INTERNATIONAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES: A Strong Start in Lebanon
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. […]
Uplifting stories to inspire you this season
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 […]
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INTERNATIONAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES: What Does Hope Look Like?
“Success in work,” said Lusine, “is about trying the impossible to make the possible happen.” Lusine, age 30, has completed a vocational training course in sewing and clothing design with IOCC partner the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The Church’s educational center in Gyumri, Armenia – one of the country’s poorest areas – […]
The 2022 resolution you need to add to your list
It’s the new year, and our instinct to start drinking green smoothies and hitting the gym is kicking in. It’s the time of planning for the year ahead and thinking through how we want to invest our time, energy and money. Enter: New Year’s resolutions. Most of our resolutions tend to face inward and are […]
INTERNATIONAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES: Rebuilding Homes and Lives in Lebanon
“Suddenly, everything started shaking,” recalled Nicole, age 60, who cares for her grandchildren while her daughter Pascale, 37, works. “I thought it must be an earthquake, and I ran to grab the children.” Moments later, she, Katherine, 7, and Charbel, 4, stood surrounded by collapsed windows, shattered glass, blown-out doors, and broken furniture—but safe. Nicole’s […]
INTERNATIONAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES: Growing New Hope in Georgia
When Revaz took his family and left home, he never imagined it would be forever. A graduate of culinary school and then chef at a prestigious hotel in Sokhumi, Georgia, Revaz had always provided well for his family. But when conflict overtook their home region, they fled to Khobi, expecting to return quickly. That was […]
