Who is this program for? Who is eligible to apply?

The Damascus Summer Encounter program is designed for participants of all ages, faith traditions, and nationalities who feel called to serve and build relationships with the peoples of the Middle East.

Middle East Fellowship is a Christian nonprofit but the program is open to and designed for peoples of all backgrounds and faiths. Candidates under the age of 18 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Some nationalities will have extreme difficulties obtaining a Syrian visa and may, as a result, not be able to participate in the program.