ABC of OCC - I

I is for integrity - Samaritan's Purse is a Christian organisation which is greatly respected in all the countries across the world in which it works. The Operation Christmas Child project is open to people from all walks of life, faith, race and ethnic background and the boxes are given to needy children unconditionally. Over many years Samaritan’s Purse has provided aid to suffering people of many different religions, including Muslims, in countries throughout the world. They do not let their religious beliefs be a barrier; indeed, it encourages them to reach out and help anyone in need of assistance.

Samaritan’s Purse was active in Iraq, providing supplies and equipment to Al-Yarmouk Hospital in Baghdad. To quote its director, Dr Mahdi Jasim Moosa, who is a Muslim, interviewed about Samaritan’s Purse: "They were very easy to work with. Please, tell them we're so grateful. They said they would be back - and we hope they come back. Workers with Samaritan’s Purse didn’t preach or attempt to convert people".

It is upsetting sometimes to see that the good work that Samaritans' Purse does is undermined by rumour and speculation by people who hide behind websites to tell their lies. I speak as someone who has seen their good work at first hand and I am always fully comfortable with what SP do. There! off my soap box now...