FOOD & AID DISTRIBUTIONS

Alongside our orphans and widows outreach work in Syria we also distribute aid to help some of the poorest families our team is working with, through some of their challenging moments.

During the years we have been working in Syria, we have seen the damaging, long term effects resulting from aid agencies continually giving food aid without also working with the families and individuals in need to try to find solutions for the underlying lack of livelihoods.

Over time, we have decided not to operate our food bank as a regular food dispensing service but rather to respond to an urgent, emergency need for individuals and families. We believe it is essential to move away from aid which builds dependency and helplessness but instead encourage independence, self sufficiency and working with families in need to build a better and more stable future.

Our team also makes a point of providing a nutritious meal as part of each of the groups and activities we run. Through this we aim to create a nurturing, family environment while also meeting a social and physical need.

A nutritious meal which includes meat and dairy is expensive in the current economic crisis in Syria, but is provided with the activities our team is running.

A nutritious meal which includes meat and dairy is expensive in the current economic crisis in Syria, but is provided with the activities our team is running.

If you, your church, your friends or family can help in any way, we would be grateful for your support. Please use our standard giving form on the SUPPORT page and choose the ‘Orphans & Widows’ account.