Assyrian Academic Society Christamas drive

It is that joyous time of year again as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ to join together in the spirit of giving.

It is important not to forget our people, especially the children, during the Christmas season. This is why, the Assyrian Academic Society is , once again, calling upon your generosity to take part in the 'Friends of Nineveh Christmas drive'.

It is especially important this year as many Internally displaced people have fled from the terror stricken cities of Baghdad, Basra and Mosul to the safety of the predominantly Christian Nineveh plains. Many of these displaced peoples came with very little seeking shelter and security and will have no means to provide gifts for their children.

We started this annual Christmas drive in 2004 when almost one thousand children received gifts from your generous contributions. Last year's Christmas drive was a tremendous success as well. We delivered gifts to thousands of children in 6 towns (Bakhdeda, Alqosh, Karmlis, Tel-sqepa, Sharafiya, and Ain-Sifni) . For those who participated, Thank you!

We hope that with your support this year that we double, yet again, the number of children receiving Christmas gifts. Click on the 'Donate' Button below to send your donation.

We are happy to announce that numerous members of parliment in the Netherlands have already donated a substantial amount to this Christmas Drive.

Note that 100% of your online donation via paypal or credit card will go towards purchasing gifts this Christmas season for our Children in the Nineveh Plains. Please act fast as Christmas season is fast approaching. The deadline for sending your donation is December 20th.

We will soon post the donations and the progress as we get closer to our target on our website starting Dec. 10th. http://www.aas.net/fon

In the meantime, please check the video clips below from last years Christmas Drive (Dec. 24-26, 2005):

Donors names on Christmas Tree in Nineveh:

http://aas.net/media/library/donors_05.wvx

Santa Giving presents in Sharafiya:

http://aas.net/media/library/santa_sharafiya.wvx

Santa Giving presents in Bakhdeda:

http://aas.net/media/library/santabkhdeda1.wvx

Santa giving presents in the Hamdaniya hospital Christmas eve:

http://aas.net/media/library/santabkhdeda2.wvx