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Reem Gonçalves testified in the October 2025 issue of the Anizan Fraternity Bulletin about the dignity that she and her family are working to maintain despite the chaos and war situation in Palestine, in the Holy Land, particularly against the Latin Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza, which is being bombed, massacred, and starved.
Sister Susan renews fundraising for Gaza amid worsening conditions, directing all donations to the Pontifical Mission, trusted for decades in the Holy Land. Their recent aid includes food, tents, water, hygiene kits, medical equipment, and financial help for families. She assures donors that every contribution reaches Gaza’s poorest.
The provincial superior of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne Antide Thouret of the East – Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia, all countries involved in armed conflicts and in a situation of deep social crisis – shared her moving and hopeful testimony during the opening vigil of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life on 8 October 2025 in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Anne Frank’s 1943 words about families torn apart and children returning to find parents gone could be written today by a girl in Gaza.
Dr. Refaat Alathamna, a Bolivian-Palestinian anesthesiologist in Gaza, struggles to protect his five children while treating patients amid war. Displaced multiple times, he survives on donations, without salary or state aid. He appeals for a humanitarian corridor to escape, stressing his neutrality and his mission: saving lives, feeding his family, and holding on to hope.
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne Antide Thouret who live in Khabab are offering all their generosity to help those who managed to flee the area of the clashes and find a place of refuge after a long and painful odyssey.
Genocide is the ultimate crime against humanity and must be confronted without exceptions. Its history reveals patterns of destruction, its legal framework demands accountability, and its moral weight obliges action. Silence becomes complicity; “Never Again” must stand as a universal vow for all peoples, everywhere.
The Daughters of Charity have provided unwavering humanitarian support in Ukraine, offering essential aid such as food, clothing, medical care, and emotional assistance to refugees, vulnerable children, and displaced families. Beyond immediate relief, they foster long-term resilience through education, rehabilitation, and community-building, helping restore dignity and stability to those affected by the ongoing conflict.
In March 2025, Father Tomaž Mavrič visited Ukraine to support the Vincentian communities working amidst the ongoing war. His journey highlighted the resilience of the people, the dedication of the Vincentians, and the urgent need for global solidarity in the face of a continuing humanitarian crisis.
The Daughters of Charity are a steadfast presence in Gaza, dedicating themselves to serving the most vulnerable communities. Their mission encompasses providing medical care, educational support, psychosocial services, and essential supplies to those in dire need.
After losing her home in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Anka Skoryk continued her work with Depaul Ukraine, providing shelter, food, and mental health support to those displaced by the war. As homelessness rises, she emphasizes the urgent need for long-term housing solutions, highlighting new initiatives like a women’s housing project in Odesa to help rebuild lives with dignity and stability.
The Gaza conflict remains one of the most complex and enduring crises in modern history. Amid the chaos, the Daughters of Charity have demonstrated unwavering dedication to humanitarian relief, exemplifying compassion and resilience in the face of adversity.
