# helpiraq.org

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- [Annual Student 2 Student Kayak Event](https://helpiraq.org/annual-student-2-student-kayak-event/): August 12th 2020, Student 2 Student Partnered with the Chaldean American Student Association of Wayne State University to have a socially distaced Kayak Fundraiser. It was a sucess and the attendes had a great time!
- [5th. Annual HelpIraq Fundraiser](https://helpiraq.org/5th-annual-helpiraq-fundraiser/): Sponsorship opportunities available!
- [MERCI Update](https://helpiraq.org/merci-update/): Through the generous donations MERCI has received, you have helped keep some major medical clinics alive and working for the people in Iraq. Within the last week, the following clinics have received funds from MERCI to purchase medications and supplies: • St. Joseph clinic in Ankawa – $3000 • St. Shmoney clinic in Ankawa – […]
- [GEORGE ENTERPRISES](https://helpiraq.org/george-enterprises/): Reliability. Responsiveness. Reputation. From our inception as the former owner and operator of the largest independently owned dairy in the world, Melody Farms, our leader Michael George has always approached business with humility and grace. The George family with Michael George at the helm has owned and operated former giants Melody Farms, Stroh’s Ice Cream, […]
- [AFPD](https://helpiraq.org/afpd/): As the “Voice for the food, beverage and petroleum industry” since 1910, AFPD is a multi-state trade association representing thousands of retailers operating in Michigan, Ohio and surrounding states. Our members include independent supermarkets, convenience stores, petroleum retailers, service stations, and specialty food markets. Our membership also includes wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers who support the […]
- [OAKLAND FAMILY DENTAL](https://helpiraq.org/oakland-family-dental/): AT ALL OF OUR DENTAL CARE OF MICHIGAN DENTAL OFFICES: We have local dentists who believe in providing excellent patient care. Our dental offices use state of the art technology, accepts virtually all insurances including Medicaid, and if you don’t have dental coverage we can set up a convenient payment plan. Our office staff is […]
- [JOHN PAUL HOME CARE](https://helpiraq.org/john-paul-home-care/): John Paul Home Health Care, Inc. is a home health care agency accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to each and every one of our clients and are available to lend a helping hand throughout their care. Please feel welcome to call us anytime should you have any questions, […]
- [SHENANDOAH](https://helpiraq.org/shenandoah/): WELCOME Tucked away in the heart of Oakland County is a true oasis, the Shenandoah Golf & Country Club. It’s easily accessible from Detroit’s metro airport and all major freeways, yet completely removed from the urban hustle and bustle PUBLIC GOLF Shenandoah Country Club is the perfect destination for corporate and benefit golf outings. It […]
- [Najor Dental](https://helpiraq.org/najor-dental/): At Najor Dental Center, our friendly & experienced dentist offers quality dental care services to restore & maintain a healthy & beautiful smile. Call us today!
- [AMERICAN LIBERTY SPIRIT WINE](https://helpiraq.org/american-liberty-spirit-wine/): Our Corporate Vision To be the leading, most-trusted and most-efficient distributor of beverage alcohol—creating distinctive, measurable and innovative value for our customers and supplier partners alike. Our Mission To leverage leading approaches and tools to provide tailored business solutions that drive growth and value for our customer and supplier partners through superior… Consolidated ownership, customized […]
- [ASMAR HOLDINGS, LLC](https://helpiraq.org/asmar-holdings-llc/): ASMAR a privetly held, family owned, holding company with a diverse portfolio of Realestate and Business Assets. Our in house professional services represent leading brands in the QSR and Hospitality industrys. Our developments include Multi-Unit Housing Developments, Senior Housing Developments, Limited Service and Extended Stay Hotels; and Commerical Retail Property portfolios. Asmar Holdings is comprised […]
- [Beacon Skincare](https://helpiraq.org/beacon-skincare/): When faced with a diagnosis of skin cancer, you should consider Beacon Skin and Surgeries. We offer a comfortable environment and experienced, compassionate staff. Dr. Abrou has created a caring atmosphere with highly trained healthcare professionals that truly focus on you and your needs. As you’ll discover, our Mohs surgeon and dermatologist Dr. Abrou and […]
- [Value Wholesale](https://helpiraq.org/value-wholesale/): At Value, our overall focus is to provide “Quality Service and Quality Products at Quality Prices!” We always want your shelves to be stocked! We always want your orders to arrive on time! We always want you to receive the best prices! We always strive to deliver fresh and great quality product! And we will […]
