The Christian development charity tackling poverty and injustice in the Middle East.
Joined December 2011
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This week find out more about our partners Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR). Join us in praying for them as they strive to make accessibility a reality, empowering people with disabilities to access education, healthcare, employment & community life. URL on image.
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More families fled southern Lebanon yesterday as more airstrikes hit. In Beirut, a team from our partner the Karagheusian Association were helping give medical assistance to newly displaced families at one of the public shelters.
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Our partners in the Middle East, and the communities they serve, have already endured so much loss and destruction. As we witness another escalation in the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and Israel, please join us in prayer:
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It's #VolunteersWeek! We'd like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers. Up and down the country, our sisters and brothers in Christ are giving their time and their talents to share in our mission of love in action. embraceme.org/volunteer
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Wise words from Embrace patron the Bishop of Gloucester as she reflects on the necessity of ‘both-and’ in standing against the actions of the government of Israel in relation to the people of Palestine, whilst also standing against antisemitism in the UK gloucester.anglican.org/2026…
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Imagine having your home deliberately destroyed. It’s a reality facing many Palestinians in the West Bank. As more Israeli settlements are approved there, Palestinians are seeing their homes pulled down by the Israeli occupying authorities – find out more: embraceme.org/blog/the-traum…
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As ceasefire negotiations continue between Israel, Iran and the US, air strikes in Lebanon have increased inumerably over the last week. Embrace CEO Jamie Eyre explores why respite for the region seems unlikely at the present time. Hear the interview: zurl.co/bK0FW
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Churches across the UK are celebrating Pentecost today while many of our Middle East sisters and brothers will mark this festival next Sunday. Celebrate being part of the One Household of God - check out our latest Weekly Devotion: embraceme.org/our-prayers/al…
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Longing for peace in the Middle East? Give a meaningful gift that symbolises peace from The Olive Tree Collection at the Embrace shop. All our olive wood is handcarved by Palestinian artisans in Bethlehem using pruned branches from Holy Land olive trees. shop.embraceme.org/the-olive…
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Rats, rubbish and lice - our partners warn that conditions in Gaza's displacement camps are horrific and deteriorating. Read our latest update from healthcare professionals fighting infectious diseases, malnutrition and pests. embraceme.org/blog/condition…
Image credit: Hosny Salah
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Exciting opportunity! We’re seeking an experienced fundraiser to join our team as Retention and Development Manager. You’ll lead on delivery of compelling multi-channel activity to keep our donors inspired, informed and engaged. Find out more and apply - zurl.co/B1Ppv
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Mark Mental Health Awareness Week with us and lend your support to our partners in Syria providing Child Friendly Spaces for children impacted by displacement and conflict. These safe places to play are a vital refuge of peace and hope for children working through trauma.
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After 6 weeks of online lessons because of war and displacement, last week our partner Tahaddi was able to welcome students back to their education centre on the edge of Beirut.
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Though the media spotlight has moved away from Gaza, the situation there still remains critical and living-conditions are extremely challenging. This week join us in prayer for our partners Princess Basma Centre whose specialist therapists work in a satellite clinic in Gaza City.
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To mark #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’ve an update on how our partners are helping young people recover from the profound trauma and stress from the years of escalating conflict in the region – embraceme.org/blog/healing-t…
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Why choose an Alternative Gift? They're meaningful, impactful & sustainable. Send a recyclable card or digital message instead of an item that could end up in landfill & know that every penny of your donation transforms lives in the Middle East. Shop now: shop.embraceme.org/all-alter…
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Following airstrikes in Beirut this morning, Embrace CEO Jamie Eyre has been talking to UCB about the situation in Lebanon and how our partners are responding. Listen to the interview here: zurl.co/UajeR
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Our spring magazine is out, filled with the latest news, including: updates from Gaza; our new partnership supporting medical services in Egypt; and inspiring initiatives to tackle climate change from young people in Iraq. Download your copy today! zurl.co/wDYzX
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Thank you for faithfully standing with our Middle East partners in prayer. This week, find out more about the work of Think & Do in Egypt, supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Read our latest Weekly Devotion: embraceme.org/our-prayers?ut…
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At just 21, Ali has been detained in Israeli prisons three times. He struggled with anxiety and fear of re-arrest but through support from Embrace partner the East Jerusalem YMCA, he's rebuilding his life - including training as a barber. Read Ali's story: embraceme.org/stories/alis-s…
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