En el marco del programa «Restauración de los servicios sociales basados en la fe y de las infraestructuras religiosas afectadas por la crisis siria», puesto en marcha por el Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio en cooperación con Kerk in Actie de los Países Bajos, en varias provincias sirias, se han completado las obras de rehabilitación del Monasterio de San Jorge.

Durante décadas y a través de generaciones, las sociedades de todo el mundo han sufrido la violencia doméstica, especialmente contra las mujeres, ya sean esposas, madres o hijas. A pesar de todos los esfuerzos oficiales y voluntarios que realizan las ONG, la violencia sigue siendo un problema social y humanitario a nivel mundial.

Within the “Restoration of Faith Based Social Services and Religious Infrastructure that were affected by the Syrian crisis” program that is launched by the Middle East Council of Churches in cooperation with Kerk in Actie in Netherlands, in various Syrian governorates, the rehabilitation work is now completed in St. George Monastery.

For decades and through generations, societies around the world have suffered from domestic violence, especially against women, whether they are wives, mothers or daughters. Despite all official and voluntary efforts that NGOs are doing, violence is still a worldwide social and humanitarian problem.

Training to Improve the Capabilities of the MECC Team

Developing the working group performance in any institution or organization contributes the most in enhancing the work mechanisms and improving the productivity. The Middle East Council of Churches is keen to organize periodic training courses for its department’s teams aiming at developing their skills in various fields in order to achieve the desired Ecumenical and humanitarian goals.

Children today are growing up in an environment that may negatively affect their daily life and behavior. What is the reason? Rather, the reasons are many, and cannot be limited to a specific field or level that could be related to security, social environment, economy or health sector... But most important is to accompany and support them in overcoming everything that could hinder their growth and rob them of their childhood.

The restoration of St. Elias center for elderly was completed. The Care Home was rehabilitated by MECC in cooperation with Kerk in Actie organization in Netherlands within the rehabilitation program that works on the restoration of social and religious establishments affected by Syrian crisis.

The Middle East Council of Churches peruses its support to women who are facing many daily burdens and pressures due to the difficult living conditions in Lebanon through various vocational training sessions. Thus, the Service and Relief Department – Diakonia, Beirut office, implemented a sewing training program, at the Hebbaryeh municipality in South Lebanon.

The ACT Alliance Lebanon Forum held its annual meeting at the Middle East Council of Churches General Secretariat’s headquarters in Beirut on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in the presence of the ACT Regional Representative – MENA Rachel Luce and the Regional Humanitarian Program Advisor – MENA George Majaj.

The Service and Relief Department - Diakonia, Beirut office at the Middle East Council of Churches, implemented many health awareness sessions for a group of women in Our Lady Dispensary, affiliated to MECC and located in Sabtiyeh – Lebanon. The sessions aimed at empowering them and developing their capabilities.

Amidst the daily pressures and tense atmosphere in Lebanon and the Middle East, which are negatively affecting children’s lives, the Middle East Council of Churches continues to support this category, which has always been sensitive to the different problems and crises.

Therefore, the Service and Relief Department - Diakonia, Beirut office, has recently organized sessions aiming at enhencing the well-being of children and supporting them in restoring their mental health, especially since crippling anxiety has affected their usual activity.

Stemming from the importance of providing a healthy school environment for students and due to the negative effects of inappropriate WASH facilities, both physically and psychologically, on students, which may cause them to hate or dropout of school; MECC rehabilitated the WASH facilities in six schools in Aleppo, Homs and Rural Damascus Governorates.

El Departamento de Servicio y Ayuda – Diakonia, oficina de Beirut, del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio, llevó a cabo sesiones de apoyo psicosocial para un grupo de mujeres, con el objetivo de ayudarlas a superar el estrés diario y restablecer su actividad.

El programa «Fondo de Restauración para la Rehabilitación de los Servicios Sociales basados en la Fe y la Infraestructura Religiosa dañados durante la crisis en Siria»

Recoge los frutos de su primera fase
Una gira de campo en los proyectos restaurados

Ha pasado un año desde que el Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio puso en marcha el «Fondo de Restauración para la Rehabilitación de los Servicios Sociales basados en la Fe y la Infraestructura Religiosa dañados durante la crisis en Siria» con el apoyo de la organización internacional Kerk in Actie. La primera fase del programa finalizó y las Iglesias y sus instituciones afiliadas volvieron a la vida una vez terminadas las obras de restauración y rehabilitación.

Sobrevivió a la destrucción y volvió a la vida

Se han completado las actividades de restauración en la parroquia de la Señora de la Anunciación, afiliada a la Iglesia Latina, en la gobernación de Alepo. Las actividades incluyeron el sótano parroquial, que se utilizará para implementar programas y proyectos destinados a servir y desarrollar la comunidad local de Alepo.

The Service and Relief Department - Diakonia, Beirut office, at the Middle East Council of Churches, implemented psychosocial support sessions for a group of women, aiming at helping them overcome daily stress and restore their activity.

The "Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria" Program

Reaps the Fruits of its First Phase

A Field Tour in the Restored Projects

A year has passed since the Middle East Council of Churches launched the "Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria" with the support of the international organization Kerk in Actie. The first phase of the program ended and the Churches and their affiliated institutions got back to life after the restoration and rehabilitation works have been finished.

Survived Destruction and Got Back to Life

The restoration activities have been completed in Lady of Annunciation Church affiliated to the Latin Church in Aleppo Governorate. The activities included the basement of the Church, which will be used to implement programs and projects aiming at serving and developing the local community in Aleppo.

Believing that education and knowledge are the optimal solution for rebuilding society, MECC rehabilitated classrooms for students in addition to vocational training halls to train and enable youth to enter the labor market.

Como parte del programa de apoyo psicosocial, el Departamento de Servicio y Ayuda – Diakonia, oficina de Beirut, del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio, organizó 6 sesiones de formación con el objetivo de acompañar a los grupos más vulnerables a superar las dificultades y el estrés diarios.

Un grupo de mujeres participó en las sesiones. Observando que luchan con problemas de salud mental de todo tipo y gravedad debido a la soledad.

Supera las Repercusiones de la Guerra

El MECC finalizó las actividades de restauración en la «Escuela Secundaria Privada Siria» de Alepo, afiliada a la Iglesia Ortodoxa Armenia.

El MECC, en cooperación con la organización «Churches Together» de los Países Bajos, está rehabilitando establecimientos religiosos y sociales que resultaron dañados por la guerra de Siria.