Like many Christians in Gaza, Ramy, Marina and their 15-month-old-son, have lost everything. Now, their only home St Porphyrios Orthodox Church.

“My family wakes up every day in a large hall with 300 other people. We don’t sleep very well and wake up to the sound of bombs.” Rami tells us what daily life is like sheltering in St Porphyrius Church in Gaza.

Sami was due to graduate in December and dreamed of building a successful career. Instead, he and the rest of the Christians sheltering in St Porphyrius Church have endured huge loss and are facing a daily struggle just to survive.

In December Ameera was badly injured by shrapnel. She urgently needs an operation on her legs so she can walk again, but has been unable to access treatment.

Ramy’s journey has been long and it continues today, but his story is one of the dedication and resilience of his family and the patient, steadfast care of staff at the Princess Basma Center.

For the past six months, George, along with his wife Nisreen and their three children, has called the compound of the Catholic church in Gaza home. His story is one of resilience against a backdrop of fear and desperation.

Arwa and her husband have faced unimaginable hardships since the earthquake in February 2023 damaged their home in Aleppo. They describe how the church has supported them - and share their hopes and fears for the future.

For many families in Gaza, the struggle to find safe shelter is ongoing. Many have not only had to flee their own homes but have then been displaced multiple times. This is the story of what has happened Maria, who works for our partner Caritas Jerusalem.

Our partners in Gaza are facing the same dangers and hardships as the rest of Gaza’s population. Before the war, A.D. worked as a Graphic Designer for our partner Caritas Jerusalem. This is the story of what has happened to him and his family since 7th October. Sadly, many, many thousands in Gaza will have experienced similar tragedies.