Our Work

8 businesses opened! Shlama from Batnaya, where we are trying to bring life back to the town. Between 2014 to 2016, ISIS destroyed this town in Nineveh. For the past decade, the people have been trying to rebuild their historical town back, however they lost 90% of their population. With support from L'Œuvre d'Orient, we provided equipment, tools, stock, furniture, showcases, shelves, heating/cooling units, and much more in order for these self-employed individuals to open th

We’ve officially removed a major war scar in Batnaya. For the past six months, we’ve been rehabilitating eight storefronts that sat destroyed for more than 11 years, all made possible by the generosity of our French partners at L’Œuvre d’Orient and Région Auvergne Rhône Alpes. A special thank you to the landlord, who has agreed to a 70-month no-rent agreement, an extraordinary act of generosity. Thank you from the homeland!

We’re celebrating the completion of Athra’s bakery extension in Batnaya! With the support of our friends at the Iraqi Christian Relief Council, Athra was able to expand her business by adding new baking tools, a wider variety of products, drinks, and a welcoming seating area for the community to enjoy. Balancing her studies at Mosul University, motherhood, caring for her family home, and running her bakery is no simple task, especially in a town that was once 85% destroyed by

We’re sending a BIG thank you to the Marroki family and everyone who supported the 2024 Matthew’s Masterpiece fundraiser! Because of your...

Shlama from Batnaya, where we've completed our fourth stop on our 11th annual Sandooqe'd Santa! We brought 120 gifts to all the primary...

Listen to Shamasha Basim Saka discuss the crucial role our transportation cost coverage plays for university students from Batnaya and...