The rebirth of the most famous ‘desert castle’ in Jericho through the partnership between Michele Piccirillo and Osama Hamdan: a friendship that transformed mosaic restoration into a powerful tool for empowerment for the youth of Palestine. The “Desert Castle”: A Crossroads of History in Palestine Built in the 8th century AD by Caliph Hishām of […]

In Syria, there often seems to be room only for survival or the humanitarian sector—a paradox that frequently stifles talent and aspirations. But in Damascus, Madline and Elias challenged this logic. In Damascus, Madline and Elias Abozaid both worked for an NGO. In Syria, the humanitarian sector is often the only one that guarantees a […]

From Rojava’s democratic experiment to the new offensives of 2026: Luigi Mariani recounts six years in Syria, navigating resistance and betrayed hopes. A profound analysis of the Kurdish people, who have “no friends but the mountains.” The beginning of 2026 presents us with a picture of a country where the hands of history seem to […]

In Jordan, children arriving from Iraq after 2019 are not recognized as refugees and are excluded from public schools. To guarantee them a future, we welcome them into our facilities. Tariq Rezeqallah, project manager in the country, tells us more. The Difficult Fate of Children Fleeing Iraq Since the start of the Gulf War in […]

In East Aleppo, school provides a sanctuary for those who have lived only through war. At the Shaar center, Mohammad and Ghina are returning to school. The Right to Education in Aleppo The situation in Syria remains dramatic. This is evidenced by the war that broke out in early January which, despite the ceasefire reached […]

Over 140,000 displaced in Aleppo as clashes intensify. While shelling traps civilians in Kurdish districts, our soup kitchen remains active, providing meals and shelter to those fleeing the violence. Instability grows from Damascus to Aleppo Syria, from Damascus to Aleppo, is undergoing a phase of profound instability. One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s […]

One year after Assad’s fall, Syria and Damascus face severe political and economic challenges. Damascus Without a Regime One year after the collapse of the Assad regime, which had ruled the country for over forty years through the al-Assad family, Syria remains trapped in a phase of deep political, economic, and social instability. Between December […]

Mohammad holds the notebook steady with his left hand and the blue pen with his right, as if it were something obvious, natural. The classroom is bare: a white wall cut by a faded blue stripe, plastic chairs, a table that wobbles, set up in a makeshift way. And he, with his light denim shirt […]

In Medio Oriente, la crisi colpisce famiglie e bambini tra povertà e scuole inagibili. In Palestina e Siria, sosteniamo ogni giorno 4.200 famiglie, garantendo accesso alla scuola, educazione e protezione. Palestina oggi: tra prospettive di pace e conflitto ancora in corso La Palestina oggi sta attraversando una fase di cambiamento inatteso. Nei Territori Palestinesi — […]

“The collaboration with CREA made me realize that a museum for Palestinians can be much more than a place of preservation: it can become an open and accessible space for everyone.” With these words, Yazan Jaber, a palestinian educator and illustrator from the Hakayet Turath Team, captures the spirit of a process that is redefining […]

Pope Leo XIV will visit Lebanon from November 30 to December 2, a balm for a country that has struggled for years with political and economic stagnation and that resists despair, despite the devastation caused by Israeli bombardments in the recent war against Hezbollah. We recount this in this brief reportage from Lebanon. The waters […]

Gaza: “land of crossings, land of paths.” Ancient Gaza, once flourishing: today a land to be saved. The “Gaza Strip” owes its name to the size and shape of the territory indicated by this toponym: a strip, a thin piece of land jutting into the Mediterranean Sea. Just over 360 km² of land, beach, and […]

“I too have been faithful to my word: since I did not see you I have not rung the bells again” Interviewer Let’s start from the beginning. That is: when did you discover that you had the vocation and entered the Order of Francis? Where was your vocation born and how was it born? Msgr. […]

“In Italy you always feel safe; Here, however, there is always the idea that something can happen” From Italy to Lebanon: daily precariousness Silvia Zucconelli works in the Projects Office of Pro Terra Sancta, and four months ago she moved from Milan to Beirut to follow the launch of a new project funded by the […]

Walking along the stone streets of an ancient city, while shadows draw elongated shapes on the ground, pushed by the setting sun. Places speak to those who listen to them, and tell a story: through it, in filigree, the memory of the people who have passed through them or who have lived there, leaving something […]

The horrific events in Sweida and the subsequent Israeli bombings in Damascus have once again laid bare the deep fragility of a Syria still mired in instability. The wounds of war and the lingering fear are etched into the hearts of its people. Two of our colleagues, Andrea Avveduto and Giacomo Pizzi, recently came face […]

The daily reality for Syrians is marked by the “hunt for cash”. Throughout Syria and Aleppo, the food emergency, despite the end of the war, continues to exist. Ayham Khouly, head of projects for Pro Terra Sancta in Damascus, tells of a Syria on its knees from an economic and, therefore, also social point of […]

“Every number speaks of an act of care” Looking back, 2024 appears as a set of numbers that tell dozens of stories: the number of beneficiaries we helped during the past year, how many projects we carried out and how many we started new ones, how many people work with us and help us build […]

Amir hadn’t had time to understand what was happening. A dull roar, the ground shaking violently, then silence—broken only by the crashing of collapsing buildings and screams. In February 2023, he was ten years old when, in an instant, Karm-Dodo—the Aleppo neighborhood that had been his whole world since birth—turned into a nightmare. After the […]

For two years, Raphaelle hasn’t spoken. She lives in Beirut, is seven years old, with big dark eyes and brown hair—and she doesn’t speak. This has started to cause her several problems, especially at school: she’s unable to express herself, and when teachers ask her a question, she freezes, as though she has no control […]