Development - Nazareth

The large Christian community in Nazareth has been increasingly hit by unemployment and poverty as the war has continued. Christians have been fired from public-facing jobs to be replaced by Jewish employees. The pilgrimage and tourism industry has been badly hit and trade has also been impacted.

There are many Christian families struggling to survive. Christian schools must charge fees just as in the West Bank. For families struggling to survive, paying school fees to keep their children in schools is an expense too much. The average annual fees are around £1000 per child.

Our partner in Nazareth is working with families to ensure our help targets the most disadvantaged, then works with the schools to agree fees due and match funding where available. It is estimated that the £10,000 grant will help 20-30 families in need.

Rania, School Principal

"On behalf of the school administration, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your kind assistance, in cooperation with the Friends of Nazareth Association, in helping three families with part of their school fees. The school has also matched your contribution to further support the families in need."

We will provide £20,00 in support of Christians in Nazareth. More if we receive additional funding.

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