With Christian populations having dropped from 20% to 4% of the Middle East & North Africa population over the past century, Christians are at risk of disappearing in the region.

In Syria today, the Christian population declined from 1.7 million in 2011 to less than 450,000; and in Iraq, Christian numbers slumped from 1.5 million before 2003 to less than 220,000. Converts are particularly vulnerable in almost all states in the MENA region.

Shai supports religious minorities in regions where they are under high levels of persecution.

We form strong, trusting bonds with local communities in need. The training we offer, and the strategic partnerships we create, helps them build long-term resilience and achieve sustainable recovery.

By investing in small businesses with financial assistance, education, and vocational training we help restore dignity & sustainable livelihoods.

By providing urgent medical supplies during emergencies and post-trauma care to assist in mental health and psychosocial wellbeing we help communities recover.

Since 2014, Shai Fund has directly assisted over 600,000 people with practical and immediate assistance. It is important to us not only to provide aid but to give people the tools and education they need so they can direct their own recovery.

To date, we’ve

• Opened an emergency medical center in northeast Syria and welcomed 4,252 patients last year.
• Supported the launch of 110 small businesses by Iraqi Christians on the Ninevah plain after their homes and livelihoods were destroyed by ISIS.
• Provided protection for religious minorities facing persecution across Sudan, Somaliland, and Afghanistan.

We cannot continue this life-changing work without you. 

Your gift helps us bring peace, safety, and stability to vulnerable communities living in conflict and crisis because others violently hate their faith. You offer them hope and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

Please make your gift today using the secure form below.