As Dee and I were with our staff heading to a refugee clothes distribution on the Ninevah Plain, Iraq earlier this month, tensions of the last several days were heavy in the air. Protests across the country were rampant. New Shia flags fluttered over village homes signaling that the unrest and revolution would soon come […]
The energy in the room equaled the noise level. The kids had seen the backpacks as they were unloaded from the cart onto the floor, and excitedly they pointed to the ones they hoped they would get. Our teams filed into the room and Mryana took the microphone and began talking to the children. She […]
For just a few hours’ work, you’ll be amazed at the impact you and your church will make. It’s called the Refugee Child Sponsorship Sunday and it’s an easy way your church can directly impact the lives of refugees in the Middle East. We have everything you need online and in a kit. You’ll need […]
Northern Iraq – The ball was the key to his happiness. As we walked in the room, Aram was dressed in exceptionally fancy boots. And his hair was newly coiffured. He and his brother had just been to the barber and their heads reflected exceptional preparation for something special. Turns out, their aunt was getting […]
Christian persecution is on the rise worldwide. Some 245 million Christians around the world experiencing a high level of persecution. As this disturbing number settles into your mind, it gets worse; certain countries rise to the “top” with regards to persecution for Christians. North Korea, Syria, Nigeria and Iraq are listed as the some […]
Kurdistan – One of our families whose children are in our Refugee Child Sponsorship Program in Iraq shared their story with our visitation team this week. In 2014, they considered themselves to have a comfortable life in the small town they lived in on the outskirts of Mosul, Iraq. When ISIS, or, ISIL, began intervening […]
Countdown to school – September! With $10,100 to go to help all our sponsored kids in Iraq and Egypt, and to be honest, we’re in a pinch! Would you give what you can to help us get these kids back in school? Donate on our website today! Suggested amount for one child: $83, includes […]
It’s actually quite convenient. We’ll keep this very brief. Skip learning Arabic, forget pesky travel documents, flights and jet lag! *** Stay right where you are and still change kids’ lives in Iraq. All you do is send in your money each month, pray for your sponsored kids and write letters. We do the rest. […]
Bored kids in the summer is never a good idea…and refugee kids dealing with the summer heat that is climbing into the triple digits with nothing to do is even more of a reason to capture summer days wisely! IM’s team in Kurdistan is making the most of these days by providing an engaging daily VBS to […]
For just a few hours’ work, you’ll be amazed at the impact you will make. It’s called the Refugee Child Sponsorship Ambassador (CSA) Program. We have everything you need online and in a kit. You’ll need your church leadership’s approval, a table and two other volunteers to help you. Our teams have been busy helping […]