Iraqi Christians are the indigenous children of Bet-Nahrain (ancient Mesopotamia), the land between two rivers. Most have become accustomed to living under religious discrimination, threat, persecution, and violence. In particular, with the intervention of the United States in Iraq in 2003, the Assyrians of Iraq, who are also called Chaldean and Syriacs (depending on their Christian denominational affiliation), became a target of Islamic radicalism.
In 2006, as we watched attacks on churches in Baghdad, we were outraged by the lack of attention given to the crisis faced by the Christians. This was the day we decided to be a voice for Christians in Iraq.
After meeting the late Francis Cardinal George of the Archdiocese of Chicago, accompanied by much prayer, in 2007 we established Iraqi Christian Relief Council. Our team committed to take the responsibility of spreading the word about the brutal treatment of the Christians in Iraq from that day forward. In 2009, we became a 501(c)(3) organization registered in the state of Illinois. Today our work consists of humanitarian aid, advocacy, prayer, support, and education. We travel extensively throughout the world on behalf of the persecuted Christians of Iraq to raise awareness about their current circumstances.
Despite the cruel ISIS attacks in 2014, we’ve witnessed the Christians remain steadfast in their faith in the Lord and countless hold on to their rich Assyrian heritage. We and those who are made of aware of this plight are continually moved by the passion and perseverance of this ancient and indigenous community.
In July of 2007, immediately after one of her meetings with the Archdiocese of Chicago, our founder and president, Juliana Taimoorzy, decided to write a letter to God and plead for His help.
With the Grace of God and through the generosity of thousands of people of conscience, we have been able to impact hundreds of thousands of lives in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, India, Afghanistan, Australia, France, Canada, Armenia, and throughout the United States of America.
Our work is funded through the generosity of individuals, churches, foundations, and businesses. We are able to accomplish our mission only because of the generosity of people like you.