- [Card Connect](https://helpiraq.org/card-connect/): Our Company CardConnect’s mission is to make payments simple and secure. Everyday, more than 60,000 businesses, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to youthful startups, use CardConnect to securely process and manage their transactions. WEBSITE www.cardconnect.com
- [US ICE](https://helpiraq.org/us-ice/): FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE FOR YOUR ICE NEEDS U.S. Ice is Southeast Michigan’s largest family owned, independent ice manufacturer and supplier. You can trust us to get the job done, with the newest fleet of trucks in the industry and the most updated ice manufacturing and automated process plant in the USA. We can also provide […]
- [Chaldeans in Detroit](https://helpiraq.org/chaldeans-in-detroit/): Chaldeans (pronounced Kal-de’an) are a distinct ethnic group from present-day Iraq with roots stretching back to Abraham, the biblical patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam who was from the “Ur of the Chaldees.” Chaldeans are Catholic, with their own patriarch, and they speak a dialect of Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ. Chaldeans began immigrating […]
- [SUPERIOR Buick GMC](https://helpiraq.org/superior-buick-gmc/): SUPERIOR GMC Dealer on Cars.com since September 2012   Superior Buick GMC Serves Detroit GMC & Buick Shoppers Just a short drive from Detroit, your Superior Buick GMC is waiting for you to come on in for a test drive. We have many new and used vehicles available now in our inventory. We are able to serve our […]
- [Sea Vodka](https://helpiraq.org/sea-vodka/): SEA Platinum Vodka began with a focus on creating a quality brand at affordable prices. Here’s what makes SEA so great!  Utilizing only the best natural products and a unique formulation process has led to SEA being one of the only impurity-free Vodkas on the market today.   FEATURES: FORMULATED IN ONE OF THE OLDEST DISTILLERIES […]
- [URGENT STATEMENT OF THE CHALDEAN PATRIARCH](https://helpiraq.org/urgent-statement-of-the-chaldean-patriarch/): Alarming Situation of 130,000 Refugees and Other Grave Matters THE ALARMING SITUATION OF THE REFUGEES WARNING OF A DISASTER YET MORE DREADFUL +Louis Raphael Sako Chaldean Patriarch of Babylon President of the Assembly of the Catholic Bishops in Iraq Baghdad – Iraq, 10 August  2014 Death and sickness are taking hold of the children and elderly […]
- [ICAE Institute and Prominent Iraqi American Christian Leaders Score Great Success in Their Advocacy Mission in Washington, D.C.](https://helpiraq.org/icae-institute-and-prominent-iraqi-american-christian-leaders-score-great-success-in-their-advocacy-mission-in-washington-d-c/): Washington, D.C. Thursday, July 31, 2014 On Thursday July 31, 2014 , on the Capitol Hill and at the White House a unified delegation of Iraqi American Christian leaders, “Chaldeans, Syriac, Assyrians,” advocated relentlessly for the plight of Christians who are now facing beyond-brutal and viscous atrocities and annihilation by ISIS (ISIL) in Mosul and […]
- [PROJECT JUSTICE](https://helpiraq.org/project-justice/): Project Justice a program that is part of our St Thomas Chaldean diocese and was established in 2014 in response to 150,000 Christians that were displaced in Iraq. Justice has been working tirelessly for our community and have established a sector of volunteer attorneys and legal professionals who assist refugees with legal issues. These professionals […]
- [Iraqi archbishop discusses desperate plight of Iraqi Christians](https://helpiraq.org/iraqi-archbishop-discusses-desperate-plight-of-iraqi-christians/): Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil, Iraq, gestures alongside Melkite Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart of Aleppo, Syria, during an Aug. 4 news conference at the Knights of Columbus 133rd Supreme Convention in Philadelphia. (CNS photo/Matthew Barrick, Knights of Columbus) Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda is currently in the U.S. raising awareness of the desperate humanitarian […]
- [2nd  International Symposium on Christianity in the Middle East](https://helpiraq.org/2nd-international-symposium-on-christianity-in-the-middle-east/): Adopt A Refugee Family & Help Iraq will have a booth at the event below is the schedule for the event Hosted by: St. Thomas the Apostle Chaldean Catholic Diocese-USA Southfield, MI (July 2015) — On Saturday July 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a series of speakers and panelist will discuss the plight of […]
