to equip and train the local indigenous church living in hostile and restricted environments around the world to reach their…

World Compassion StaffAugust 24, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief

Hannah’s Story

What looks like an up and coming four-story city mall is really an unfinished concrete high rise, housing nearly 410 families on the outskirts of Ankawa. Nearly all refugees living here, 1,655 in total, are ethnic Christians who fled the city of Karagosh. Hannah is one of the fortunate ones who has found…

World Compassion StaffJune 11, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief

The Opportunity Ahead of Us

Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me. - Matthew 25:40 The actions Jesus is referring to in Matthew 25:40 are seeing the hungry and feeding them, giving the thirsty a drink, taking in strangers, clothing those without…

World Compassion StaffJune 10, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief

A Mother’s Worst Nightmare

Ida and family 47-year-old mother Living in Ankawa Mall August 6th, 2014: ISIS Invades Karagosh. A woman and two girls die. The crisis causes a flurry of fear and much of the city packs whatever they can and flees. Today: Ida is 47 and is married to a 63-year-old man…

World Compassion StaffJune 5, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief Spiritual Development

Unlocking the Middle East

Sometimes preaching the Gospel isn't enough to convince others to follow Jesus. In the Middle East, this is especially true, even for those who have suffered greatly under the violence of radical Islam. I’ve encountered and heard stories of many Iraqis who chose to stay and live in the new…

Jason LawApril 13, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief

Great News From Iraq

Watch our brief three-video series below from Jason Law to hear all the breakthroughs on our recent trip to Iraq. (more…)

World Compassion StaffMarch 25, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief

Ivana's Smile

Standing in the courtyard of his church where hundreds of refugees now live, Pastor Raja (name has been changed for security) said something very profound: "These refugees will forget those who caused this tragedy, but they will not forget those who loved them during it.” Pastor Raja has helped…

World Compassion StaffMarch 17, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief

Iraq Progress Update

Recently I was on a call with one of our main co-workers in Kurdistan, Pastor John, who was giving me an update on how World Compassion’s relief outreaches were going among refugees. While we talked, I got a clearer picture of what many of these refugees continue to face every…

Jason LawFebruary 23, 2015

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2015 Game Plan

I don’t know about you, but the World Compassion team has already hit the ground running in 2015. Before we get too far into the New Year, we want to take a moment to celebrate our accomplishments in 2014 and set our expectations for the year ahead. (more…)

World Compassion StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief Spiritual Development

Seasons

I enjoy the Christmas season and all that comes with it in our American culture. One of my family’s favorite Christmas traditions is to go pick out our Christmas tree on the day after Thanksgiving, then decorate the house, listen to Christmas music, and snack on cookies, candies, hot chocolate…

Jason LawDecember 15, 2014

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