Despite hopes to return to their villages later this year, most of the 4 million refugees in Iraq will probably have to remain in the camps for much longer. In Iraq, we’ve been asked to help start a third “Shepherd School” in yet another refugee camp. We’ll keep you updated as this moves forward! Our [...]
There are many families spread out in various types of homes throughout Iraq and the surrounding areas. In one major city, twenty-two families are living in an old church building, sharing three washing machines, four cooking stoves and couple showers. The auditorium, hallways and stairs are draped with striped canvas to divide small living areas. [...]
With your help we have been able to support a food and outreach program to a community of roughly 20,000 displaced Kakai. The Kakai are a pre-Islamic monotheistic religious minority that has been particularly targeted by ISIS. Here is a report we received recently from one of our friends who heads up this program. "Life in [...]
The school we have been helping get started at the Yazidi refugee camp has officially opened! It is the first school to open in the camp, and for some of the kids, it is their first time in school at all. Our team has been encouraged to hear the stories of these students' eagerness to learn. There are currently over [...]
The school in the refugee camp now has a principal, two vice-principals, the registration process is underway, and a start date has been set! Just a few more details like a septic tank, backpacks for students, and desk repair remain. Our school's name is “Shivani Media” meaning, “The Shepherd of the Medes.” Shivani is the one who guides [...]
Today School of the Medes high school students, lead by an amazing team of teachers, spread some joy to Yazidi refugees in Dohuk, Iraq The kids (ours and theirs) had a good time playing Legos, colouring sheets and chasing each other. Also, family head members received flour, milk, coats and socks and shoes for the kids. [...]
Dad: Someone just donated 190 chickens. Where do you think we should send them? Daughter: Great! live or dead chickens? Dad: GOOD question! let me check. Me: Please do, we are not going to ask them to chase their lunch! 190 FROZEN chickens were successfully delivered today to Yazidi families :)
Here is the latest note from our national partners in Iraq. With over a million refugees seeking safety and shelter in the north, the needs will continue for months to come...“Dear Friends, - To date we have been able to secure and spend $5,500 on medicine and medical supplies; $7,000 for food for Yazidis in [...]
“We are mostly working with refugee families staying in homes, schools, churches and parks, - while the UN and local government are helping those in the camps. Today our team visited a school housing 530 people. We handed out 80 kilos of baby milk formula, diapers and clothes for ladies and kids.”“Our Lord is great. [...]
“This morning the Yazidi families received a week’s supply of food. 5000$ worth of medication has been purchased and sorted. We have been working with 450 Christian families occupying two school buildings and a preschool floor. Forty prescription lists have been refilled. Oral rehydration solution in sippy cups was a big attraction. Diapers, soap, detergent, [...]
