Category: General Blog

In Camp Shariya, thousands of families still wake up every day in tents, more than a decade after being forced from their homes. The war may have ended, but their suffering has not. Summers burn, winters freeze, and parents continue fighting to keep their households fed, safe, and hopeful.

Your generosity became a lifeline.
Thirty of the most vulnerable families received food baskets filled with essential staples, simple items that offered both nourishment and comfort at a time when many felt they had reached their limits.

For the first time in a long while, mothers were able to prepare warm meals for their families, fathers felt renewed strength knowing they were not forgotten, and households that have endured years of loss felt seen, valued, and cared for once again.

Even when the world moves on, we choose to stay.
Together, we continue to bring nourishment, hope, and dignity to families who still need it most.

This Christmas, our team reached 135 children at Praise Chapel Christian Fellowship, bringing a moment of joy that many of them had only dreamed about. Each child received a small toy and a sweet treat, simple gifts that felt extraordinary to those who have lived through years of hardship.

For children who are used to worry, displacement, and sadness, the celebration felt almost unreal. The happiness they often see others enjoy, happiness they believed was far from their reach, suddenly felt close, as if it had come down from heaven just for them. The room filled with bright smiles, laughter, and the kind of excitement that lifts the weight they quietly carry.

In the midst of difficult circumstances, this Christmas gathering became a moment of emotional relief, helping these young hearts feel safe, valued, and hopeful again.

This Christmas, we had the privilege of reaching 260 children in Lebanon, children who are growing up in the middle of economic collapse, regional conflict, and daily uncertainty. Many of them carry burdens far heavier than their age should ever know.

But on this special day, their world changed.

The children sang, played, painted, and created heartfelt crafts. They decorated the Christmas tree with excitement and pride, filling the room with laughter and the kind of joy every child deserves. Each child received a simple Christmas gift and toy, small treasures that brought moments of wonder and a sense of being valued.

Their smiles, their voices lifted in song, and the way they embraced the celebration were deeply moving. For a few precious hours, fear and instability faded, replaced by light, hope, and the warmth of Christmas.

These moments remind us that even in the hardest seasons, joy can break through, and that every child deserves a day where hope feels close and real.

Many Syrian refugee families arrived in Lebanon with nothing, only to face an economic crisis so severe that even basic schooling became out of reach. Very few children are able to attend regularly, as families struggle just to survive.

This year, we helped open the door to learning again.

Our team distributed 100 school backpacks to Syrian refugee children—each filled with essential supplies that gave them the chance to return to school with dignity and confidence. For these students, a backpack is more than a bag; it is stability, hope, and a reminder that their future still matters.

For years, we have supported a Syrian refugee school in Lebanon, standing with families rebuilding their lives from nothing and helping ensure their children are not denied an education despite the hardship around them.

This effort brought renewed possibility to classrooms, one backpack, one student, one future at a time.

After the regime change in Syria, a mother, father, and five children fled after receiving threats that their home would be destroyed and their daughters harmed. They arrived in Lebanon with nothing, staying briefly in a church before facing homelessness and deep uncertainty.

Our team stepped in, securing a safe home, providing food, and enrolling all five children in school. The parents have started developing small skills, slowly rebuilding the stability they lost.

What began in fear is now becoming a journey toward healing—a family finding safety, dignity, and the hope of a new beginning.

In Egypt, thousands of Sudanese refugee women are trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing the war in Sudan. Many arrive as single mothers, starting from nothing in a country already facing deep economic hardship. At Roads of Success, we stand with them, restoring dignity, building skills, and helping them rise again with strength and hope.

Our “From Ashes to Beauty” program trained 17 Sudanese refugee womenin professional makeup and beauty skills, opening a door not just to work, but to restored confidence and identity. The same hands that once struggled to survive are now creating beauty and earning income with dignity. Many are already working with salons or offering freelance services, supporting their families with pride.

As one woman shared, “For the first time since I left Sudan, I feel I have something of my own.”

These women are rebuilding their lives through empowerment, a true journey from ashes to beauty.

In Cairo, seven Sudanese refugee women received professional geriatric care training under the guidance of nurse Dr. Suzy Kelada from San Diego. These women, most of them single mothers, learned essential skills to care for the elderly with dignity, gentleness, and compassion.

In a country where elder care is limited, they are now meeting a deep need while gaining a stable, portable skill that can support their families wherever life leads. As Dr. Suzy expressed, “We are not just training them to move a body; we are training them to move a soul toward hope.”

At Isiolo, Victor’s Rescue Orphanage has become a refuge of healing for 152 children who once faced illness, hunger, and deep trauma. Children who arrived weak and sick are now healthy, learning, and finally experiencing the safety every child deserves. With daily meals, medical care, and education, this home is turning some of Kenya’s hardest stories into futures filled with possibility.