- [Yazda: Aiding A Community In Peril](https://helpiraq.org/yazda-aiding-a-community-in-peril/): In June of 2014, the Islamic State struck quickly and suddenly, its goal: domination of Iraq and Syria, and the eradication of religious and ethnic minorities in the region.   The Yazidi community has perhaps suffered the most at the hands of ISIS and its terror-driven tactics. Being the smallest minority in the Iraqi region, […]
- [MERCI, the medical group under HelpIraq, hosted a fundraiser on Saturday July 12, 2015](https://helpiraq.org/merci-the-medical-group-under-helpiraq-hosted-a-fundraiser-on-saturday-july-12-2015/): MERCI, the medical group under HelpIraq, hosted a fundraiser on Saturday, July 12, 2015, at Farmington Manor, to benefit the 10 medical clinics established in Northern Iraq for the care of displaced refugees. The event provided entertainment which featured renowned singer, Saadoun Jaber: as well as an up-and-coming singer, Dani Kashat as the opening act. […]
- [HelpIraq.org has sent three large shipments of various products](https://helpiraq.org/helpiraq-org-has-sent-three-large-shipments-of-various-products/): Since the Isis Crisis began in June 2014, HelpIraq.org has sent three large shipments of various products for our displaced brothers and sisters in Iraq and the surrounding areas. We plan on sending a fourth shipment soon, and any donations would greatly be appreciated. The following products are desperately needed: Women products, baby diapers, men […]
- [Attend The Pilgrimage Trip In September](https://helpiraq.org/attend-the-pilgrimage-trip-in-september/): FUNDRAISING PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY, MALTA, FRANCE, SPAIN, AND FATIMA September 16 – October 2, 2015 View Flyer below Trip Flyer
- [ISIS INVADED THE CITY OF MOSUL A YEAR AGO](https://helpiraq.org/isis-invaded-the-city-of-mosul-a-year-ago/): A year ago today, ISIS invaded the city of Mosul, Iraq forcing Christians to flee their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs or face death. Today, our brothers and sisters living displaced abroad are in even greater need of our help now than ever before. Please join us in providing RELIEF to […]
- [Pope Francis recognizes Turkey's efforts to aid refugees during flight](https://helpiraq.org/pope-francis-recognizes-turkeys-efforts-to-aid-refugees-during-flight/): During his flight to Turkey, the Pope spoke about the humanitarian aid this country is providing to hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing the war in Syria and Iraq.  
- [Jordan Choir](https://helpiraq.org/jordan-choir/): Recently, St. Thomas Apostle Diocese, through the generous donations of the choir members of all the churches in Michigan, raised $4000 to purchase a complete sound system, Including: Microphones, Keyboard, Mixer, and Speakers for a Chaldean choir in Jordan. The choir participates in masses celebrated by Fr. Zaid, the priest for the displaced Iraqis in […]
- [Angelina Jolie Writes Impassioned New York Times Op-Ed About Iraq Trip, Syrian Refugees: "I Was Speechless"](https://helpiraq.org/angelina-jolie-writes-impassioned-new-york-times-op-ed-about-iraq-trip-syrian-refugees-i-was-speechless/): Days after Angelina Jolie was photographed on a visit to northern Iraq, the Unbroken director has written an impassioned op-ed about her trip for the New York Times. In it, she describes the devastation she witnessed in refugee camps and calls for action to help the millions of displaced Syrians and Iraqis who no longer […]
- [Join us for a cause Dec 6, 2014](https://helpiraq.org/join-us-for-a-cause-dec-6-2014/): Join us on Saturday, December 6 at the Danny Kassab Estate  from 5-10pm to help provide medical relief to the displaced in Iraq. We are helping raise funds for MERCI to be able to provide essential medical care to internally displaced Iraqi christians. They are in great need at this time. It has been nearly three months since they became […]
- [November 23, 2014 MERCI Update](https://helpiraq.org/november-23-2014-merci-update/): Thank you to everyone contributing. To date, $58,000 has been raised.       With everyone’s efforts, 9 transitional clinics have been established throughout Arbil, Kirkuk, Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, Zakho, Alqosh, and Shaqlawa.  Another shipment of medical equipment and supplies has been sent from here to northern Iraq and distributed to the various clinics. Monetary donations again have […]
- [Baby Milk Shortage](https://helpiraq.org/baby-milk-shortage/): In many of the makeshift villages in northern Iraq are hungry babies who have no formula. There is a huge shortage of baby formula, let’s help feed these hungry children. They need our help! This is just one of the many problems facing our displaced people. Often, they are cramped into small spaces, sometimes hundreds […]
- [4 more families moved indoors](https://helpiraq.org/4-more-families-moved-indoors/): Four additional families are able to be houses in two separate units as a result of your donations. Thanks to the efforts of helpiraq.org & Adopt a Refugee Mosul Relief, these families are able to call this place “home.” May God continue to bless all those helping to find housing for our displaced brothers & […]
