The Fall of Assad and the Syrian refugees

The fall of Assad has shaken Syria and its neighboring countries. As different groups fight for control, the situation remains unpredictable. Some refugees hope this is their chance to go home, but many are afraid of ongoing violence and revenge attacks.

In Lebanon, where your gifts provide grocery vouchers to struggling refugee families, thousands of Syrians have been stuck in limbo for years. Life is becoming even harder. Lebanese officials are pushing for refugees to return, even though Syria is still unsafe and lacks basic services.

But staying in Lebanon isn’t much better. The World Bank has ranked Lebanon’s economy as the worst in 150 years. Syrian refugees aren’t allowed to work, leaving families without a steady income. When they do work, it is “under the table,” and much less than a Lebanese worker would make.

Syrian Kurdish pastor talks with Refugee Relief about the fears of returning to Syria

The situation is getting worse. The war between Hezbollah and Israel has made life even more dangerous for refugees. As border tensions rise, many fear being displaced yet again.

Meanwhile, Lebanon’s struggling government is putting more pressure on Syrians to leave, even though returning home is not a safe option. Among those we serve, many have come to faith in Christ. However, Syria’s new leadership, with connections to ISIS, puts them at great risk of persecution.

Thanks to faithful supporters like you, we are helping over 140 Syrian families living in the slums of Beirut. Through your generosity, we provide grocery vouchers, cover medical costs, and meet other urgent needs.

Please lift up to God the Syrian refugee families you help support. Your gifts are really making a difference in the lives of these families.