Discover your Inner Global Champion!

International Orthodox Christian Charities

Thematic Focus Areas

Global Health
Clean Water
Hunger
Provides humanitarian/development assistance to people in the US, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East who have been devastated by man made and natural disasters.​
International Orthodox Christian Charities

Website

EIN

25-1679348

CFC Number

12081

Give Global Blog

Two girls at a table selling jarred goods
Even though it’s been nearly seven years since I moved to Seattle, as a southern transplant living in the Pacific Northwest I still struggle to adjust this time of year. With the return of gloomy skies, rainy weather and very short days, I find myself seeking out bits of inspiration and joy to get that warm, cozy feeling that helps get me in the autumn spirit! While hot soups, the beautiful colors of changing leaves and crisp morning walks certainly help, Global Impact thought we’d put together something even more effective in curing the winter blues.   This month we are...

Charity Photos

  • Title: Overcoming Severe Drought and Locust Infestation in Ethiopia
  • Charity: International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC.org)
  • Country: Ethiopia
  • Photo Credit: International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC.org)

  • Title: Meeting Emergency Nutrition Needs in Ethiopia
  • Charity: International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC.org)
  • Country: Ethiopia
  • Photo Credit: International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC.org)

  • Title: Emotional Support for Families in Syria
  • Charity: International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC.org)
  • Country: Syria
  • Photo Credit: International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC.org)

Charity Videos

Charity Impact

Smiling baby
Sabri’s family fled Syria as refugees seeking safety in Lebanon (name changed). Even though he was eating, Sabri wasn’t gaining weight. By the age of nine months, he weighed far less than he should. Sabri was referred to a clinic supported by IOCC. He was diagnosed with severe malnutrition and began treatment, including regular checkups. At one point, the team sent him to a hospital where he was treated first for bronchitis and then given emergency care when he went into cardiac arrest. Thanks to donor support, Sabri received the treatment he needed and could begin the long road to recovery. After six difficult months, Sabri is now thriving; his weight is normal for his age. “If it wasn’t for IOCC,” his mother said, “I wouldn’t have been able to do anything for my child, and I could have lost him.” All around the world, IOCC is providing access to...