THE EMBRACE BLOG
How do we keep going in Lebanon?
In this video, our friends and partners at Tahaddi tell us how they keep going in the face of so many community needs, with such profoundly limited resources. It is a tale of absolute resilience, courage, and faith in the face of adversity.
Playing the game: What it takes to survive in Lebanon, part two
Embrace friend and writer Patrick Page, who lives in Beirut, tells us of life in Lebanon through the eyes of his elderly neighbour, ‘Claudette’. This is part two of her story.
“Playing the game”: What it takes to survive in Lebanon
Embrace friend and writer Patrick Page, who lives in Beirut, tells us of life in Lebanon through the eyes of his elderly neighbour, ‘Claudette’. This is part one of her story.
Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Embrace’s very own Matt Adcock reviews ‘Once Upon a Time in Iraq’ - an account of the war told by civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict.
What’s happening in Syria?
Bashar al-Assad is serving a fourth term as President of Syria after winning the election which took place on Wednesday 26th May.
An update on Israel and Palestine
Whilst we are encouraged by the declaration of a ceasefire, the long-term effects of the violence that we have seen over recent weeks will be devastating.
Prayers and Solidarity: Why we must support the Church in the Holy Land
Following the installation of Hosam Naoum as Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Embrace friend and patron Bishop Christopher Chessun encourages us to stand in solidarity with the Church in Jerusalem at this most difficult of times.
‘The wound of separation’: Patriarch Pizzaballa reflects
This crisis must bring the Israeli-Palestinian question back to the center of the international agenda.
Israel and Palestine: partner perspectives
As violence continues to escalate in Israel and Palestine, with Gaza under heavy bombardment and Hamas rockets landing in Israel, two of our partners have shared personal reflections with us.