As October came to a close, we were reminded of the strength and perseverance of the communities we serve. This past month, our teams have continued to walk alongside Christian families enduring persecution, displacement, and hardship across the globe.

From celebrating student graduations and supporting farmers in Kenya, to launching new livelihood projects in Syria and Lebanon, your prayers and partnership are helping transform lives, bringing stability, dignity, and renewed hope to those who need it most.

Here are the highlights from October!

KENYA

Education Empowerment - Green Peak Academy:

This October, 32 students graduated from Green Peak Academy, supported through our education initiatives. They completed Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum, which emphasizes practical skills, creativity, and Christian values. To help families overcome barriers, The Blessing Projects provided uniforms, textbooks, and nutritious daily meals sourced from our community farm in Osingo Village.

This achievement reflects more than academic success; it’s a testament to resilience and the transformative power of education. Equipped with new skills and confidence, these students are prepared to build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

Agricultural Growth in the Osingo Village:

Our team conducted a follow-up assessment in Osingo Village, Kenya, to evaluate the progress of agricultural initiatives launched earlier this year. These efforts, which provided local farmers with seeds, tools, and training, have already shown strong results. Crops planted with the new seeds are thriving, thanks to improved farming techniques and better-quality resources.

Farmers also reported the first successful harvest of sweet potatoes planted in June, a vital achievement for both food security and dietary diversity. These encouraging outcomes show how targeted agricultural support can create lasting change, empowering families, strengthening local economies, and fostering self-reliance throughout the community.

LEBANON

Bakery Project Phase One:

In Lebanon, our team is launching a large-scale bakery initiative to support more than 2,000 Christians each month in an area surrounded by five Christian villages heavily affected by the recent war. The bakery will provide affordable, fresh bread and create local jobs, helping families stay rooted in their communities rather than being forced to leave due to economic hardship.

Equipped with modern machinery and skilled personnel, this project is designed for long-term impact, aiming to serve over 25,000 Christians per year. Beyond meeting daily needs, the bakery stands as a symbol of resilience and hope, strengthening local communities and helping preserve the Christian presence in this war-torn region.

Beirut Clinic - Bone Density Check:

At our medical clinic in Beirut, our team recently offered free bone density screenings for women, an important preventative measure against conditions like osteoporosis and other bone-related illnesses. Over 100 women attended, receiving early detection and guidance to help maintain their long-term health.

This initiative is just one example of the many ways our clinic continues to serve the community each day, providing compassionate, life-improving care to those who need it most across Lebanon's most vulnerable region.

NIGERIA

First Harvest in Nigeria:

This October marked the first of many harvests from the 135 farms established through The Blessing Projects team in Nigeria. The inaugural harvest produced an abundant yield of maize, a vital crop for both food and income within these farming communities. Another harvest is planned to happen today, November 4th, signaling a strong start to this growing season.

These farms were created to restore stability and hope in areas devastated by conflict and persecution. Seeing the first fruits of this work come to life is a powerful reminder of how resilience, faith, and community support can transform barren ground into abundance and despair into promise.

SYRIA

Sewing Project Phase One:

In North Syria, our team is launching a sewing initiative to empower 35 Christian women, many of them widows of the Syrian Civil War, with the skills and tools to build their own small businesses. Through hands-on training and ongoing support, these women will gain the means to provide for their families and restore stability in the midst of a difficult social and economic climate.

Each month, around 35 women will complete the program, with an estimated 2,000 Christians benefiting from its impact over the next four months. This project not only offers economic independence but also restores dignity, hope, and community strength among those who have endured years of loss and hardship.

Supporting Five Safe Houses:

The team is also preparing a large-scale relief effort in the Rojava region to support over 10,000 Christians displaced by the long-lasting conflict in Syria. This initiative will provide essential supplies such as fans, heaters, kettles, sleeping kits, and diesel to help families endure the harsh conditions. In addition, the project will supply food and daily meals to camps and safe houses now sheltering more than 25,000 Christians who fled from Aleppo, Hama, and Deir ez-Zor.

This project aims to bring comfort, stability, and hope to families who have endured years of displacement and hardship. By addressing both immediate needs and longer-term well-being, we continue our mission to stand beside persecuted Christians and restore dignity to those rebuilding their lives.

Shop for Christian Villagers:

In the historic Christian town of Saydnaya, our team in Damascus is establishing a community shop to serve both as a source of employment and as vital support for local families. The shop will provide job opportunities for over 15 families while offering essential goods to residents at half price, directly easing the financial burden on Christian households.

Located in a town known for housing the world’s oldest monastery, a sacred site for Christians across the Middle East, this project holds deep spiritual and cultural significance. With extremists often targeting Christian landmarks in the region, the Saydnaya Shop stands as both a symbol of resilience and a lifeline for the community, expected to support more than 1,600 Christians each month, over 20,000 people in the coming year.

Thank you for standing with us as we serve vulnerable, persecuted, and displaced communities around the world. Every graduate celebrated, every farm thriving, and every family empowered is a testament to God’s faithfulness and His care for His people. Your prayers and support continue to make these stories of hope and transformation possible.

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