For years, the Custody of the Holy Land has been committed to supporting the local Christians to stay, offering them a home or renovating the existing one. This is one of the uses of the Collection of Good Friday.
The mission of the Franciscan friars does not just involve the churches and sanctuaries: even the living stones of the land of the fifth gospel receive special attention, which is translated into support for Christian families and appropriate accommodation. Restructuring work will also offer job opportunities to young people, so they are not forced to emigrate or become victims of fear or anxiety.