IOCC Announces New Campaign for Syria

May 1, 2023

A new $200,000 campaign is supporting job training for women and young adults in Damascus, Syria, including earthquake survivors who are starting over in the capital. (Photo: GOPA-DERD)

To help earthquake survivors who have relocated to Damascus and other Syrians forging their future, IOCC is excited to announce a $200,000 campaign with a lead gift of $60,000 from the Orthodox Vision Foundation. Together, the organizations will fund a vocational training program in Damascus.

Initially begun in July of 2022, the program is in high demand. It works to equip its students with the skills they need to enter the labor market, find job opportunities, and support their families and themselves for years to come. Earthquake survivors, too, will receive training allowing them to start over.

Help us meet our goal of raising $200,000 by May 31, which will allow hundreds more students to enroll this year and next.