- [Help from our fellow Christians across the US](https://helpiraq.org/help-from-our-fellow-christians-across-the-us/): In the midst of the tragedy that is unfolding in Iraq and Syria, the Chaldean/Assyrian community is extremely grateful for the people outside of their community who continue to pray and show support in any way they can. Since thousands of Iraq’s Christians have been displaced from their homes, having to flee in fear of […]
- [UNHCR IDP OPERATIONAL UPDATE](https://helpiraq.org/unhcr-idp-operational-update/): UNHCR-Iraq-Operational-update-1-15-Oct-2014UNHCR IDP OPERATIONAL UPDATE  
- [2nd Container of coats and other supplies left for Arbil](https://helpiraq.org/2nd-container-of-coats-and-other-supplies-left-for-arbil/): A second container has been shipped to displaced Iraqi Christians in northern Iraq. The container had thousands of coats, medical supplies, as well as hygiene products to provide warmth & comfort during the winter months. Again, many thanks to the generous donors who made this happen. May God continue to bless our community, especially those […]
- [Hard Winter Looms for Iraq’s ‘Betrayed’ Christian Refugees](https://helpiraq.org/hard-winter-looms-for-iraqs-betrayed-christian-refugees/): Hard Winter Looms for Iraq’s ‘Betrayed’ Christian Refugees (1261) Without aid to survive in Kurdistan, or security to return to their homes, Iraq’s Christians feel they are brushed off as “collateral damage” of geopolitical power plays. by CNA/EWTN NEWS 10/20/2014 Comments (6) A family of Christian refugees in Iraq who are taking shelter at the Syriac Catholic Mrtshmony Shrine in […]
- [We Made A Difference!](https://helpiraq.org/we-made-a-difference/): A TEACH member, Ms. Yaldo, is very proud to work with some amazing students and staff at Agnes E. Beer Middle School.  The school held a week-long fundraiser, Let’s Make A Difference, which ran from Oct 13 through Oct 17th.  The generosity of students and staff surpassed our expectations.  We were able to collect $725 […]
- [Priests race to save manuscripts from jihadists in Iraq](https://helpiraq.org/priests-race-to-save-manuscripts-from-jihadists-in-iraq/): http://observers.france24.com/content/20141017-priests-race-save-manuscripts-threatened-rampaging-jihadists-iraq
- [Generous donation](https://helpiraq.org/generous-donation/): We are INCREDIBLY grateful to the Abbo Family and U.S. Ice for their AMAZING $10,000 donation to helpiraq.org! Please continue to support the wonderful, generous businesses that support our people. God bless!
- [Heavy rains causing more havoc to already displaced Christians living in tents.](https://helpiraq.org/heavy-rains-causing-more-havoc-to-already-displaced-christians-living-in-tents/): Close your eyes for a moment……now imagine being out in the middle of nowhere with only a tent, some basic necessities & the clothes on your back. Temperatures are plummeting, the rain begins as a trickle, then the winds pick up & the downpour begins. You try to take shelter in your tent but the […]
- [Food for Families](https://helpiraq.org/food-for-families/): A sincere message of thanks was delivered from Iraq for the donations that enabled church leaders to purchase food for families forced out of their homes by ISIS.   More than 150 displaced families in the villages of Alqosh and Bendewaye are in great need; their location being very close to ISIS, not many international […]
- [M.E.R.C.I](https://helpiraq.org/m-e-r-c-i/): With the blessing of the Catholic Church and Bishop Francis, the Chaldean American Association for Health Professionals (CAAHP) has formed the Medical Emergency Relief for Christian Iraqis (MERCI) committee.  The mission of this committee is to provide emergency medical services and supplies to persecuted and displaced Iraqi Christians. There is a humanitarian crisis happening right now.  The […]
- [One of Many Families](https://helpiraq.org/one-of-many-families/): Mr. Mansoor pictured here has 3 sons, 28, 25, 22, and 2 daughters, 19 and 17. The oldest is married with baby girl and expecting their second child any day. . The Mansoor Family lost everything after ISIS took over their town. After living 2 months in a company’s office in Ankawa, the company wanted […]
- [Temporary Shelter](https://helpiraq.org/temporary-shelter/): With thousands of displaced Christians in Iraq and just weeks away from winter, families are desperate need for housing. Chaldean diocese in Detroit through the Mosul Relief Effort is funding two buildings that will be the home to about 80 families. The cost is going to be around $90,000 (no monthly rent). We will have photos […]
