Nine years ago, the cries of persecuted minority groups in Northern Iraq reached our ears—and pierced our hearts. Cries of grief, of families torn apart, of lives uprooted in a desperate rush to survive.

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Our hearts were stirred.

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We lost sleep as our conscience was pricked. We came—and stayed—among the displaced Yezidi community who had fled Sinjar, abandoning everything in a moment, in hopes of holding onto life. We sat with those who had lost more than words could express, yet still offered us their stories, their strength, and, often, their smiles.

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We met the Syrians—survivors of unspeakable devastation—starting again from nothing in slum dwellings. Yet their gentleness, hospitality, and quiet dignity have deeply challenged our western assumptions. We have learned the joy of giving from people who have nothing, yet give what little they have with open hands and full hearts.

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We’ve come to understand that giving is more than a gesture. It’s a culture. A tangible expression of love, resilience, and care. An honor—not a burden.

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So we ask you to journey with us. To become part of this Culture of Giving.

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Help us remain here, inside the refugee camps—boots on the ground—breathing life into this still-hurting region.

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Thank you for your support.

—Lisa