Life was hard and lonely for Amira, a Palestinian Christian. Being a divorced single mother, she lived near Bethlehem with her young son Ramzi. And the weak Palestinian economy only added to her worries about survival, as she worked two or three jobs to support her family.
“In the West Bank, we don’t have a law that protects single moms, or social security that I can get some assistance from,” she explained. So, she has been on her own, trying to make ends meet, and caring for her son—including cooking, and helping with homework—without a break. She was exhausted, saying, “It was like 24-7. I don’t have a Sunday, a Monday, a Saturday…”
Even worse, Ramzi suffered from a debilitating eye condition. He struggled with reading, headaches, and low self-esteem, and the kids bullied him at school. And now, he needed urgent eye surgery. With all these challenges, Amira was desperate. But friends like you were there for her and her son.
Through CBN Israel, compassionate donors provided Ramzi’s life-changing operation. And when our staff discovered Amira had been sleeping on a mattress on the floor, they brought her the basic furniture and appliances she couldn’t afford—along with nutritious food. Thankfully, Ramzi’s successful procedure has made his confidence soar—and Amira found a better job!
She is thrilled, saying, “Ramzi’s eyes are amazing. I’m so grateful and thankful!” And your gifts to CBN Israel can deliver relief and joy to others in need. You can be there with groceries, housing, essentials, medical aid, and more.
And your support can bring hope to those who feel abandoned—to elderly Holocaust survivors, war victims, and new immigrant families.
Please help us reach out to those in crisis!
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