Rebuilding Community, Rebuilding Hope
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This summer marked the tenth anniversary of the invasion of towns and villages across the Nineveh Plains by the so-called Islamic State. As a result, thousands were forced to flee their homes, and of those who stayed many were taken captive by IS - some of whom remain missing today.
A decade on, the region stills grapples with the lasting effects of the conflict. The scars of war run deep, and communities continue to struggle to rebuild and heal from the trauma inflicted upon them. However, as we mark this sombre milestone, there are also stories of hope. This summer we celebrated the successful launch of our latest Nineveh SEED project: a community cafe in the Christian town of Teleskof.
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Awatef is a widow with four children. She encouraged her daughter, Sally, to take part in the project. Sally already ran a small cake-making business from her home to help support her family. Awatef explained how her daughter was nervous at first:
She practised and practised the cakes at home in front of us multiple times and they tasted delicious!
Awatef told us how important the cafe project is for the community: since the destruction of the town by ISIS, people have had to travel to Duhok or Mosul to buy such products, which is too expensive.
We have faith, and hopefully this project will grow bigger and bigger.
Through our Nineveh SEED projects, Mosaic is commited to promoting economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods which are proven to foster hope and resilience within the community. By supporting local entrepreneurship, vocational training, and job creation initiatives, we are standing alongside the people of Teleskof, who are determined to rebuild their economy and create a better future for themselves and their families.
While progress has been made, the journey towards recovery is ongoing. External factors such as political instability and economic uncertainty continue to pose challenges,
As we reflect on the ten-year mark since the invasion by ISIS, we are acutely aware of the need to continue supporting projects such as the community cafe in Teleskof. Such initiatives serve as an investment in peace by providing economic empowerment and security where there has been displacement and destruction.
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The community cafe project in Teleskof is run in partnership with the Chaldean Church of St George, and religious leaders and project participants prayed together at the opening of the cafe.
Live Appeal Emergency Response in a Time of Escalating Conflict
The escalating war in the Middle East is having devastating consequences for civilians across the region. As violence intensifies, families are being displaced, healthcare systems are under severe strain, and already vulnerable communities are facing renewed trauma.
Through our trusted network of local partners, Mosaic Middle East is responding urgently. In Gaza and the West Bank we are helping sustain emergency healthcare through Christian-run hospitals providing life-saving treatment despite severe shortages. Across the region we are also delivering humanitarian aid, including food and essential supplies for displaced families.
At the same time, the psychological impact of conflict is profound. Mosaic’s partners are expanding psychosocial trauma support for children, women and families, helping communities find hope and stability in the midst of war.
Your Gift can provide:
Hospital Care in Gaza and the West Bank
Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza and St Luke’s Hospital in Nablus are continuing to provide lifesaving emergency treatment and essential healthcare to vulnerable communities despite the severe pressures of ongoing conflict.
Humanitarian Aid in Baghdad
Through our partnership with St George’s Church in Baghdad, we are helping deliver essential food aid to vulnerable families facing increasing hardship as conflict and economic instability place growing pressure on minority communities.
Vital Trauma Support to Refugees
Through our Olive Tree Centres in Jordan, we are providing urgent psychosocial support to refugee families, helping children and adults process trauma, fear, and uncertainty as escalating conflict across the region reawakens painful memories of the wars they fled.
Child Protection in Times of Crisis
We are providing safe, nurturing spaces where children and young people affected by conflict and displacement can find protection, stability, and supportive care at a time when they are increasingly vulnerable to trauma, exploitation, and disruption to their development.
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Your gift can sustain hospitals, support refugees, and restore hope.