In Iraq’s Nineveh Plains—scarred by conflict and genocide—families are desperate to reclaim their futures.
Too often, financial aid and other vital economic opportunities are intentionally withheld from religious minorities by governmental authorities who would prefer these communities don’t survive.
Yet, Shai Fund’s Livelihood Project has restored hope by equipping displaced and returning families with the tools to rebuild their lives—with dignity, purpose, and economic resilience.
Across persecuted communities in Iraq, Syria, Armenia, and Egypt, this project is bringing recovery by enabling religious minorities to build small businesses, learn trades, and create jobs.
This isn’t just about survival—it’s about resurgence.
But the work is far from done.
Your donation empowers people of all ages to:
And it doesn’t stop at the household level—these ripple effects are bringing entire communities back to life.
We need to raise $6,000 for each family we help set up a local business.
Every contribution helps another family rise from the ashes of genocide, resist marginalization, and build a lasting future on their own terms.
Please make your gift today using the secure form below.