The Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development (DERD) is a nonprofit organization belonging to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East. The DERD operates from the Patriarchate located in the old city of Damascus.

Learn more about the DERD and UNHCR Summer Camp program!

On May 1, the Department organized a large barbeque for beneficiaries from the Capacity Building Program.

Learn about the Department's Syrian Relief efforts

Many people's lives have been positively affected by the programs offered by the Department. There are some real success stories that we would like to share with you.

An Appeal from the Primate of the Antiochian Orthodox Church