- [Chaldean groups mobilize aid for refugees fleeing Iraq - Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press 12:46 a.m. EDT October 11, 2014](https://helpiraq.org/chaldean-groups-mobilize-aid-for-refugees-fleeing-iraq-niraj-warikoo-detroit-free-press-1246-a-m-edt-october-11-2014/): As the number of refugees increase inside Iraq and in metro Detroit, local Chaldean groups are mobilizing to help assist them with food, clothes and support. On Friday, needy Chaldean refugees arrived at the Chaldean American Ladies of Charity in Troy to get free vegetables, clothes and a program that may allow them to get […]
- [Finding Homes for Displaced Christians](https://helpiraq.org/finding-homes-for-displaced-christians/): Adopt A Refugee is funding two buildings that will be the home to about 80 families. The cost is going to be around $90,000 (no monthly rent). These buildings are essential for the safety and well being of these displaced families. Winter is coming and school is starting and these families are not able to go […]
- [The MERCI Sending Money for Medical Relief](https://helpiraq.org/the-merci-sending-money-for-medical-relief/): Through Adopt A Refugee, MERCI will send another $15,000 to fund at least 6 clinics in Arbil. $5000 will be allocated to Dahok to establish a clinic inside an Assyrian Church, which is headed by Father Philipus in coordination with Father Hadeel of Telkaif. It will cost between $1,000 and $3,000 monthly for each clinic […]
- [Families in need](https://helpiraq.org/families-in-need/): There are 200 families who couldn’t find shelter and have now settled in Alqosh; they are in desperate need of assistance for such things as rent. The St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Diocese of the Eastern United States in coordination with Adopt A Refugee/Mosul Relief Effort, are working on a plan in assisting them, which includes $100 […]
- [Helpiraq.org helps house over 500 families](https://helpiraq.org/helpiraq-org-helps-house-over-500-families/): With helpiraq.org this project was completed to house over 500 families watch video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCdRdfy-gmI
- [Attached is the growing list of positive media published since Senator Cruz's walkaway at the Solidarity Gala Dinner](https://helpiraq.org/attached-is-the-growing-list-of-positive-media-published-since-senator-cruzs-walkaway-at-the-solidarity-gala-dinner/): Ross Douthat (New York Times), “The Middle East’s Friendless Christians”: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/opinion/sunday/ross-douthat-the-middle-easts-friendless-christians.html   “When the long, grim history of Christianity’s disappearance from the Middle East is written, Ted Cruz’s performance last week at a conference organized to highlight the persecution of his co-religionists will merit at most a footnote. But sometimes a footnote can help illuminate […]
- [Detroit Free Press Reports Metro Detroit's Iraqi Christians ask for help in their native land](https://helpiraq.org/detroit-free-press-reports-metro-detroits-iraqi-christians-ask-for-help-in-their-native-land/): Concerned about the worsening condition of minorities in their native land, metro Detroit Iraqi-American Christians are lobbying U.S. officials and politicians, asking for their help as ISIS advances across Iraq. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014309150011
- [Interview from ETWN With MaryBeth Hicks, Auday Arabo, Jeff Bridges, Lois Lowry, and Michael Flaherty](https://helpiraq.org/interview-from-etwn-with-marybeth-hicks-auday-arabo-jeff-bridges-lois-lowry-and-michael-flaherty/): Video: #EWTN World Over – #RaymondArroyo with MaryBeth Hicks, Auday Arabo, Jeff Bridges, Lois Lowry, Michael Flaherty of The Giver August 14, 2014 http://paxalles.blogs.com/gods_design/2014/08/video-ewtn-world-over-raymondarroyo-with-marybeth-hicks-auday-arabo-jeff-bridges-lois-lowry-michael-.html
- [Pope to Iraqi Christians: You Are Church's Heart](https://helpiraq.org/pope-to-iraqi-christians-you-are-churchs-heart/): Pope Francis has sought to encourage Iraq’s beleaguered Christians under threat from Islamic militants, saying they are the “heart” of the church and that the church is proud of them. In comments translated into Arabic during his weekly Wednesday general audience, Francis said the Catholic Church is like a mother, and like any mother will […]
- [Letter from Bishop Francis Regarding The List](https://helpiraq.org/letter-from-bishop-francis-regarding-the-list/): From: Bishop Francis Regarding: The list In the last few days many people have called my office and many of our churches in regards to getting their relatives’ names on a list so they can leave Iraq.  This list was a request from someone in Washington DC and we do not know what they will […]
