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Cold hands, warm hearts

One of our Sponsorship Assistants reflects on the winter and her role in securing vital lifelines for children in need. It is mid-winter and the cold is the only thing on my mind. Before I make a start on my work for the day I notice an unusual flush creeping…

Winter Aid Distribution – West Bekaa Refugee Camp

On the 20th December 2016, staff from the Lebanon Field Office visited a Syrian refugee camp to deliver much needed humanitarian aid to those struggling to stay warm as the winter approaches. With thanks to Mrs. Parveen Tanvir and family, we were able to distribute aid to 70 families. We…

How are you planning to stay #OutOfTheCold?

With the passing of each season, we each have our own comforting habits and behaviours. For refugees in Lebanon, Jordan and those in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, many of these are focused around dealing with extremes in weather, and trying to find a way to make their often hostile environment…

Blacked Out

Power shortages and blackouts are common in Gaza, where outages can last for up to 12 hours a day. Without electricity, Gazans are effectively prohibited from carrying out basic functions at  school, at home and at work. Shrouded in darkness, the power outages are a constant reminder of the smothering…

Editorial: September 2016

As children in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan prepare for a new term, your kind generosity has provided school supplies, safe transport and fee support to struggling families. A regular school routine establishes stability and helps displaced and traumatised children feel a sense of community. However, with the occupation restricting…