Worldwide Relief | International Orthodox Christian Charities

Help Families
Fleeing
Violence in the
Middle East

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and donate to help families
seeking safety and aid

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Sunday of
St. Mary
of Egypt

REFLECTIONS
FOR GREAT LENT

SOWING SEEDS
OF HOPE
IN GEORGIA

CREATING OPPORTUNITY
FROM ADVERSITY

Curing Disease
Was Only
the Beginning

A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN ETHIOPIA

Huda’s Journey
to New
Friendships

FINDING HELP AT AZRAQ
CAMP IN JORDAN

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PEACE

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Driven by purpose.

At IOCC, we’ve helped people in more than 60 countries across the world.

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We’ve provided more than $858 million in worldwide relief and development programs.

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On average, 90 percent of our expended resources go towards direct program services.

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Fifth Sunday of Lent 2026 | Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

In the story of our Venerable Mother Mary of Egypt, we are reminded of the necessity of fortifying ourselves with God’s abundant grace through partaking of the Eucharist.

Lenten Recipe: Fluffy Chocolate Mousse

Our weekly Lenten recipe is here!

Fourth Sunday of Lent 2026 | Sunday of St. John Climacus

Saint John Climacus is honored by our holy Church as a great ascetic and author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent.

Poland: A Refugee Finds Opportunity and Dignity

In March 2022, when conflict reached the areas surrounding Kyiv and Bucha, Maksym and his wife were forced to flee Ukraine for Poland.

Ethiopia: From Illness to Independence

Enku, a 45-year-old woman from East Gojjam, lived for nearly two decades with painful swelling in her legs.

Lenten Recipe: Kale Salad with Dates and Almonds

Our weekly Lenten recipe is here!

Third Sunday of Lent 2026 | Sunday of the Holy Cross

Today we venerate the precious and lifegiving Cross upon which Christ offered Himself for the salvation of the world ...

Lenten Recipe: Misir Wat (Ethiopian Red Lentils)

Our weekly Lenten recipe is here!