Over 100 million people are forcibly displaced every year with more than 50% of those being children.
Together, we can offer them hope and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.
Your support will provide local communities in need with urgent aid, practical support and humanitarian assistance.
Impact Summary: This project has distributed 10,000 Bibles, 5,000 Chaldean and 5,000 Assyrian. These directly impacted communities affected by displacement, war and persecution, many of whom no longer had bibles of their own.
The distribution provided 117 churches (including priests and bible schools), 8,050 families and 600 oversees diaspora churches with new Bible prints. In addition to this, Bibles were distributed to other regional churches and key individuals in Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.
WHAT: Printed and distributed 10,000 Bibles to ancient Christian communities, churches and key individuals.
WHERE: Christian communities living in Syria, Turkey, and Iraq including, Basra, Bagdad, Kirkuk, Suleymaniye, the Nineveh Plains, and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
WHY: This project aims to preserve the cultural and religious heritage of Christian communities in Iraq by providing Aramaic Bibles in various dialects, fostering spiritual growth, and offering a source of strength amidst persecution and displacement
Impact Summary: This project has distributed 10,000 Bibles, 5,000 Chaldean and 5,000 Assyrian. These directly impacted communities affected by displacement, war and persecution, many of whom no longer had bibles of their own.
The distribution provided 117 churches (including priests and bible schools), 8,050 families and 600 oversees diaspora churches with new Bible prints. In addition to this, Bibles were distributed to other regional churches and key individuals in Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.
WHAT: Printed and distributed 10,000 Bibles to ancient Christian communities, churches and key individuals.
WHERE: Christian communities living in Syria, Turkey, and Iraq including, Basra, Bagdad, Kirkuk, Suleymaniye, the Nineveh Plains, and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
WHY: This project aims to preserve the cultural and religious heritage of Christian communities in Iraq by providing Aramaic Bibles in various dialects, fostering spiritual growth, and offering a source of strength amidst persecution and displacement
Print and Distribute
The modern Chaldean and Assyrian translations of the Bible will be produced and distributed to families in the communities throughout the region, and to diasporas. Christian families will have a bible in their home which they can freely read with their children, which will enable them to continue living out Christianity in Iraq, learning the stories while preserving their native language.
Contributing to the distribution of Aramaic Bibles in Iraq has a profound impact on Christian communities facing persecution and displacement. With 30,000 family Bibles being equivalent to 150,000-180,000 individuals, each Bible priced at $5.87, the approved project budget of $180,062.40 seeks to provide spiritual nourishment and support to those in need. The urgency for funds in 2024, amounting to $121,295.40, highlights the crucial need for additional support to fulfill the project's goals.
Donors can make a significant impact through various contribution options:
Without your help, this project would not be possible. Each donation plays a crucial role in making these Bibles accessible to those facing persecution, providing a source of strength, continuity, and spiritual guidance in challenging times. Donors have the opportunity to directly contribute to preserving the faith and cultural heritage of Christian communities in Iraq through their support of this vital initiative.