- [Some promising news](https://helpiraq.org/some-promising-news/): Some promising news: – Dutch Government has proposed to build 1,500 new living units in Dohuk and Erbil. – Also, it was suggested to our church leaders that we rent resorts for those that remain in parks and streets since the tourism season has come to an end. Our diocese is currently assessing these claims […]
- [If You Don't Stop Evil, Evil Spreads. written by: Bishop Francis Kalabat](https://helpiraq.org/if-you-dont-stop-evil-evil-spreads-written-by-bishop-francis-kalabat/): It reads like something from a history book or a class lecture about something decades and even centuries ago in a time period where we were less equipped to handle it. But it is happening right now, to our own people, in a time period where we have sophisticated military, high-tech equipment and the ability […]
- [Diaspora Iraqi Americans' Advocacy Shapes a Fruitful Response](https://helpiraq.org/diaspora-iraqi-americans-advocacy-shapes-a-fruitful-response/): Diaspora Iraqi Americans’ Advocacy Shapes a Fruitful Response August 20, 2014 Prepared by Joseph T. Kassab From August 13th to August 14th, a delegation of Iraqi Christian leaders from all over the United States, led by Bishop Sarhad Jammo and Bishop Francis and joined by members of Team “Save Christians of Iraq” (Auday Arabo, Joseph […]
- [Video of Auday Arabo & Malzberg Discussing The Crisis in Iraq](https://helpiraq.org/video-of-auday-arabo-malzberg-discussing-the-crisis-in-iraq/):  
- [Follow-up to the Emergency Meeting of Monday, August 18](https://helpiraq.org/follow-up-to-the-emergency-meeting-of-monday-august-18/): Click below on blue link to view the letter Follow-up-letter-8-18-1
- [UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Regarding Iraq following  Chaldean delegation led by two Bishops calling for action](https://helpiraq.org/un-security-council-adopts-resolution-regarding-iraq-following-chaldean-delegation-led-by-two-bishops-calling-for-action/): United Nations Headquarters New York (August 16, 2014) — Following a two-day visit with Bishop Sarhad Jammo and Bishop Francis of Iraq’s Chaldean American Community, leading a delegation of Iraqi Christian representatives and community leaders from throughout the United States, the UN passed a resolution regarding Iraq and Syria. The delegation also included, Auday Arabo, […]
- [Update From the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs](https://helpiraq.org/update-from-the-office-for-the-coordination-of-humanitarian-affairs/): IRAQ – HUMANITARIAN We have an update from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, Dr. Marzio Babille today continued his assessment of the humanitarian emergency and response in Dahuk Governorate. He met with displaced people in Zakho, the majority of whom are from Sinjar, as well as […]
- [SECRETARY-GENERAL CONTINUES TO EXPRESS DEEP CONCERN](https://helpiraq.org/secretary-general-continues-to-express-deep-concern/): SECRETARY-GENERAL CONTINUES TO EXPRESS DEEP CONCERN ABOUT PERSECUTION OF MINORITIES IN IRAQ The Secretary-General has repeatedly expressed his deep concern about the persecution of Yezidis, Christians and other religious minorities by the so-called Islamic State forces in Iraq. The Secretary-General has reiterated that any attack on the civilian population or segments of the civilian population […]
- [World's top Muslim leaders condemn attacks on Iraqi Christians](https://helpiraq.org/worlds-top-muslim-leaders-condemn-attacks-on-iraqi-christians/): Two of the leading voices in the Muslim world denounced the persecution of Christians in Iraq, at the hands of extremists proclaiming a caliphate under the name Islamic State. The most explicit condemnation came from Iyad Ameen Madani, the Secretary General for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the group representing 57 countries, and 1.4 billion […]
- [US Chaldeans Urge More U.S. Support for Iraq's Minorities](https://helpiraq.org/us-chaldeans-urge-more-u-s-support-for-iraqs-minorities/): Michigan — The St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Diocese for the eastern region of the United States has urged the U.S. government to take more action to help religious minorities caught in the ongoing violence in Iraq. President Obama recently authorized airstrikes against Islamic militants moving toward areas where American military and diplomats are stationed. In […]
- [US bishops urge prayer initative and weekend masses for Iraq](https://helpiraq.org/us-bishops-urge-prayer-initative-and-weekend-masses-for-iraq/): The chairman of the Committee of International Justice and Peace of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) asked the U.S. bishops to invite the people of their dioceses to pray for peace in Iraq on Sunday, August 17. Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, made the request, August 6, sending the bishops […]
