Gaza: Letting Children Be Children
Some 400 children in Gaza are attending recreational days, organized by IOCC and the Family Development Association, and funded by Christian Aid.
Category: Where We Serve
US: A Young Man with the Spirit of Giving
George, an eleven-year-old living in Arizona, recently proved that helping those in need has no age limit.
IOCC Volunteer Update | Special US Programs Edition | 2026 Issue 4
As hurricane season approaches, we find ourselves in a unique moment — responding to previous storms, while preparing for what comes next.
Georgia: An Upgrade for a Care Facility
At the Dzevri Residential Care Facility in Terjola, western Georgia, long-overdue improvements are changing daily life for some of the country’s most vulnerable residents.
Gaza: Relief for a Family with Special Needs
For more than a year and a half, Bassam, a father of seven, has struggled to keep his family safe amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Yousef Smiles Again
Yousef and his family lost their home during the conflict in Gaza, and he missed two years of school as the family was repeatedly displaced.
Rama’s Recovery After Tragedy In Damascus
Rama’s family is one of nearly 100 families that received one-time cash assistance to help relieve financial burden and to pay for essentials like food and rent.
Hard Work and Perseverance Opens College Doors for Christos
Christos knew that a university education would be the key to his future. But his dream of studying to become a sports coach seemed out of reach.
Families in Lebanon & the Middle East Still Need Your Help
In North Lebanon, families are now sheltering in overcrowded collective centers in El Mina, Tripoli—facing uncertainty, displacement, and the daily challenge of putting food on the table.
Poland: A Refugee Finds Opportunity and Dignity
In March 2022, when conflict reached the areas surrounding Kyiv and Bucha, Maksym and his wife were forced to flee Ukraine for Poland.