Mariam’s Courageous Faith Encourages Women in the Bekaa Valley
Mariam’s story truly shows us how strong faith and trust in God can turn things around when times get tough. She was a proud Lebanese Muslim woman from the Druze community who first appeared at our doorstep over a year ago just to pick up a food package.
Samira Finds New Hope in India After Fleeing Afghanistan
Samira and her family fled Afghanistan when the brutality and terror of the Taliban took control. Fearing for their lives, Samira, along with her husband and 4 children sought refuge in Delhi, India.
One Year Later in Afghanistan…
Last August, the unthinkable occurred: the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan. Waves of refugees clamored to escape, many crossing borders into the neighboring countries of Pakistan and India.
Free From Boko Haram Captivity
Ola was just 14 years old when Boko Harm attacked her village. Her entire family was taken into captivity, and her father was savagely killed by the terrorists.
Despite the Danger, Refugee Children Know the Love of Jesus
While we have been forced to respect the pandemic restrictions in some areas, bandit and terrorist activities have not slowed. In fact, it’s worsened, as many in the area are desperate for food, including Fulani bandits and Boko Haram!
Bread of Life: Call of Hope Distributes 12 Tons of Bread in Lebanon
We have witnessed first hand just how bad the situating has gotten in Lebanon. Although Call of Hope has ministered to the poor and destitute for decades, now even the former middle-class has been thrust into poverty and the people are in need of immediate assistance.
Muslim Woman Finds Hope in Jesus Amid Lebanon Crisis
It was only eight months ago that the world was shocked with the news and footage of the blast that annihilated Beirut, killing 200 and displacing 300,000.
Syrian Refugee Woman, Rejected by Muslims, Finds Help in Local Church
“They killed anyone who did not look like a “real Muslim”, Amani explained as she recalled the bloody battles that forced her family to flee their small Syrian town. They left with only the clothes on their backs and fled to Jordan as refugees.
Giving Tuesday is Here!
In the midst of the extreme hardship of the Corona pandemic, the economic crisis, and the devastation of the Beirut explosion, the hope and wonder of the Christmas season is upon us!
How the Financial Crisis in Lebanon has Affected Syrian Refugees
Over the past six months Lebanon has experienced significant economic decay affecting both Lebanese citizens and the millions of Syrian refugees that now call Lebanon home. Protestors are angry at Lebanese government over their failure to address the recession.
Lebanon: Will Syrian Refugees Ever Be Able to Return Home?
As the conflict in Syria turns eight years old, many headlines hint at the beginning of the end. Reports even indicate many Syrian refugees waiting in line at borders to return home. And in Lebanon, officials are still putting pressure on refugees to return. Why, then, are most of them staying put?
An Easter Story of Redemption: Muslim Woman with Tragic Past is Made Whole by Christ
As we approach Easter, we can all reflect on God's amazing plan to redeem the world - including the Muslim world and former Muslims like Mona.
Eye Doctor’s Office Sees the Light From Blind Refugee
In this region of Lebanon, Call of Hope operates a center for Blind and Disabled refugees. One might expect this center to be filled with sadness. After all, if anyone should have a reason to be downcast, it would be a refugee with a challenging disability.
Timeline: What is Happening in Syria and Why?
Since the beginning, The Syrian War has evolved from minor protests into one of the major news stories of this decade. The bloody conflict has lead to the death of over 250,000 people and it has displaced 11 million people from the nation of Syria.
Refugee Finds Help in an Unlikely Place!
Mahmoud lives in the Bekaa Valley, an area now covered with thousands of tents to house impoverished refugees. They have come over from Syria to escape the war, and most have struggled to find adequate food and shelter.
Widow and Children Find Christ as Refugees
A mother and her two children sat outside a destroyed home in Bagdad. The pile of ruins was the only thing left of their former home. Alone and afraid, this refugee family was looking for anyone who would help them!
A Muslim Scholar Comes to Christ
When Muslims come to faith in Christ through the ministry of Call of Hope, it's not uncommon for these former Muslims to be harassed by their Islamic teachers. However, sometimes these Islamic teachers actually come to faith in Christ themselves!
Urgent Need for Children’s Bibles After Terrorist Attacks
Attacks from Boko Haram, a violent Islamic terrorist group, have killed 17,000 people, left 2 million homeless, and forced over a million children out of school.
12 Year Old Girl Escapes Violent Terror Attack!
During this time of year many of our children are enjoy life in the sun during their summer break. However, for children in Nigeria, there are no schools to return to and many have lost their immediate family members due to the horrific violence of terrorism.
Syrian Fighter Finds Peace in Jesus
Abed, a young Muslim man, stands in the center of a refugee camp in Jordan. As he looks around at the endless rows of makeshift tents that he and his neighbors now call home, he tries to recall how he got to this moment.