Throughout the year, our teams have remained active across multiple regions, responding to urgent needs while building long-term pathways toward dignity and justice. In this newsletter you can find an update per regio.
MEETING BASIC NEEDS
Gaza
Last Ramadan, a time meant for blessings—became a month of relentless suffering in Gaza. Instead of peace, families faced bombs. Instead of security, they faced endless displacement. A total aid blockade had turned survival into a daily battle.
Yet, even in the darkest times, our team on the ground risked everything to deliver 1000 vital iftar meals—bringing light to those in need and supporting the few hospitals still standing in northern Gaza.
Our partners on the ground in Gaza also built a water well in Misk & Layan Camp, a home to 600 vulnerable families in Al-Mawasi, Gaza. This was only possible thanks to your generous donations. The water well uses manual pumping and provides 250L of fresh water every 15 minutes, giving families the ability to shower and clean.
In November we launched the Digital Learning Lab, reaching 350 attendees and welcoming an average of 10–15 freelancers and students daily to a rare space of stability, learning, and connection amid prolonged crisis. Beyond providing a shared workspace, the Lab offers free peer-led courses and digital skills training, helping restore routine, confidence, and a sense of possibility for rebuilding lives and livelihoods. With your continued support, we can keep this space of hope open and expand it in the year ahead.
Sudan
Since the outbreak of war in April 2023, Sudan has faced one of the world’s largest displacement crises, with millions forced to flee their homes, particularly in North Darfur. Through our fully local team and our partner Let’s Have Hope (LHO), we continue to provide life-saving support to displaced families, including food assistance, women-led community kitchens, and essential relief for children and the elderly. In 2025, through months of sustained community kitchen operations, we have reached approximately 35,000 forcibly displaced people. Despite insecurity and severe access constraints, our work remains rooted in community leadership, dignity, and resilience. With your support, we aim to sustain and expand these efforts to reach even more families affected by the conflict across Sudan.
Athens
Last year, we established two 18+ housing facilities offering young adults aged 18–21 a safe and supportive environment to transition towards independent living. The program combines Greek language courses, assistance with securing the required Greek work documentation, guided access to the Greek labour market, and support in finding and renting their own small apartment, enabling residents to build autonomy and long-term stability.
To date, 74 participants have benefited from the program and successfully started their independent lives. In 2026, we aim to expand the project with two additional houses, creating a permanent capacity of approximately 60 places.
Lesvos
Building on the success of our Digital Livelihood Academy in Aley we continued to offer a digital skills programs to underserved youth, preparing them for secure, remote job opportunities.
This year in Lesvos, we reached a major milestone by transforming our Ergon Community Center into a fully functioning vocational and integration hub. Since May 2025, more than 300 students have joined our courses. The center now delivers a wide range of programs, including Kitchen Assistant Training, Barista & Customer Service Training, Hotel Housekeeping Training, CV and Job Interview Preparation, and a socio-cultural integration program. These courses are open to both refugee and Greek communities living on the island, creating a shared space for learning, skills development, and social inclusion. Thank you for your continued support. Looking ahead to 2026, we hope to expand our capacity to welcome even more students and to further extend our training offer.
