
School—A haven for refugee children
While attending a CAM-supported school for refugee children, Akil broke his pencil in two and gave his classmate, who had none, the second half.
While attending a CAM-supported school for refugee children, Akil broke his pencil in two and gave his classmate, who had none, the second half.
When we walked into the classrooms, we saw enthusiastic children with big smiles,” reported David Troyer, CAM General Director, who recently visited refugee schools in Lebanon. “But then the teachers told us the tragic stories behind those smiles, and I had to wonder if our children would be able to smile if they had faced… Read more
Seven years ago the tiny country of Lebanon welcomed its first Syrian war refugees. Today, there are more than 1 million refugees there. And the war in Syria grinds on with no end in sight. In most cases, jobs aren’t available to these refugees, or it is illegal for them to work. Also, more than… Read more
Before fleeing Syria, refugee children and their families experienced horrific things. Some of them saw family members being brutally killed. Many lived through relentless bombing and the destruction of their homes. As a result, a lot of refugee children suffer emotional trauma. Christian schools in Lebanon that receive funds from CAM are a haven of… Read more