GOPA-DERD

The Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development (DERD), is the charitable arm of and is affiliated to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East (GOPA) established in 1994 is currently the largest faith-based and vetted low-risk organization. Through offices and service centers spread across the entire Syrian geography, GOPA-DERD’s staff and out-reach mobile teams implement a wide range of programs in 14 governorates in Syria, that address all the needs of those affected, IDPs and refugee returnees. After reaching global media visibility and recognition, GOPA-DERD and through its bilateral agreements with international partner organizations, GOPA-DERD reaches the largest number of beneficiaries, at an increasing pace with the passing of the years.