- [Local Iraqi Americans fear for Christians under brutal attack in Iraq Detroit Free Press](https://helpiraq.org/local-iraqi-americans-fear-for-christians-under-brutal-attack-in-iraq-detroit-free-press/): Click Here for Article From Detroit Free Press:
- [The Canadian government is sending $5 million in additional emergency supplies and humanitarian aid to Iraq](https://helpiraq.org/the-canadian-government-is-sending-5-million-in-additional-emergency-supplies-and-humanitarian-aid-to-iraq/): Letter from Martin Manna, President of Chaldean Chamber The Canadian Embassy forwarded the article below which confirms aid in the amount of $5million.  “The first $2.25 million will be divided up between the International Red Cross, Mercy Corps and Save the Children Canada, with the remaining funds to be distributed in consultation with Iraqi officials We’ve […]
- [Chaldean Patriarch calls for ARMED RESPONSE to defend Christians from Genocide](https://helpiraq.org/chaldean-patriarch-calls-for-armed-response-to-defend-christians-from-genocide/): The world has a responsibility, the Islamic State cannot be reckoned with in any other way. Earlier we posted a misquote from our sources. We originally attributed the statement “a professional well-equipped army” to Pope Francis. This quote is correctly attributed to the Chaldean Patriarch, Louis Sako Pope Francis has joined with Christians facing genocide […]
- [Levin statement on the president’s announcement on Iraq](https://helpiraq.org/levin-statement-on-the-presidents-announcement-on-iraq/): WASHINGTON – Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, made the following statement today after President Obama announced that he had authorized air strikes to protect American personnel in Iraq and to provide humanitarian assistance to threatened religious minorities there: “I support the actions President Obama announced tonight. There are a […]
- ["Team Save Iraqi Christians" Met Senator Portman in His Home State/Town](https://helpiraq.org/team-save-iraqi-christians-met-senator-portman-in-his-home-statetown/): Letter from:  IRAQI CHRISTIANS ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT INSTITUTE (ICAE)  Yesterday, as part of our advocacy mission, members of “Team Save Iraqi Christians” met Senator Portman in his home state/town Columbus-Ohio  where he listened to a group of Iraqi Christians. The Team will works with US senators Portman and Sabena  the coauthors of resolution S-530  to help […]
- [STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT](https://helpiraq.org/statement-by-the-president/): THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Today I authorized two operations in Iraq — targeted airstrikes to protect our American personnel, and a humanitarian effort to help save thousands of Iraqi civilians who are trapped on a mountain without food and water and facing almost certain death. Let me explain the actions we’re taking and why.   […]
- [Press Statement on Iraq](https://helpiraq.org/press-statement-on-iraq/): The members of the Security Council condemn the attacks in Iraq’s Ninewa Province, including Sinjar and Tal Afar, by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and again express their deep outrage about the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis — many of them from vulnerable minority communities, especially Yezidis and Christians — displaced […]
- [Senator Levin has strongly urged President Obama to create a safe haven.  Official Letter Attached](https://helpiraq.org/senator-levin-has-strongly-urged-president-obama-to-create-a-safe-haven-official-letter-attached/): Ltr. to President Obama on Iraq crisis 8-7-14.pdf Senator Levin has strongly urged President Obama to create a safe haven for all the minorities in the crisis region, send emergency assistance to the Yezidis that are trapped and to approve air strikes against ISIL. The president has called for an emergency meeting with his security […]
- [Concurrent resolutions in the House and Senate](https://helpiraq.org/concurrent-resolutions-in-the-house-and-senate/): A House Bill was introduced by Juan Vargas of California last week. Representatives Fortenberry and Eshoo introduced a second bill (HB 110 attached) and both and are gaining traction. HB 110 has better language as it highlights the ongoing crisis and need for aid in Iraq. There is a concurrent Senate Bill, which relates to […]
- [Updates Directly From Iraq](https://helpiraq.org/updates-directly-from-iraq/): Things have improved slightly from the last couple of weeks.  The KRG is now providing 8 hours of electricity compared to four hours two weeks ago. –  There’s a lot of Pesmerga in the area protecting the villages and our people feel safer.   It is better than before but people are still looking to leave.  The […]
