Caring Report 2025—Middle East

Efforts to expand health care in rural Egypt are improving access to quality medical care for many communities. In 2025, the Church supported the construction of the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre, a cardiology hospital, to help meet this need. The facility will also offer an internship program, giving locals opportunities for career growth while they provide for their families.

To support food security in the region, the Church donated to Rahma Worldwide to provide baby formula, food baskets, hygiene items, and more for mothers and babies in both Syria and Yemen. The Church also financially supported the Son of Man Association’s efforts to feed hungry families and displaced people in Lebanon, offering relief and hope in the face of challenging conditions.

The Church supports vulnerable populations—including women and children—by working with organizations like ShelterBox, Al-Hussein Society, and the Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training. Together, the Church and these organizations address immediate needs while also promoting long-term self-reliance.

In 2025, President Susan H. Porter of the Primary General Presidency visited Jordan and viewed the Al-Hussein orphanage, which the Church has supported in the past by providing equipment, items, and funds to create more comfortable living conditions for the children there.

“The staff’s love and devoted service were evident as we … interacted with the children. You could see the light in their eyes,” said President Porter.