Nasarean.org
Unexploded ordnance lying on rubble and wet ground

Our Story

Our Story

We began with the simple belief, inspired by prayer, that persecuted Christians need a voice through advocacy, and practical help to keep them in their native lands. Through years of experience with local communities, we have built a small, unique charity, supported entirely by donations. Real lives, real people, real families, helped by our voice and action.

Our Mission

Empowering Communities Through Action

The mission is simple, practical and straightforward: to aid and advocate for persecuted Christians throughout the world, with a particular focus on the Middle East, the cradle of Christianity. Advocacy is the principal work of Fr. Ben, the only priest in the world dedicated to this full time mission - speaking, writing, media - to raise awareness and offer solutions. Aid is focused on mini micro-financing small families businesses, to enable Christians to stay in their native lands, not emigrate, and build a future for their children.

Fr. Ben with a member of the community

Our Values

What Drives Us Forward

Transparency

We operate with openness and integrity, ensuring our supporters can clearly see how resources are used and the impact they create.

Faith in Action

Our work is rooted in faith and expressed through practical support that strengthens and uplifts persecuted Christian communities.

Empowerment Through Opportunity

We believe the most sustainable way to support communities is by equipping people to build their own livelihoods.

Our People

Core Team

Our Founder

Father Benedict Kiely
Father Benedict Kiely

Our Advisory Board

His Eminence Cardinal Raymond Burke
His Eminence Cardinal Raymond Burke
Michael Knowles
Michael Knowles
Ambassador Alberto Miguel Fernandez
Ambassador Alberto Miguel Fernandez
Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell
Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell
Albert, 12th Prince of Thurn und Taxis
Albert, 12th Prince of Thurn und Taxis
Fr. Julian Large
Fr. Julian Large
Jacqueline Halbig von Schleppenbach
Jacqueline Halbig von Schleppenbach
Nadine Maenza
Nadine Maenza
Dame Rachel de Souza
Dame Rachel de Souza
Sir Christian Sweeting
Sir Christian Sweeting

Our Board of Directors

Mike Casey
Mike Casey
Jim Brochhausen
Jim Brochhausen
Esbert Cardenas
Esbert Cardenas
John Clark
John Clark
Elizabeth Hartnett
Elizabeth Hartnett
Joe O’Farrell
Joe O’Farrell
Families rebuilding their livelihoods
501(c)3 Registered Charity — EIN 81-3028517

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Stand with persecuted Christians in the Middle East and beyond

Your support equips families in the Middle East with the tools they need to rebuild their livelihoods. Together we can make a difference.

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