Baby Judi, refugee of only a few days old was recently saved from Hydrocephalus with the help of a private donor through HelpIraq.org and the assistance of some of our MERCI physicians here. With limited time, the necessary money was raised to pay for the surgery that was needed to save the little boy’s life.
Displaced family is from Dehuk and in desperate need of financial help to save their 12 year old daughter, Manal, to keep one of her eyes from going blind. When the family reached out they asked if we can help since it cost them around $1300 for a previous surgery. We would also like to thank all of our MERCI physicians who donated their time and expertise on these projects.
M.E.R.C.I. MEDICAL EMERGENCY RELIEF CHRISTIAN IRAQIS
MERCI, through helpiraq.org, supports over 7 clinics in Northern Iraq and sends over $35,000 for the purchase of medication for many of the displaced. These clinics see about 1000 patients a day. MERCI is made up of healthcare professionals who willingly volunteer their time, also those who manage the clinics are healthcare professional volunteers as well.
Help Iraq.org donated $10,000 to help fund a Bible school during Christmas season, 2014, for over 500 displaced kids at Sacred Heart Schools in Arbil from the month of September until Christmas.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bahnam Sulaiman and his family live in Beirut Lebanon after fleeing Mosul when Daesh took the city over. They arrived in Lebanon on October 15, 2014 and are currently struggling in hard living conditions.
Bahnam lost his leg during the Iraq war and is unable to work. His two young sons work to try and supplement income to the family, but because they’re so young and with conditions for refugees being as difficult as they are, even their income is not enough to maintain the family’s needs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
HelpIraq.org donated $2,000 to a young lady who needed surgery to remove cancer in her breast.
Helpiraq.org funded the renovation of an industrial building which will house 40 families. The building will also have common kitchens, restrooms, showers, and other areas of need for multiple families to share. This project provided space to move more caravans where other families could be placed.
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