Latest Updates

IOCC Volunteer Update | 2023 Issue 6

June 30, 2023

IOCC has been working in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, since September 2021 helping people affected by Hurricane Ida. This month, a group of Serv-X-Treme conference alumni completed a weeklong home build there—reconnecting with IOCC and each other in service.

Armenia: Hope after Conflict and Loss

June 26, 2023

IOCC is reaching some of the hardest-hit areas in Armenia, helping both local and displaced families rebuild their incomes and lives.

Greece: Fire Response Includes Long-Lasting Support

June 26, 2023

IOCC delivered a total of 10 EKG machines to two health centers on northern Evia as part of its larger response helping communities on the island after devastating fires.

Lebanon: Income for Mothers, Meals for Schoolchildren

June 26, 2023

Rasmiyyeh prepares sandwiches in one of IOCC’s school kitchens, earning income and ensuring students have full stomachs to concentrate on their schoolwork.

URGENT: Support Education and Employment Opportunities in Syria

June 22, 2023

Time is running out to help support a prosperous economic future for young adults in Syria.

One more chance to support brighter futures in Syria

June 8, 2023

Watch our latest video below with a message from Dimitrije Djukic, IOCC’s Manager of Middle East Programs, to learn how IOCC is building a more stable future for students in Syria.

IOCC Volunteer Update | 2023 Issue 5

June 2, 2023

IOCC’s US Program annual Field Volunteer Conference took place May 17–19, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Last Day to Donate to Syria Vocational Program

May 31, 2023

Today is the final chance to help IOCC and the Orthodox Vision Foundation expand vocational programs in Syria.

Romania: A Ukrainian Refugee’s Gratitude

May 24, 2023

Grocery vouchers to Romania’s largest supermarket chain allow Ukrainian refugees to shop for their families, tailoring the assistance to their particular situation.

Syria: Campaign to Expand Vocational Training

May 24, 2023

IOCC’s popular vocational training program in Damascus is helping earthquake survivors and others in need gain the skills they need for in-demand careers in a challenging economy.