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Become a WCA Sponsor - Make a Difference!

As WCA celebrates its 40th anniversary year, your generous sponsorship will empower us to support more exciting projects in Turabdin and beyond. Embrace this golden opportunity to demonstrate your unwavering commitment to your community, while amplifying your caring spirit and brand.

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.

Join WCA's 40th Anniversary Writing Contest

Are you passionate about the Aramean people and eager to make a difference? Your words hold great power. Be a changemaker and join our writing contest as we celebrate WCA’s 40th anniversary!

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 Turabdin Scholarship 2023 is now open!

We are delighted to announce that we will support 15 new Aramean students from Turabdin, an ancient Aramean region in Southeast Türkiye, starting on 1 September 2023! Hopefully, at least 10 more students will follow later this year.

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!

 

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