The Voice of the suffering in Middle East

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) expresses its deep concern over the escalating violence in Syria, particularly in the coastal region, where hundreds of civilians have fallen victim to indiscriminate attacks. The situation has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, including for Christian communities, who have already suffered greatly over the past decade.  According to sources in Latakia close to the charity, who ACN prefers to keep anonymous for security reasons, last Friday was “a very black and ...

“We have seen plenty of improvement in these girls. They find meaning, and they can face the challenges life has for them.”  For International Women’s Day, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) spoke to Sister Marie Akl, a religious from the Congregation of the Good Shepherd, about her valuable work in the shelter for vulnerable young people in Nabaa, Lebanon, where children and adolescents manage to overcome their trauma through workshops, integral care, and even personal defense classes.   Who ...

Gaza is currently experiencing a fragile peace, but a visiting delegation from ACN found that the situation in the West Bank has not improved for Christians, who must struggle to find reasons to hope in the future.  It takes around 20 minutes to drive from Ain ‘Arik to Ben Gurion Airport. Or it could, if not for the roadblocks and the fact that Palestinians have been forbidden from using Ben Gurion since the beginning of the war in Gaza.   The ...

To commemorate World Radio Day on February 13th, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is highlighting its ongoing support for Catholic radio, an essential tool for both spreading information and evangelizing throughout the world. In 2024, the charity committed over $570,000 to 22 radio projects in 19 countries.  Hundreds of Catholic radio stations are operating in the most forgotten places on the planet. Many of them do so thanks to the benefactors of Aid to the Church in Need ...

ACN dedicates its Lent campaign to the persecuted Church. The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is launching a new campaign at the beginning of Lent. “Martyrs of Our Days: Witnesses of Hope” is a call to show solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world. Inspired by Pope Francis’ invitation to celebrate a Jubilee of Hope, this campaign aims to highlight that despite the persecution they suffer, today’s martyrs continue to be examples of consolation, faith, and ...

The situation for Christians in Syria varies from city to city, according to local sources, and Christians have greeted with cautious optimism the transitional government’s guarantees to respect religious freedom.  Christian leaders in Syria have expressed their willingness to work with the provisional government, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, to build a new country based on equal rights.   According to local sources contacted by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Christians are committed to playing a ...