The new government in Syria is made up of groups that broke off from Al Qaida and the Islamic State. After recent events, soldiers and foreign mercenaries went to the Syrian Coast in March and massacred thousands of innocent Alawites and Christians. My Alawite family lived through this nightmare, but even though they survived, their houses were burned, and they lost everything including their jobs and businesses. What I described is just the tip of the iceberg… I will not share the details of the horrible atrocities, they are available on the internet. Videos of more recent killings circulate even now. My family is not safe.

I became a Christian in 2018. I shared this with my family, and I pray for them now. But this complicates things. For me and my family, the penalty for conversion, according to Islam, is death. According to Sharia law (recently added to the Syrian constitution) we are all infidels. They are still in danger and they are asking for prayer. They believe Jesus is the Messiah; please pray with me that they will draw close to Him and have a better understanding of who He is! I believe your support is an act of faith and a gift to God

Brazil, and possibly Australia, are launching humanitarian programs for Syrian minorities who were displaced and suffered horribly from the massacre. These programs are for a Humanitarian Visa with permanent status would allow my family to escape the horrors they face, and offer them safety and peace.   

I’m asking to help fund the plane tickets for those who get the visa. I have a large family: my mom, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, and each one of them is married with 3 kids, so the number of potential flights is arou

nd 30, each one costs $1000.00-$1200.00. Passports cost $210.00 plus some document fees that they need to pay, so the total needed amount, in a very short time, is $(40,000.00-50,000.00). Any amount helps!

If you can’t donate, please pray for them: to come closer to the Lord, for their protection, and for them to be able to reach safety. Thank you so much!

Update 04/23/2025

Dear Friends and Supporters,**  

I want to share an update regarding the ongoing efforts to secure safety and stability for my family.  

**Wasim and His Family:**  

Wasim and his family of five have successfully gathered all required documents and submitted their visa applications to the Brazilian embassy in Damascus. They have also relocated from Latakia, Jableh, to Damascus, which offers better safety conditions. Thankfully, their journey was smooth, and we remain hopeful for their next steps. His eldest son is still in Jableh, awaiting his passport, which should be ready by tomorrow.  

Their next stage after the interview includes airfare expenses, estimated at **$1,200 per person** for **five family members**, totaling **$6,000**. Additionally, housing and living expenses in Brazil until Wasim can secure a work permit will be required, likely covering **two months or more**.  

**Support for My Sisters:**  

I was able to send the remaining funds to my four sisters and their families. Some have already received the money, and two sisters have initiated the document processing. The next step for them, similar to Wasim, is traveling to Damascus to proceed with their applications.  

**Funding Needed for My Eldest Brother:**  

My eldest brother and his family of five (his spouse and three children) still require funding for document processing, which is **approximately $1,300**.  

### Summary of Missing Funding:  

- **Airfare funding:**  

  - **7 families (average of 4 members each)**  

  - **Estimated total airfare:** $1,200 per person × 28 individuals = **$33,600**  

- **Ramiz’s family:** Needs **$1,300** for document processing  

- **Housing support (upon arrival):** Estimated between **$500–$1,500 per family**  

We deeply appreciate your ongoing prayers and support during this critical time. Your kindness and generosity are making an immense difference in securing safety for our family.  

With gratitude and hope,