Dear supporters, Ravaging entire communities and leaving hundreds of thousands dead in its wake, the brutal Syrian conflict has had a devastating impact on the lives of countless people across the nation. The war has taken an even greater toll on the children of Syria. Many can barely remember life prior to the conflict, and … Continued
Dear supporters, Despite having faced many different challenges in recent years, including a deluge of refugees coming in from Syria as a result of the civil war and an ISIS invasion in the nation’s northeast, Lebanon is an anchor of stability in the Middle East and an important US partner. While ISIS has been repelled … Continued
Over the last several years, we’ve been teaming up with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Directorate and US civil affairs teams on a whole host of assistance projects. Together, our joint efforts have fostered good governance, brought diverse communities together, and reinforced the LAF’s role as the sole guarantor of security … Continued
Given its stability and strategic geopolitical position in a region characterized by conflict and discord, Jordan has long been an indispensable US partner in the Middle East. The alliance between the two countries stretches back decades. In addition to security cooperation, Jordan and the US work closely on numerous regional issues, including their commitment to … Continued
Dear supporters, I’ve been all over the Middle East checking in on our latest projects and looking to see how Spirit of America can better support US troops and diplomats, help save lives, ease suffering, and increase stability. Here are just a few of the recent projects we’ve been working on: In Syria… SoA is … Continued
Dear supporters, Spirit of America is helping provide clean water to the citizen of Raqqa, Syria, a top priority for the US troops operating in the recently liberated former capital of the Islamic State. We are doing this by distributing lightweight and portable water filtration systems that can purify up to 4,755 gallons of water. … Continued