India’s American Dream Deported

Pranav* is desolate and breaks down when asked about his American Dream ordeal. He was part of the first batch of deportees from the USA. His story resonates with millions of Indians seeking a better future for their families. With the increasing population and fast-reducing investors, job creation is almost nonexistent. The problem does not [...]

Bhutan’s Sex Workers Seek Safety, Economic Empowerment, and Change

Sex workers in Bhutan face severe challenges, including social stigma, discrimination, violence, and lack of legal protection. Criminalization of sex work discourages them from reporting crimes due to fear of arrest. Many sex workers express a willingness to leave the profession if provided with upskilling opportunities, financial support, and legal aid. A representative working with [...]

Sri Lanka Reports 1,800 Leprosy Cases in a Year: Experts Urge Early Detection and Awareness

Sri Lanka has reported 1,800 cases of leprosy within the past year, with 12% of the affected individuals being children under the age of 15. Health authorities emphasize the importance of early detection and public awareness to prevent further spread. Leprosy, caused by bacterial infection, remains a public health concern despite having a specific cure. [...]

Latest from India

India, the most populous country in the world, is a global economic and technology powerhouse. However, it grapples with poverty, youth unemployment, religious tolerance, press freedom, and government corruption. The Church in India, despite these challenges, has experienced significant unity [...]

Significant Tax Cuts in India to Boost Purchase Power of the Middle Class

The new coalition government in India released its first budget with significant tax cuts for the middle class to restore their purchase power. We pray that taxes on foreign investments will be lowered to boost the economy (The Bible, Psalm 119:98). We pray that the middle class will make good decisions with the extra income [...]

Taliban Raids Sadat-e Jadid Educational Institute

Taliban raided the Sadat-e Jadid Educational Institute in the Daikundi Province and seized educational equipment. All of the staff arrested were released, but the Taliban still has custody of the head of the institution. We pray for the safety of the head of the Sadat-e Jadid Educational Institute. We pray for his release from Taliban [...]

Political Unrest in Bangladesh Gives Islamicists Opportunity to Persecute Minorities

Bangladesh Population: 166.3 million Dominant religion: Sunni Islam Persecution ranking: 30 2024 has been a traumatic year for Muslim Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina won her fourth consecutive term as prime minister on January 8. Her political party, the Awami League, also won 75 percent of all congressional seats. Their opponents, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycotted [...]

URGENT: PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS IN ODISHA, INDIA

India has been a prominent location for Christian missionary work. An Australian Christian missionary, Graham Staines dedicated much of his life to Odisha, India. The focus of his work was on leprosy patients. He arrived in India in 1965 and served them by providing medical care, education, and vocational training. The tragic death of Staines [...]

Praying For a New Gateway in India

Is the term "gateway" meaningful to you? A team of 10 people in a city in India hopes their efforts will help reach the country's 2,000 unreached people groups. This summer, they pray, share the gospel, and discipline new Christian believers. Will they find people willing to listen? [...]

Afghanistan: Where Children Work and Starve

Afghanistan Population: 32,225,560 | Christian percentage: Unknown Dominant religion: Islam | Persecution ranking 10 June 12 was the annual World Day Against Child Labor, which brought scrutiny to every country, especially Afghanistan. Though its percentage of child laborers hasn't changed dramatically in the past couple of years, Afghanistan [...]

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