About us

Embrace the Middle East Charity has over 160 years of experience working with the most vulnerable and marginalised communities in the Middle East. We work alongside Christian partners in the region to help them make a tangible difference to their communities.

Our partners work in areas such as advocacy, education, health and community
development projects, helping people of all faiths and none to free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice. We currently work with partners in Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel and Palestine.

Embrace the Middle East Trading has three main objectives:

To raise financial support for the projects of Embrace the Middle East CharityTo raise the profile of Embrace the Middle East Charity through our trading activitiesTo provide a market for products handcrafted by entrepreneurs and local enterprises in the Middle East

Embrace the Middle East Trading is a wholly owned subsidiary of Embrace the Middle East Charity.

You will find a range of unique gifts and items, many of which are Fairtrade, fairly-traded or eco-friendly, on our web shop, as well as inspiring books and exclusive church and small group resources.

By shopping with Embrace, you are changing lives! You are helping Middle Eastern
Christians and helping to support the life-changing projects they run.

So enjoy shopping with us today, knowing your purchases make a real difference!

Thank you for your ongoing support.