Description
Who am I ?
My name is Javier, I'm 23 years old and I'm from Spain. Since I was young I have been really interested in the situation of the christians in the Middle East, especially in Syria, and I suffer seeing the painfull that have had to endure due to the recent crysis in the region.
That's why I want to join the mission and help the best way I can with an honest organization that works on the ground like SOS Chrétiens d'Orient.
SOS Chrétiens d'Orient is an association founded right after the fail of Maaloula, a christian village where Aramaic is still spoken in Syria, to Al-Nusra terrorists. Since then, it works on the ground in multiple countrys across the Middle East helping christian families that are persecuted or are in danger.
It has sended more than 2800 volunteers that work providing help and moral support.
The organization does projects of reconstruction of churches, houses, schools, hospitals; projects of economic and social development and provides emergency aid and medical support in the needed areas.
Who is SOS Chrétiens d'Orient ?
SOS Chrétiens d'Orient is an association under the law of 1901 founded in 2013 following the seizure of Maaloula (Syria) by Ad Nosra jihadists. Since then, its teams have been working legally, 24 hours a day, in the heart of the Middle East's secure disaster zones, helping persecuted populations or those threatened with extinction.
In accordance with a strict protocol and strict security measures, volunteers are permanently seconded to the mission countries to provide concrete material aid and moral support. In its 6 years of existence, the association has already sent 2,200 volunteers.
The association responds to moral and material distress with action. Rebuilding houses in Syria, churches in Iraq, supporting the schooling of children in Cairo, visiting families who have been destroyed by the war and who have taken refuge in Lebanon, reviving businesses in the disaster areas of the Middle East.... The talents and skills of all are put to good use, the reactivity and the seriousness of the teams in permanent training are requested for a maximum efficiency.
The main missions of the association
The association in a few figures
Volunteers speak out
"Go! Give yourself up and shine! I don't know what Iraq will change in you, but it will not leave you unscathed. I wasn't looking for friends: I found a family. I wanted to put a stone in my life, I built a wall. I wanted to remember it, it's ingrained in me. Why? Because 4 months is a short time and in the intensity of this mission, everything is lived to the fullest, that's the maxim that you don't deviate from."
Adrien, volunteer in Iraq
"Our presence, our smile, our gestures comfort them and do them good. I met a Christian population in Egypt that is supportive, warm, welcoming and simple, but in a state of disarray. I brought them fear, to the extent of my small means.... and they gave it back to me a hundredfold."
Clarisse, volunteer in Egypt
Volunteering with SOS Chrétiens d'Orient
SOS Chrétiens d'Orient offers the possibility to carry out a short or long term humanitarian mission in the Middle East. Throughout the year, hundreds of volunteers relay to live an extraordinary experience with the Christians of the Orient. Rebuilding houses in Syria and churches in Iraq, supporting the schooling of children in Cairo, visiting families who have been destroyed by the war and who have taken refuge in Lebanon, reviving businesses in the disaster areas of the Middle East.... The talents and skills of all are put to good use, the reactivity and the seriousness of the teams in permanent training are requested for a maximum efficiency.
Each volunteer finances his or her return airfare. The daily expenses are fully covered by the association (except for personal expenses). Throughout the year, the association is the only one to offer a mission of a minimum duration of one and a half months, which allows us to reach a large public available for a very limited time.
Each volunteer in the field costs the association €1,100 per month. This includes comprehensive insurance, daily living expenses and the rental of the house.
This is why I need you today to finance my mission.
Describe your project goal
I would like to raise 300€. The funds raised will be used to finance these expense items:
- Insurance Payment
- Daily life on the site
- Rental accommadation
- Other organization projects
Every money helps, if you are unable to donate, I count on your prayers.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
