The war in Syria and Lebanon has created a deep economic and social crisis, driving many displaced and struggling people into poverty. In addition, Christians have been particularly persecuted and forced to flee due to their faith. The local Catholic Church has called for assistance to support the remaining Christian families and keep the faith alive in the region.
Your support will bring them hope.
A FORGOTTEN WAR
The war that began in 2011 has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and injuries, as well as over 6.6 million refugees and 6.7 million internally displaced people. In addition to the humanitarian crisis, 90% of people in Syria live below the poverty line.
The Christian population has decreased drastically, from 1.5 million to just 400,000. Many have been forced to flee the country, putting Christianity at risk of disappearing entirely in the region.
FAITH CANNOT DIE IN SYRIA AND LEBANON
ACN has been helping Christians in Syria since the war began in 2011. To this date, ACN has supported over 1,237 projects*, many of which are essential or of great urgency.
The situation remains critical and will continue for years to come. That’s why the Church in Syria has asked ACN for help. Priests and nuns who remain in the country need our support to help and give hope to materially and spiritually devastated people. Young people need reasons to stay and think about starting a family.
*Data from October 2022
“Both Lebanon and Syria, two Biblical countries, are being emptied of their Christian populations, due to the wars and economic crises that have ruined them, plunging families into hunger and misery”.
– Regina Lynch, the foundation’s Director of Projects –
ACN works closely with Catholic leaders and other charitable organizations to provide short- and long-term humanitarian aid and spiritual support to Christians in Lebanon and Syria. Here are some of the projects you can support with your generous donation:
Christian families need you!
A Drop of Milk Project. For children from 0 to 10 years old
Since 2015, ACN has provided milk to children, the main victims of war.
Shoes and warm clothing for the winter
Winter is harsh in these countries and many families cannot protect themselves from the cold due to the war.
Home rental assistance
The war destroyed many homes and forced thousands of families to leave their houses. Many families have become homeless.
Food for elderly people living alone
Many elderly people were left behind as Christians fled the war. They cannot work and depend on charity.
Scholarships for young people and children
ACN supports the education and training of children and young people.
Testimonies of Faith, Hope and Resilience
A PONTIFICAL FOUNDATION WITH WORLDWIDE REACH
We want to be a bridge made of mercy and love, financing every year more than 5.000 pastoral and emergency projects in 145 countries
Founded in 1947 as a Catholic aid organization for war refugees and recognized as a Pontifical Foundation since 2011, Aid to the Church in Need is dedicated to the service of Christians around the world, through information, prayer and action, wherever they are persecuted or oppressed or suffering material need.
ACN – Aid to the Church in Need gGmbH, HRB 8446 is non-profit organization officially registered in Germany and audited internationally by KPMG.
CONTACT
ACN International
Aid to the Church in Need gGmbH Bischof Kindermann Straße 23, Königstein in Taunus, 61462 HE Germany
ACN Global Office Tel.: + 57 313 3262029
Email: info@acn-global.org
CONTACT
ACN International
Aid to the Church in Need gGmbH Bischof Kindermann Straße 23, Königstein in Taunus, 61462 HE Germany
ACN Global Office Tel.: + 57 313 3262029
Email: info@acn-global.org
