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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

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 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

Iraq Refugee Relief

We Filled the Container!

Chelsea Dischinger, a stay-at-home mom from Southern California, had an incredible burden to do something to help refugees who have been displaced by ISIS and the Syrian civil war. During a discussion Chelsea had with her husband Michael, he reminded her that their friend Jason Law with World Compassion does…

World Compassion StaffDecember 11, 2014

Iraq News Refugee Relief

The Crisis Is Escalating, So Are We…

Just like the Kurdish Peshmerga soldier in this video warns, the crisis in the Middle East is spiraling out of control. The Islamic State threatens increasing numbers of innocent people every single day, and we take this threat very seriously. (more…)

World Compassion StaffSeptember 10, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief

An Unlikely Friendship

Miracles can happen when we simply walk in love. The following is a journal entry from our media director, Kevin Bjorklund: In late fall of 2013, I walked into a coffee shop near Erbil, where I was staying with the World Compassion team in Kurdistan, to grab an Americano. (more…)

World Compassion StaffAugust 11, 2014

Iraq News Refugee Relief

Iraq in Chaos

The 3-year-old Syrian War has spilled over into Iraq, completely destabilizing the region. ISIS, an extremely violent and blood-thirsty off-shoot of Al Qaeda overthrew Mosul just a week ago and has continued to take city after city on their march toward Baghdad. Their aim is to create an extreme Islamic…

World Compassion StaffJune 22, 2014

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

$3 for 3 years

The Facts* • It is estimated that over 140,000 civilians have been killed in the Syrian crisis. • There are now over 2.5 million Syrian refugees. • 50.9% of these refugees are children under 18. • Over 6.5 million people have been displaced internally in Syria • The total number…

World Compassion StaffMarch 13, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief

The Heart of a Hero

While we were in Kurdistan (Northern Iraq) in January meeting refugees who had fled Syria because of the devastation of the civil war, we met a man named Mustafa and his family. His wife told us about their struggle to start a new life in the refugee camp. (more…)

World Compassion StaffMarch 7, 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 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