WCA Summer Trip to Turabdin, 13 – 21 August 2023
Book your ticket now to be one of the fortunate Arameans who will embark on an incredible summer vacation in Turabdin! Immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient cities, villages, churches, and monasteries, while experiencing unforgettable moments such as the Arbo Vigil, and lively parties in Ehwo and Midyat. The renowned singer Ishok Yakub will ensure a truly enjoyable time!
TurAbdin: A Journey Home 5.0
Be part of the 50 Arameans who will enjoy a unique spiritual and cultural journey to Turabdin in Southeast Türkiye from 11-18 April 2023! By experiencing Passion Week and celebrating Pascha/Resurrection Sunday/Easter in this ancient Aramean Christian region in Aramaic, the mother language of Jesus, you will create amazing and unforgettable memories.
New WCA Project in Tur-Abdin - Sustaining the Aramean Village School of DeirQubbe
Only two Aramean families remain in DeirQubbe. They are struggling to preserve their village because neighboring Kurds are trying to chase them away and seize their lands. They deserve our full support in this concerning matter and in educating its children to be educated in their Aramaic mother tongue.
Fundraising Campaign: Urgent Help For The Victims Of The Earthquakes In Syria and Tuerkiye
Arameans worldwide are responding in full solidarity with the victims of the devastating earthquakes (measured 7.8 on the Richter scale) that have struck our home countries since early this morning, particularly in Southeast Türkiye and Syria!Therefore, we call upon all those who are deeply concerned about those in need and who want to relieve the pain and suffering of the (homeless) victims during these snowy winterdays.
WCA Christmas Week 2022
Building on last year's initiative, the WCA Christmas Week 2022 was a great success. The WCA, its Federations and Suryoyo Sat raised €74.500 as Christmas gifts for Arameans in the homeland. About 400 children from Qamishli in Northeast Syria and 709 children from Turabdin in Southeast Türkiye received shoes, sweaters, trousers, etc.: the places are Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Mardin, Midyat, Bsorino, Sare (Gawayto), Mzizah, Iwardo, Midin, Beth Zabday (Azekh), Arkah (Harabale), Hah, Bekusyone (Beth Kustan), DeirQubbe, Kfarze, Gündike (Qritho di 'Ito), Marbobo, Birguriya, Nsibin.
WCA Solar Energy Project Maskanah - second report
VIDEO | The following video gives an update about WCA's Solar Energy Project in Maskanah near the city of Homs in Syria. 75 big solar panels have been purchased and will be used to irrigate 400,000 m2 of agricultural land that will produce almonds, grapes, olives and more.
Traditional Easter Celebration in Turabdin, 11-18 April 2023
Book your ticket now to become one of the 50 lucky Arameans who will enjoy a Traditional Easter Celebration in the Turabdin region in Southeast Türkiye! During an ALL-INCLUSIVE 8-day spiritual and cultural journey home, you will experience the Passion Week and Easter in Aramaic, the language of Jesus.
BACK TO THE ROOTS TRIP: TUR-ABDIN. Connecting Young Diaspora Arameans to their Homeland
WCA and its Youth Academy are inviting 25 young Arameans from Europe, whose (grand)parents were born in Tur-Abdin, to apply for an ALL-INCLUSIVE 9-day tour in this ancient Aramean region in Southeast Türkiye: from 5-13 November 2022!
WCA Christmas Week 2021
This year, WCA has introduced the WCA Christmas Week 2021. Joined by WCA's partners, namely its Member Federations and Suryoyo Sat, each year during Christmas WCA and its partners will send Christmas gifts to Arameans in the homeland. This year, more than 500 Aramean children have enjoyed beautiful presents: from Qamishli in Northeast Syria to various towns and villages in the Tur-Abdin region in Southeast Turkey (Arkah, Beth Qustan/Boqusyone, Bsorino, Midin Hah, Deir Qubbe, Kfarze and Midyat). At the same time, WCA has sent personal gifts to the homes of its distinguished members and sponsors. Below are impressions from the WCA Christmas Week 2021.
