The Mar Elias "attack is a warning. If we continue down a path where governance is dictated by those with a track record of violence and exclusion, the very idea of Syria as a home for many peoples will vanish." Charmaine Hedding Shai Fund washingtonstand.com/commentary/rel…

Iraqi Monsignor Baho recently presented a freshly printed Aramaic Bible to Pope Leo XIV. We have already distributed 12,200 Western Aramaic, Chaldean, and Assyrian Bibles to Christian families across Iraq, helping to preserve their ancient language. theshaifund.org/stories/iraqi-…

Over 10 unforgettable days, Shai Fund took a team of 24 volunteers across Israel, bringing hands-on support and heartfelt solidarity to communities devastated by the October 7 attacks. Hope grows where people show up. theshaifund.org/stories/hope-g…

On 7/11, a coordinated assault by extremist Bedouin militias and forces aligned with Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, began against Syria’s Druze, killing more than 1,265 civilians. Shai Fund has responded quickly with emergency relief in Suwayda. theshaifund.org/stories/massac…

Caught between two totalitarian regimes and facing systematic erasure, Armenian Christians seek to rebuild their lives with the help of Shai Fund after the abuses inflicted on them because of their faith. youtube.com/watch?v=pM6hmc… #ArmenianChristians #NagornoKarabakh

As we mark 11 years since the Yezidi genocide began, it’s not enough to remember. We must act. We must stand. We must speak up until no woman, no child, and no community suffers for their faith, identity, or existence. theshaifund.org/stories/rememb… #Yezidi #Sinjar #Iraq #Syria

Christian families in Myanmar deserve to return in safety and dignity. Shai Fund's work to remove landmines in Karenni State is making that possible. theshaifund.org/stories/cleari… #landmines #myanmar #karenni

Armenia is the cradle of Christian civilization, but today it stands at a threshold. Etchmiadzin, the spiritual heart of Armenian Christianity, is a reminder that this is more than geopolitics; it is about calling. theshaifund.org/stories/armeni… #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Artsakh

Shai Fund expands emergency response in Beth Zalin (Qamishli), North and East Syria Shai Fund | #BethZalin #Zalin #Qamishli #Syria syriacpress.com/blog/2025/08/2…

This year, Shai Fund has trained 30 Afghan house church leaders—both inside & outside the country—equipping then with the tools and courage to disciple 147 others in some of the world’s most hostile environments for Christians. theshaifund.org/stories/equipp… #Afghanistan #HouseChurch

Capitol Hill event “Fortifying Religious Freedom in Syria” showed momentum for decentralization—local communities must have a say in their own security & governance. Honored to join Amb Sam Brownback, Rep Frank Wolf, Mark Walker, Sirwan Kajjo, Dr. Sam Azkul, Tony Amoury

"Charmaine Hedding believes that Syria stands at a critical crossroads — one that holds both promise and peril for its people... a narrow but urgent opportunity remains to support a future rooted in equal citizen rights for all." washingtonstand.com/article/israel…

This year, Shai Fund has delivered food baskets to 400 of the most vulnerable families across Darfur.  That's 2,584 individuals fed for a month. theshaifund.org/stories/respon… #sudan #darfur

Small livelihoods grants are making a real difference in the Nineveh Plains. Noor’s story is one of many—and with your support, more are possible. theshaifund.org/stories/noors-…

Economic Revival in Post-Earthquake Turkey: Economic renewal is about more than livelihoods. It’s about preserving freedom of religion and belief—ensuring Christian families can remain in their homeland and pass on their heritage. theshaifund.org/stories/econom…

Shai Fund announces Nadine Maenza as Senior Advisor, bringing more than 2 decades of expertise in global advocacy to advance religious freedom and inclusive governance. theshaifund.org/stories/shai-f…

Thankful to see @SenRubio reaffirm the Trump Administration’s commitment to making religious freedom a core part of U.S. foreign policy. There is no lasting peace or stability without it—it must guide even the hardest decisions in places like Syria, Nigeria, and beyond.

The last stronghold in North Darfur, has fallen to the RSF. A tragedy on a massive scale is now unfolding — Tens of thousands of civilians are walking through the desert fleeing violence and seeking safety. Reports describe unimaginable suffering. theshaifund.org/projects/sudan…

Darfur Pastor: "Millions of people fleeing the hell of war in Darfur are displaced, facing severe shortages of food, medicine, and shelter. Children are suffering from malnutrition, mothers are powerless to save their children from death, and families have lost their fathers."

Shai Fund has been distributing food to displaced Sudanese today . In the Tawila camp, we served 25 Christian families who arrived in the middle of night seeking help. theshaifund.org/darfur