International Needs New Zealand. www.InternationalNeeds.org.nz

FEBRUARY

2016

Just like you, I have watched the huge numbers of refugees from war-torn Syria and those of poverty stricken parts of Africa, arriving in Europe in their boatloads, with the dream of starting a new life.

I must confess that sometimes I get “compassion fatigue” at the enormous need in the world and it is true especially in the case of the Syrian refugees.

Many of us became overwhelmed when we saw photos of the lifeless body of Aylan Kurdi who was found on the beach near Bodrum in Turkey. Photos of the tiny boy have been plastered all over social media causing an outcry around the world. As we looked at the photos we thought of our own children and grandchildren and how innocent they are. Humanitarian displacement is all about people, especially children, who are su�ering due to no fault of their own.

As I read the Scriptures I discovered several passages about Syrians — I discovered they hold a special place in Jesus heart. In the earliest days of Jesus' ministry when he was in the north of Galilee, he reached out to the Syrians. Matthew 4, verse 24 “Then his fame went throughout Syria and they bought to Him all the sick people. . . and he healed them.”

We also know the early church planted new congregations at a very early date in Syria (Acts 15v23) and Syria is where Paul began his ministry(Galatians 1v21).

So, my conclusion, is that as Syria holds a special place in God’s heart therefore it should also hold a special place in mine! We have countries in our global partnership that care for Syrian refugees. In Egypt, many of the Syrian refugees live in a new city called 'Sixth of October' where we have a ministry reaching out to misplaced families. In Turkey our leaders work with local churches, caring for refugees on the Syrian Turkish border.

We also have another kind of refugee — survivors of the Nepali earthquake of April 25, 2015. As the world stage shifts to other emergencies where there are other needs, it is so easy to forget the Nepali people, who are without resources and are unable to rebuild their lives. Many are still living in temporary shelters.

This appeal is to reach out to refugees. We may not be able to help every one, but those we do help will be eternally grateful. Please stand with us as we seek to reach out to refugees Nepal, Turkey and Syria in Jesus name.

Your friend in Christ,

Gradon HarveyExecutive director

Charities Commission Registration CC10941

40YEARS

Syrians and Nepalesewith no roof this winter

On the banks of the Nile River in the shadow of thegreat pyramids of Giza in Egypt a new city has grown.

This isKhaled

Zohrais six

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Zohra's mother was shot and killed in front of her as the family were escaping the terror of ISIS. Zohra weeps uncontrollably as she recalls seeing this happen and running for her life. Nathan and the International Needs Team in Egypt visited her recently and this is what he said, "we visited Zohra and her family in the refugee camp; they live in one tent, sleeping on the �oor in very cold temperatures. I �rst met Zohra as she was sitting in front of the tent. She was crying. I asked her what was wrong? I miss my mum was her reply. She then proceeded to tell me her story. Her answer broke my heart. We cannot replace her mum but we can help with giving them food, blankets and medicine."

Khaled's father died trying to protect him, his mother, sister and three younger brothers from ISIS. They now live in the refugee camp in Sixth of October city. Khaled is only 10 years old and as he is the oldest male, now he carries the enormous burden of having to provide for his mother and siblings. He has hired himself out as a labourer and has to work 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm. He is paid a few dollars a week for this. Nathan visited the family and this was his response "when I met Khaled I saw a boy with a

broken heart, having to grow up too fast. As Khaled does not go to school he has no future. We helped the family with some

money and food. We will follow up with the family and try to help and encourage as much as we can."

The city is called Sixth of October and is the technological Centre of Egypt. Among the high class hotels, glass o�ce towers and polished universities there is another city.

This city is now home to a great number of Syrian refugees. These families �ed the terror and brutality of war and have been �ooding into Egypt over the last two years. At present they number around half a million people.

Most of these families left everything they owned behind them, in Syria.

Many of them lost one or both of their parents during the war. These are families made up of 4 or 5 young children, with only one parent to take care of them their future looks bleak.

In Egypt, most of them live in appalling conditions. They have not been able to secure any job or work to earn a living.

The harsh reality is that these broken and battered people have had to rely on organisations such as International Needs to receive aid. This aid could be in the form of clothing, food, medicine and shelter and if they can’t get these essentials from us they will simply die.

“One life at a time” is our

motto. Can we count

on your help today?

Your gift of $40.00 will ensure that children like Zohra, Khaled and their brothers and sisters will receive help and assistance. Will you help us save these children and let them know that they are not alone?

Turkish frontier...cold, harsh and in need

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Thank you.

Just like you, I have watched the huge numbers of refugees from war-torn Syria and those of poverty stricken parts of Africa, arriving in Europe in their boatloads, with the dream of starting a new life.

I must confess that sometimes I get “compassion fatigue” at the enormous need in the world and it is true especially in the case of the Syrian refugees.

