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Our Missions

Working alongside Christians in the East

Since 1856, L’Œuvre d’Orient has been supporting Eastern Christians and vulnerable populations in the countries where they live. Working closely with communities on the ground, our organization supports projects led by local actors and meets the long-term needs of these communities.

Our work is structured around five main missions: education, health, social assistance, training, and heritage preservation.

Our Areas of Expertise

Education

More than 400 schools receive support from Œuvre d’Orient for children’s education, the reconstruction of school buildings, and educators’ salaries.

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Health Care and Social Services

L’Œuvre d’Orient funds the care of 3 million patients in clinics, hospitals, and facilities for people with disabilities or the elderly.

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Community Outreach

By supporting the formation of men and women religious, Œuvre d’Orient enables priests and religious orders to carry out their daily missions.

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Culture and Heritage

L’Œuvre d’Orient works to preserve the heritage of Eastern Christianity by protecting it in its home countries and promoting awareness of it in France.

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How We Operate

Since its founding, Œuvre d’Orient has carried out its work in collaboration with its partners—the Eastern Catholic Churches and their unique network of stakeholders.

  • Grants Office: review and approval of grant applications.
  • Finance Office: oversight of the budget, cost accounting, and payments.
  • Communications Office: communication strategy and budget.
  • International Office: Sets the overall direction for European development and relations with international organizations.

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Key Figures

  • 23

    Country

  • 76 000

    Donors

  • 70

    Volunteers on a Mission

  • 400

    Religious Communities Receiving Support

  • 1 250

    Projects per year

10 Reasons to Support Christians in the East

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  • Iraq: Reconstruction and Humanitarian Aid

    After years of conflict, Iraq continues to rebuild, but humanitarian challenges remain. L’Œuvre d’Orient is committed to this transition from humanitarian emergency response to sustainable development solutions, supporting 50 projects totaling 2 million euros in 2024. In the wake of the trauma caused by the Islamic State, it is essential to rebuild infrastructure such as […]

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  • 2025–2026 Projects / Syria: Training and Support for Syrians to Help Them Remain on Their Land

    Syria was one of the first countries to receive aid from the Œuvre d’Orient nearly 170 years ago. The Syrian agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including the high cost of agricultural equipment and a lack of human and financial resources. This situation threatens to plunge Syria into a severe supply crisis, particularly regarding wheat, raising […]

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  • 2025–2026 Projects / Holy Land: Food Security for Families

    Beyond the loss of life, this war has had terrible social consequences. Food and medicine supplies are extremely limited. In the West Bank, more than 3,000 Christians have lost their jobs.To help these families, and in particular to meet their basic needs, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has set up a food voucher program. This […]

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  • 2025–2026 Projects / India: Humanitarian Aid and Development

    With a population of 1.4 billion, India is the world’s most populous country and a young, rapidly growing nation.The Christian community in India, which was evangelized by Saint Thomas, is one of the oldest. It accounts for 2% of the population, or 35 million people. Syro-Malankara and Syro-Malabar Christians, who are a minority throughout the […]

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