The 2025 NCM Christmas Project will provide hope for children in Jordan and Lebanon through Nazarene schools that provide more than just education—they offer a chance to grow, heal, and thrive.

In Jordan, although 97% of elementary-aged children are enrolled in school, dropout rates remain a concern as students grow older—especially among those from low-income families or those who are refugees. In Lebanon, a variety of barriers to education surround refugee children who are often denied enrollment in traditional schools due to discrimination, language barriers, and financial hardship. At the same time, the country’s ongoing economic crisis and persistent security threats affect nearly all students, making it nearly impossible for many families to afford tuition and uniform fees.

To meet these needs, Nazarene schools in the Middle East serve students from kindergarten through high school—many of whom are refugees from Syria and Iraq, displaced by war and violence. The schools offer an affordable, quality education alongside spiritual care that includes daily scripture reading, prayer, and weekly chapel services, creating a place where learning and faith go hand in hand.

The local community, including nearby Nazarene churches, plays a key role in supporting the school community, offering prayer, emotional care, and a chance to grow in faith. Often, teens enrolled in the schools become regular church youth group attenders due to the connection to the school. Some families of students also receive food vouchers, psychological support, medical care, and other wholistic assistance through local churches.

When you give to the 2025 NCM Christmas Project, you’ll open doors for children from across the Middle East to receive an education, build lasting relationships, access healthcare, and grow in faith. Your generosity makes it possible for these children to experience God’s love and care, giving them the hope of a brighter, stronger future.

Will you help unbox hope and give the gift of learning this Christmas?
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RAMI’S STORY

Rami* is a 15-year-old student in 9th grade who has attended the Nazarene school for nine years. He lives with his parents and two siblings in a modest home, and his family has always valued education and faith as foundations for a better future.

When Rami first joined the school, he struggled academically and often lost motivation. Studying felt difficult and he sometimes doubted his ability to improve. But over time, with the constant encouragement of his teachers and the support of his classmates, Rami began to change. The positive atmosphere at the school helped him believe in himself and work harder each day.

Through patience, guidance, and dedication, Rami transformed into a diligent and confident student. He now participates actively in lessons, helps others, and shows great progress in all subjects. His teachers describe Rami as polite, hardworking, and a role model for his peers.

“When I was younger, I didn’t believe I could be good at school,” said Rami. “But my teachers at the Nazarene school kept believing in me. They always told me I could do it—and now I know they were right.”

Rami says the school feels like a second home—a place where he feels loved, supported, and inspired to reach his goals. His story shows how the ministry of Nazarene schools in the Middle East continues to change lives by giving students hope, confidence, and the chance to succeed.

*Names are changed for protection.