SSCA | JULY–AUGUST 2026 PROJECT UPDATE

Anchor of Hope

HOPE · DIGNITY · PRESENCE

In the midst of war and brokenness, we stand with families, walk alongside young people, and help hope take root in everyday life.

We believe meaningful support is not only about solving one immediate crisis. It is about being present in someone's hardest moments and letting them know: you are not alone.

Real project photo from the Anna initiative

WHY IT MATTERS

After war, hearts need rebuilding too.

External crises may eventually subside, but anxiety, brokenness, and uncertainty often remain in the daily lives of families and young people.

Real family photo from the Anna initiative REAL PROJECT PHOTO

Mothers carrying the weight alone

Many mothers are facing the pressures of living costs, employment, parenting, health, and family relationships at the same time. In July and August, Anna continued to provide grocery vouchers, household appliances, children's activities, and ongoing family follow-up.

Real project photo from Green Olive summer camp REAL PROJECT PHOTO

Young people growing up in uncertainty

Summer camp, youth gatherings, one-to-one contact, and discipleship create a safe relational space for young people to grow amid instability and gradually take on roles of service and leadership.

All photographs of people shown on this page are real July–August 2026 project records and have been confirmed for public use.

The love of the Gospel must enter real-life circumstances.

“Not just another program, but someone willing to stay and walk alongside.”

GREEN OLIVE · YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Some young people need more than a gathering. They need someone who will stay.

During July and August 2026, Green Olive continued youth gatherings, summer camp, individual contact, and volunteer training. The “Brave Heart” summer camp became a major milestone during this period.

Long-term presence gives young people a place to return to, even when life feels uncertain.
134people

Youth and volunteer leaders reached during this period

45people

Participated in summer camp

20–21people

Regularly engaged in discipleship

12youth

Made first-time or renewed commitments to the Lord at camp

01

8 youth gatherings

A total attendance of 52 across two cities, continuing to build safe and stable relational spaces.

02

Summer camp & discipleship

45 young people joined the summer camp, followed by continued gatherings and individual contact to sustain relationships and growth.

03

Volunteer & youth leader training

15 people joined volunteer training, while young people continue to be equipped in faith, character, and leadership.

LIVES CHANGED

Life change grows one step at a time.

The true fruit of youth ministry is not only attendance, but a change in direction, identity, and purpose.

From struggling with identity to feeling affirmed and comforted

During a quiet moment at summer camp, she experienced deep comfort and later shared, “I feel completely different today.”

Reconnecting with friends and being strengthened in faith before a major life transition

A trip that had previously been interrupted by war finally took place. Through fellowship, worship, and friendship, she found renewed strength for the next stage of life.

ANNA · WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

Behind every grocery voucher is a family being held up for another day.

In July and August, Anna continued providing grocery vouchers to participating families while also offering household appliances, children's summer camp and activity support, home visits, and mothers' groups according to each family's circumstances.

Practical SupportEmotional CareSpiritual Care Long-Term Change
5families

Continue receiving monthly grocery vouchers

3families

Received household appliance assistance

4families

Received children's camp and activity support

5,200₪

Total support for children's activities

01

Monthly grocery vouchers

Five participating families continue to receive supermarket vouchers; total voucher assistance for July and August was ₪5,000.

02

Household appliance assistance

According to actual family needs, three families received essential appliances such as a stove, washing machine, or refrigerator.

03

Support for children’s growth

Four families received help with summer camp and children's activity fees so their children could remain in safe, healthy environments during the summer.

04

Mothers’ groups & family accompaniment

Through home visits, counseling, prayer, worship, sharing, and mutual support, practical help becomes a pathway toward long-term care and restoration.

ONE FAMILY AT A TIME

From receiving help to standing again

When basic financial pressure is eased, mothers gain more emotional space and strength to face their children, their families, and the future.

The children have become more relaxed, more willing to build relationships, and increasingly confident; the family's finances have also become more stable.
— Recent follow-up with Malvina’s family
Sigal

She continues to recover after brain surgery and has gradually begun taking manicure and pedicure clients again as she rebuilds her ability to work.

Lucero

She has completed her degree in education and is seeking stable employment while facing legal pressure related to child custody.

Natali

Following the bankruptcy process, she is gradually reducing financial pressure and rebuilding stability, while her child has also received back-to-school support.

Hannah Anna

She carries the pressure of raising six children largely on her own; the project is supporting the children's musical development and continuing to seek additional resources.

Real photo from an Anna mothers' group gathering

TRUST TAKES TIME

Practical help can become the beginning of trust and long-term care.

In July, the mothers' group focused on inner healing through worship, sharing, ministry time, and mutual support. The gathering created a warm and accepting space, allowing support to go beyond material assistance.

We begin by responding to real needs, build trust and relationship, and then offer emotional and spiritual support within that relationship.

2026 JUL–AUG FUNDING

Ongoing presence requires ongoing resources.

According to the July–August 2026 project reports, both Green Olive and Anna have continued their core work and still face funding needs for the next stage.

Combined annual budgetUS$99,890
Combined amount implementedUS$65,300
Combined reported funding gapUS$33,000

Figures are compiled from the two July–August 2026 project reports. Actual implementation, committed expenses, and exchange rates are subject to project accounting records.

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Anna: US$13,000 funding gap

Families often face rising living costs, employment, health, parenting, and marital pressures at the same time, requiring steady and sustained support.

02

Green Olive: US$20,000 funding gap

Youth gatherings, discipleship, volunteer training, and ongoing follow-up all require stable people and resources to continue.

Family Support

Support grocery vouchers, household appliances, and children's activities

Long-Term Partnership

Sustain long-term accompaniment through giving, prayer, and partnership

GIVE · PRAY · WALK TOGETHER

Become part of the hope.

Every grocery voucher, every children's activity, every youth gathering, and every discipleship relationship is sustained because someone chooses to help carry the work. Giving, prayer, and long-term partnership make continued presence possible.

When giving, you may designate your gift as “Anchor of Hope — Green Olive” or “Anchor of Hope — Anna” so it can be matched more clearly to the intended ministry need.

Giving Information

Organization
中華絲路文化交流協會 (SSCA)
Bank / Postal Code
700 (Taichung Nanhe Road Post Office)
Account No.
00214550253614
Registration No.
6084-5669
Post Office Tel.
04-2261-6535

TOGETHER, WE ANCHOR HOPE

May we become instruments in God's hands together,
bringing hope, dignity, and love to families and young people who need it most.

Become Part of the Hope
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