Winters in Syria and Lebanon are surprisingly harsh, with temperatures dropping below freezing and moisture seeping through the thin walls of makeshift shelters. Families who have lost their homes struggle not only with hunger, but also with the cold.

“Sometimes I close my eyes and imagine that our house is warm again. But when I wake up, it’s still cold,” says Fatima, a 9-year-old girl from Aleppo.

The Holy Land is not limited to the territory of present-day Israel. It also includes Lebanon, mentioned more than 70 times in the Holy Scriptures, and Syria, where the followers of Jesus were first called “Christians.” Lebanon, once an oasis of religious freedom and cultural dialogue, is now plunged into one of the most severe humanitarian crises of the 21st century. After years of conflict and economic collapse, over 80% of the population lives below the poverty line. The national currency has lost almost all of its value, food and medicine prices are skyrocketing, and children instead of going to school are working to help their families survive.

Although the war in Syria has lasted for over a decade, the tragedy of its people continues. Chaos, destruction, and ongoing struggles for influence mean that millions of Syrians still live without access to basic necessities. The situation is particularly difficult for Christians – small but remarkably resilient communities that have been part of this land for generations. In places such as Maalula – one of the last towns where the language of Jesus, Aramaic, is still spoken – the final bastions of Christian presence remain. Their survival today depends on our solidarity.

Our project “Help for the Holy Land” provides concrete assistance to families in Syria and Lebanon who are facing winter without food or fuel. We take special care of Christian communities, which have been the spiritual foundation of this part of the world for centuries and today need support themselves in order to survive.

Your support can save lives:

• 150 PLN – provides a food package for a family of four,
• 80 PLN – covers a bundle of firewood for the coldest nights.

Why Is This Important??

• Lebanon is home to over 1.5 million Syrian refugees, while the country itself is struggling with dramatic inflation (over 200% annually).
• In Syria, as much as 90% of the population lives in poverty, with severely limited access to basic food and medicines.
• Christian communities—once vibrant and numerous—are shrinking at an alarming rate. Between 1910 and 2010, the proportion of Christians in the Middle East fell from 13.6% to 4.2%, and by the end of 2025, it is expected to decline further to 3.6%.

Help us save not only lives, but also the spiritual heritage of Christianity in the Middle East.

All funds raised will go directly to those most in need, with the help of local churches and trusted partners on the ground. We are implementing the “Help for the Holy Land” project together with the Friend of the Missions Foundation.

How to Donate

You can support our project by making a bank transfer to the following accounts:

For $: PL 52 1600 1462 1847 3641 5000 0009; SWIFT: PPAB PLPK
For €: PL 41 1600 1462 1847 3641 5000 0013; SWIFT: PPAB PLPK
For others: IBAN: PL 79 1600 1462 1847 3641 5000 0008; SWIFT: PPAB PLPK
Reference: Help for the Holy Land