- [Message from Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphaël I Sako](https://helpiraq.org/message-from-chaldean-patriarch-louis-raphael-i-sako/): Message from his beatitude the Patriarch: His Holiness the Pontiff Pope Francis The Beatitudes, Patriarchs of the East Christians of Mosul fled their town, terrified and frightened with nothing but the clothes on their back, they were forced to leave their houses. Their churches were desecrated. On the 2nd of August 2014, ISIS ( DAISH) […]

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- [Voices of Iraqi Women](https://helpiraq.org/voices-of-iraqi-women/)
- [Home](https://helpiraq.org/): 100% of your donation is donated to the cause Help Iraq is a nonprofit organization founded by St. Thomas the Apostle, Chaldean Catholic Diocese of Detroit We assist persecuted Christians and other minorities in their homeland, as a result of the religious persecution of Christians in June 2014 by ISIS, primarily in villages with large […]
- [Home](https://helpiraq.org/home/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1504211046413{margin-top: -70px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][ra_section_title style=”default” title=”Lebanon”]The situation in Lebanon continues to worsen for our refugee brothers and sisters. The Lira is at an all time low, food prices continue to rise, and as refugees work is almost impossible to find. Those who do find […]
- [Student 2 Student](https://helpiraq.org/s2s/): Student 2 Student Get unlimited access to thousands of online fitness classes in dozens of categories. All led by expert trainers. Donate Student 2 Student Coalition with HELPIRAQ.ORG   Student 2 Student Coalition (S2S) is a branch of the HelpIraq.org network under the St. Thomas Diocese, which provides humanitarian aid and advocacy for college students in Northern Iraq who are […]
- [Projects](https://helpiraq.org/projects/): Helpiraq.org continually assists in funding and development of several projects geared toward helping the displaced Christians and other minorities. )” filter_cats=”completed, on-going, student-2-student, merci, medical-emergencies, teach” taxonomies=”merci, teach, student-2-student, on-going, completed, medical-emergencies”][/vc_column][/vc_row] All8 News News1 Sponsors September 12, 2020 Annual Student 2 Student Kayak Event August 12th 2020, Student 2 Student Partnered with the Chaldean […]
- [Urgent Cancer Relief Fund (UCRF)](https://helpiraq.org/urgent-cancer-relief-fund-ucrf/): [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1518453313782{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Live simply so that others may simply live.” -Mother Teresa[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we begin our Lenten journey towards Easter, let us remember that Lent is not only a time to turn away from sin, but also a time to help us return to the simple things: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] This […]
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- [MERCI Clinics](https://helpiraq.org/merci-clinics/): [vc_section section_type=”scrollable” full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1505177501710{margin-top: -75px !important;background-color: #0088cc !important;}”][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1505161904045{margin-top: -50px !important;margin-bottom: -10px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][ra_header_container css=”.vc_custom_1505161728487{margin-right: 20px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;background-color: #0088cc !important;}”][ra_header_main_nav caret_visibility=”show” menu_id=”6″ logo=”5333″ menu_slug=”merci” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fhelpiraq.org%2Fmerci%2F|||”][/ra_header_container][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”5165″ css=”.vc_custom_1505177473516{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1505149365027{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”We support clinics in northern Iraq by […]
- [MERCI](https://helpiraq.org/merci/): MERCI We support clinics in northern Iraq by providing different healthcare services such as medications, medical supplies and procedures Donate Providing Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Displaced Christians. MERCI, Is a group of healthcare professionals from Michigan, including members from the Chaldean American Association for Health Professionals, and the Chaldean Community. Together they’ve started a medical […]
- [Contact Helpiraq](https://helpiraq.org/contact-helpiraq/): “Let’s Give Hope To The Innocent Victims Of War & Religious Persecution .“ Together we can help. We work with all types of non-profit Christian volunteer corporations. If you’re looking to assist a family in need  or have any questions regarding our cause contact us below. Email: info@helpiraq.org  501(C)(3) 85-0507370 Phone: 248 237 4469 Help Iraq: […]
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