When ISIS captured the town of Qaraqosh in Iraq, thousands – many of them Christians – were forced to flee. Sadly, some did not make it out; others could not survive the journey. Today, Qaraqosh, once home to Iraq’s largest Christian community, is believed to be emptied of Christians.
Hanna Bakos was one of the thousands who fled Qaraqosh with her three children and relatives in search for refuge. When we met her in Beirut, Lebanon during our relief distribution for Iraqi Christian refugees, she voluntarily came forward to share her story with us. She spoke as one in affliction and yet, clothed with strength and dignity.
Hanna's Story
Hearing Hanna’s story and that of many others, the Bible Society is raising support to continue giving towards the needs of those in the Middle East.