Embrace the Middle East

Churches across the UK are celebrating Pentecost today while many of our Middle East sisters and brothers will mark this festival next Sunday. Celebrate being part of the One Household of God - check out our latest Weekly Devotion: embraceme.org/our-prayers/al…

Longing for peace in the Middle East? Give a meaningful gift that symbolises peace from The Olive Tree Collection at the Embrace shop. All our olive wood is handcarved by Palestinian artisans in Bethlehem using pruned branches from Holy Land olive trees. shop.embraceme.org/the-olive-tree…

Rats, rubbish and lice - our partners warn that conditions in Gaza's displacement camps are horrific and deteriorating. Read our latest update from healthcare professionals fighting infectious diseases, malnutrition and pests. embraceme.org/blog/condition… Image credit: Hosny Salah

Exciting opportunity! We’re seeking an experienced fundraiser to join our team as Retention and Development Manager. You’ll lead on delivery of compelling multi-channel activity to keep our donors inspired, informed and engaged. Find out more and apply - zurl.co/B1Ppv

Mark Mental Health Awareness Week with us and lend your support to our partners in Syria providing Child Friendly Spaces for children impacted by displacement and conflict. These safe places to play are a vital refuge of peace and hope for children working through trauma.

After 6 weeks of online lessons because of war and displacement, last week our partner Tahaddi was able to welcome students back to their education centre on the edge of Beirut.

Though the media spotlight has moved away from Gaza, the situation there still remains critical and living-conditions are extremely challenging. This week join us in prayer for our partners Princess Basma Centre whose specialist therapists work in a satellite clinic in Gaza City.

To mark #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’ve an update on how our partners are helping young people recover from the profound trauma and stress from the years of escalating conflict in the region – embraceme.org/blog/healing-t… Image credit: Tiago Bandeira

Why choose an Alternative Gift? They're meaningful, impactful & sustainable. Send a recyclable card or digital message instead of an item that could end up in landfill & know that every penny of your donation transforms lives in the Middle East. Shop now: shop.embraceme.org/all-alternativ…

Following airstrikes in Beirut this morning, Embrace CEO Jamie Eyre has been talking to UCB about the situation in Lebanon and how our partners are responding. Listen to the interview here: zurl.co/UajeR

Our spring magazine is out, filled with the latest news, including: updates from Gaza; our new partnership supporting medical services in Egypt; and inspiring initiatives to tackle climate change from young people in Iraq. Download your copy today! zurl.co/wDYzX

Thank you for faithfully standing with our Middle East partners in prayer. This week, find out more about the work of Think & Do in Egypt, supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Read our latest Weekly Devotion: embraceme.org/our-prayers?ut…

At just 21, Ali has been detained in Israeli prisons three times. He struggled with anxiety and fear of re-arrest but through support from Embrace partner the East Jerusalem YMCA, he's rebuilding his life - including training as a barber. Read Ali's story: embraceme.org/stories/alis-s…

By signing this statement, Embrace is standing shoulder to shoulder with our partners, speaking out against injustice and calling for protection for those most at risk - embraceme.org/news-1/stateme…

Embrace has signed a joint statement calling on the UK Government to take meaningful action after Israel passed new death penalty legislation in late March. This law carries deeply worrying consequences for people our partners work with every day.

It's International Day of Tatreez! Tatreez is a traditional form of Palestinian embroidery. Its beautiful motifs are a visual language of memory, identity and community for Palestinian women. Support Palestinian artists and artisans through our shop: zurl.co/TYAzN

When we pray, we are virtually joining hands as the One Household of God and partnering in the life-transforming work that takes place across the Middle East every day. Find inspiration for your prayers in our Weekly Devotions: embraceme.org/our-prayers

Our Middle East partners regularly tell us how deeply they value the prayer support of their UK sisters and brothers.

Our Spring Sale continues with up to 40% off while stocks last. Every time you shop with Embrace you generate profits that enable our Middle East partners to continue to meet the needs in their community during this current crisis situation. Shop now at: shop.embraceme.org/sale?utm_sourc…

We're hiring! We're seeking an experienced Retention & Development Manager to lead on delivery of compelling multi-channel activity to keep our supporters inspired, informed and engaged. Find out more and apply - embraceme.org/job-opportunit…