Amid conflict in Syria and neighboring countries stemming from Syria’s civil war, a sense of childhood is slipping away for a generation of children.
News & Stories
Iraq
Iraq crisis: 3 women’s stories
Hope is in short supply among the 3.3 million Iraqis displaced by conflict since mid-2014 and who face little chance of returning home soon. Here are three women’s stories: a surgeon, a physician, and an art therapist. As survivors of the conflict, each illustrates how women are working to bring hope and healing to displaced children and families.
Prayers
Pray for the children and families of Iraq
Since mid-2014, the people of Iraq have been caught up in a resurgence of violence. The conflict has exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation stemming from Syria’s civil war. Please pray with us for affected children and families.
Prayers
The gift of prayer
NOV. 1, 2013 — Just as God is with those in distant places, he is also with us, continually drawing us to himself through prayer. In this piece, using Matthew 25 as a basis, enter into each photograph. Interact with each through icon prompts, and steep in the details. What is touching? What is disturbing? What does the photo say about people who live in poverty? Move gently into prayer for these people who live in some of the world’s poorest communities.