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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

Why Kurdistan?

We are all familiar with the statistics from the ongoing Syrian civil war. Over 2 million Syrians have fled their country. These refugees now live in neighboring countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Kurdistan (northern Iraq). (more…)

Jason LawApril 5, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief

The Chance To Hope Again

- Erbil, Iraq Kurdistan Lowrka is just 25 years old, but has experienced more tragedy than most will ever experience in their lifetime. (more…)

World Compassion StaffMarch 24, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief

The Dangerous Road To A New Life

The following article was written by a Syrian journalist who has documented the hardships facing Syrian refugees. We saw his desire to help when he wrote to World Compassion, asking us to share his articles with the world to raise awareness for these refugees, that his people may receive the…

World Compassion StaffMarch 14, 2014

Iraq News Refugee Relief

Potential US Military Intervention in Syria?

The pieces seem to be aligning at least for the threat of US military intervention, which could apply additional pressure to Russia and China to alter their position on the UN Security Council. Most of the major developments of Geneva II didn't actually happen at the negotiation table, but in…

World Compassion StaffFebruary 15, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief

Pizza Shop

I own this local pizza shop and am originally from Syria. When all of the refugees began arriving from Syria, I felt sorry for these young men. (more…)

Syrian RefugeeJanuary 30, 2014

Iraq News Refugee Relief

Will Geneva II Make a Difference for Syrians?

2 million have fled the country; and over 130,000 are dead. The ongoing power struggle in Syria has left the country, and its people, tattered. After three years of bloody civil war, UN-backed talks for peace are set to begin Wed. Jan 22 in Montreux, Switzerland. (more…)

World Compassion StaffJanuary 22, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief

I Am Thankful

We recently arrived here at the refugee camp in Northern Iraq. Like many others, we have suffered through the war. We are now starting over here with our young family. What makes starting over much easier is that a humanitarian group from the USA is providing us with food regularly.…

Syrian RefugeeJanuary 21, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief Spiritual Development

My Friend the Camera Thief

A camera is a magnet. For children it's the positive side of the magnet and ultimately attracts them too it. For adults on the other hand, it has the opposite effect—they reject the attraction. This is the case in many cultures. That is why the job of a photographer is…

World Compassion StaffJanuary 14, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief

I Am 19

I am 19 years old and felt like my life was just beginning. We had a wonderful three-story home in Aleppo before the war. When the rebels began hiding (more…)

Syrian RefugeeJanuary 9, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief

I Am a Mother

My six year old daughter is now safe in the refugee camp here in Iraq. However, she is simply not the same. (more…)

Syrian RefugeeDecember 31, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief

I am an Artist

I have been creating art in Syria for many decades. We had such a beautiful country. What a shame to see (more…)

Syrian RefugeeDecember 18, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief

Aleppo Woman

Although I have my health and now live in a safe environment, I have died on the inside. (more…)

Syrian RefugeeDecember 9, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief Spiritual Development

Tears of Joy

War is a terrible tragedy to live through. We are certainly inundated with stories from every Syrian refugee we visit. Sometimes these stories become overwhelming, (more…)

World Compassion StaffDecember 6, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief

Doctor

I was a doctor in Damascus. As a surgeon, my job was to preserve life. Unfortunately, the war flooded our hospitals with innocent civilians. Our ability to treat these patients diminished (more…)

Syrian RefugeeDecember 3, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief Spiritual Development

Breakthrough

Planting a field takes incredible work. Tilling the ground to remove rocks and stumps and to turn the soil in preparation for planting seeds and harvesting the crops take time, commitment, and hard work. It is truly "ground breaking" work, but quite a humble process. (more…)

World Compassion StaffNovember 26, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief

I Am A Disabled Soldier

I was a soldier in the regime - just a soldier following orders to try and restore order in our country. We were in a building, and I had a disagreement with our officers. They threw me from a five-story window in an attempt to kill me. Unfortunately, I survived.…

Syrian RefugeeNovember 21, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief

I Am Two Months Pregnant

My husband and I just arrived from Syria this week. Our country has continued to deteriorate dramatically as the war rages on. We lived in Aleppo where our home was destroyed by bombings from the Assad regime. We fled to a suburb of Damascus that was allegedly liberated by the rebels.…

Syrian RefugeeNovember 14, 2013

Iraq News Refugee Relief

Oral Roberts University Says, “I Am Syria.”

"Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." Mattie Stepanek As a result of collaboration and unity, wonderful things have happened in Tulsa, OK this week. In just a few days, students across the campus of Oral Roberts University came together to raise over…

World Compassion StaffNovember 7, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief

The Bottom Line

So often we tend to quantify a touched life, a changed life, with numbers on a page. The numerals that make up the "bottom line." But numbers can't tell the story of the humanity behind them— the relationships formed, gifts received, meals shared and stories told. A bottom line stretches…

World Compassion StaffNovember 7, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief

Syrian Refugee

I was a teacher back in Syria and know the horrors of war all to well. I love Syria and want to go back. Please don't take my photo or film me because I don't want to be persecuted for speaking out against the government when I go home. My…

Syrian RefugeeOctober 30, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief

No Home

I am married and have two small children, 5 and 7 years old. I worked as an air conditioning repair man when we lived in Syria. Throughout the war, my family has been destroyed. One relative was shot and killed; (more…)

Syrian RefugeeOctober 22, 2013

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