| Following a suicide bomb attack on a church funeral service in Damascus in Syria last month, Christian charity Help The Persecuted is working to provide practical and spiritual assistance to the families devastated by this tragedy that claimed 23 lives.
During an emergency Prisoners of Hope podcast Syrian team members Farid, Jalal, Maron, and Daniel shared firsthand accounts of the attack. They explained why this signals a dangerous new chapter for Syrian Christians under the new regime. The team also highlighted desperate, immediate needs including emergency medical care, support for new widows and orphans, and basic necessities for traumatized families. In response they are preparing to visit families and meet these needs immediately. Listen to the full emergency podcast update here. Help The Persecuted CEO Joshua Youssef said: “Time is critical as threats continue to mount.” In Damascus, hundreds of Christians woke up to a poster on their doorsteps, which says: |
| “This is a sacred land where there is no place for filthy pigs.”
He added: “This is a threat that more violence is coming…and these families need to know they’re not alone.”
Editors Note: To request a media interview with Help The Persecuted CEO Joshua Youssef contact: Peter Wooding: pete@htp.org +44 7500 903067 About HTP: www.htp.org Millions of Christians around the world have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and their families to persecution. Many more are forced to evacuate and leave their entire lives behind. When lives hang in the balance, every minute counts. That’s why Help The Persecuted has embedded in the field those who can help Christians in-person at a moment’s notice. Since launching the charity has delivered practical and spiritual support to over 135,000 vulnerable people to address their most urgent needs, including: • Emergency Safe House housing • The provision of food, housing, rent and basic living needs • Transportation and relocation expenses to secure a safe environment • Establishing small businesses and providing vocational training • Construction assistance to rebuild homes and family businesses • Medical expenses related to torture or abuse, and vital medications • Trauma counselling, therapy and group meetings • Pastoral care, discipleship programmes and connections to a local church |