Many of us became overwhelmed when we saw photos of the lifeless body of Aylan Kurdi who was found on the beach near Bodrum in Turkey. Photos of the tiny boy have been plastered all over social media causing an outcry around the world. As we looked at the photos we thought of our own children and grandchildren and how innocent they are. Humanitarian displacement is all about people, especially children, who are su�ering due to no fault of their own.

As I read the Scriptures I discovered several passages about Syrians — I discovered they hold a special place in Jesus heart. In the earliest days of Jesus' ministry when he was in the north of Galilee, he reached out to the Syrians. Matthew 4, verse 24 “Then his fame went throughout Syria and they bought to Him all the sick people. . . and he healed them.”

We also know the early church planted new congregations at a very early date in Syria (Acts 15v23) and Syria is where Paul began his ministry(Galatians 1v21).

So, my conclusion, is that as Syria holds a special place in God’s heart therefore it should also hold a special place in mine! We have countries in our global partnership that care for Syrian refugees. In Egypt, many of the Syrian refugees live in a new city called 'Sixth of October' where we have a ministry reaching out to misplaced families. In Turkey our leaders work with local churches, caring for refugees on the Syrian Turkish border.

We also have another kind of refugee — survivors of the Nepali earthquake of April 25, 2015. As the world stage shifts to other emergencies where there are other needs, it is so easy to forget the Nepali people, who are without resources and are unable to rebuild their lives. Many are still living in temporary shelters.

This appeal is to reach out to refugees. We may not be able to help every one, but those we do help will be eternally grateful. Please stand with us as we seek to reach out to refugees Nepal, Turkey and Syria in Jesus name.

Your friend in Christ,

Gradon HarveyExecutive director

International Needs has been providing comfort for the Syrian refugees in Turkey. Many of the refugees (most of them children) have seen horri�c and terrifying violence.

IN has been delivering food, medicines and much needed encouragement and support to the many thousands of families that huddle together in tents and modi�ed shipping containers.

This year's winter on the Syrian Turkish Frontier is proving to be a brutal one. Behnan and his team have asked us to help provide 148 children with warm winter coats. For only $40.00 you can help a child keep warm and healthy. The children are innocent casualties of ISIS' war and unfortunately they are the ones su�ering the most.

The warm coats along with supplies of food, medicine and other necessities will enable the children to stay alive and to know that people from the other side of the world care for them.

Will you help keep a child warm this winter

Below is the most recent report from the Executive Director of International Needs in Turkey, Behnan:

“Greetings. These children came from Syria. Some of the children have lost their fathers in war, in Syria. They came with their mothers. They settle in primitive camps, no help from the government. They are in terrible need. They need warm clothes, food and medicine. Last week people from the Ministry of Education came to register the children for school. The parents said no, because the Christians will help us. That was a wonderful witness. We were at the camp last Monday. The people at the camp came to us and said, We �ed to Turkey to a Muslim country, but the Christians help us. This was also wonderful.

During our visit to the camp, a lady gathered the children and gave each child a paper and a pencil and said write or draw what you like. A 12 year old boy who cannot write or read, drew simply a man on the cross. When I asked him, who is this man? He answered, This man is the one who will stop the war in Syria.”

Behnan

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Earthquake devastationcontinues to wreak havoc...

Can you give today?

The devastating April 2015 earthquake in Nepal left millions without a home. Political tensions and border blockades have pushed up the prices of commodities such as petrol, food products, and clothes. There is no money to build new houses.

Nine long months later many families are living in temporary sheds, tents and half completed shacks. Unfortunately the most e�ected are the children. They lost everything in

the quake and now as winter wraps its icy arms around them the need for warm clothes and additional food is even more prevalent.

For your gift of $40.00 you will ensure that a child in Nepal will receive warm clothes and a double blanket or washable quilt.

One of our team members in Nepal, Rabindra Subba says this. . .

The 7.9 earthquakes and the aftershocks that hit our country

have left scars on the face of the land and in the hearts of our people. The scars are so deep that it may take decades to recover. The earthquake damaged my home and I had to stay in an open space (open veranda) for more than 50 nights with my wife and 3 children. I have experienced �rst hand how di�cult it is to spend a freezing cold night with no warm clothes and no blanket or quilt. The money that is donated will be used to buy each child a double blanket or washable quilt. This (blanket or quilt) can be utilized by a family to protect themselves from cold during nights. Please help us.

Please do not delay, a gift of $40.00 ensures a child and their family stay warm during the cold Himalayan nights.

Freephone: 0800 4 NEEDS (63337) • PO Box 1165, Tauranga 3140 • Email: ed@internationalneeds.org.nz • www.internationalneeds.org.nz

Project Code: EGChild16

1 Syrian Refugee Children in EgyptYour gift of $40.00 will ensure that children will receive help and assistance.

Project Code: TRChild16

2 Syrian Refugee Children in TurkeyFor only $40.00 warm coats, food, medicine and other necessities will enable the children to stay alive

Project Code: NPChild16

3 Nepal Children Earthquake Pack A gift of $40.00 ensures a child and their family stay warm during the cold Himalayan nights