Syria Archives

The Brissettes lived in Syria working for the Foreign Service. They discuss pre-war Syria, their inspiration to help refugees, and their hopes for tomorrow.

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Syria: Yesterday, today, tomorrow

Chandra and Dan Brissette lived in Damascus, Syria while working with the Foreign Service from 2002 to 2004. In today’s Q&A, they talk about how much they loved pre-war Syria, why they were inspired to help refugees of the Syrian crisis, and their hopes for Syria’s tomorrow.

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The Syrian refugee crisis is now the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time. Because of the Syrian civil war, 5.5 million people have fled Syria as refugees, putting a strain on the region’s ability to cope. And another 6.1 million people are displaced within Syria.

From the Field

Google map perspective: A refugee’s journey walking from Syria to Serbia

Thousands of families are fleeing war and violence in Syria in hope of finding peace. Check out this interactive Google map of the refugee journey.

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A refugee mom’s to-do list

If you’re a mom, you have a lot on your to-do list. Imagine trying to take care of your family as a refugee mom forced to flee your home.

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Joyce West and Doug Lee, center, with the group of widows who inspired their church’s commitment to prayer. (Photo courtesy of Grace Fellowship Community Church)

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A California church commits to praying for refugees

Inspired by Nigerian widows, Grace Fellowship Community Church decided to go beyond simple fundraising and commit to intentional prayer for refugees.

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Syrian refugee children: A story in 23 photos

If you could see through the eyes of a Syrian refugee child, what would life look like? See what life is like in a tent settlement in Lebanon.

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Help Syrian refugees like Rahaff, 5, who escaped from Syria five months ago.

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Syrian refugee children write a letter to the world

Children living in Lebanon as refugees from the war in Syria want people to hear them speak about their dreams and struggles. Hear from Syria’s children.

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Pray with us for refugees and those affected by the violence in Syria, which has displaced millions of families and killed innocent children.

From the Field

Top humanitarian crises of 2015

What were the top 8 humanitarian crises of 2015? Find out what they were and what World Vision and people like you did to help.

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Rich Stearns sitting with Syrian refugees

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Love refugees with the compassion Christ has shown you

In an article published in Christianity Today, World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on the plight of refugees in light of the recent attacks in Paris.