Suicide Cases Rise Sharply In Tajikistan

Tajikistan reported 364 cases of suicide and attempted suicide in 2025, which is 48 more than in 2024, according to the Committee on Women and Family Affairs. Of these, 254 were completed suicides, and 110 were attempts. Most cases involved women and underage girls, including 49 minors, showing a worrying rise compared to the previous [...]

Hope For The Rohingya

The Rohingya are one of the largest unreached people groups in the world. They come from Myanmar, but the government does not recognize them as citizens and has persecuted them for many years. Because of violence and fear, millions of Rohingya have been forced to leave their homes. Many now live in large refugee camps [...]

Strict Law And Quiet Life In Brunei

Brunei is a small but wealthy country where strict religious law strongly shapes daily life. It is ruled by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who has full power over the government and the law. Brunei follows a national system based on Malay culture, Islam, and loyalty to the monarchy. Over the years, the Sultan has introduced stricter [...]

Growing Faith: Christianity In Vietnam

The Christian faith in Vietnam has been growing under the radar during the years of warfare, suffering, and transition. During the Vietnam War, the number of churches was small, and some Christians needed to disband or go underground. There was a time of difficulty in Vietnam after the war, and religion was under close observation. [...]

Exploitation Of Children By Korean Tourists In Laos

In Laos, many children and teenagers are forced into sex work by some Korean men. Older men, often over 50, stay for weeks or months in bars, clubs, and brothels looking for young girls. They share photos, videos, and messages online to organize this exploitation. Some men even seek girls as young as seven. Drugs [...]

Barriers To Justice For Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Survivors In Tajikistan

Gender-based violence (GBV) in Tajikistan is still a serious problem, even though the government has adopted some laws and policies. Many survivors, especially women, find it hard to get justice and protection because the law does not treat domestic violence as a crime on its own, and marital rape is not clearly recognized. Survivors often [...]

Hope For Rural Communities

In the rural areas of the Philippines, many small Muslim communities are considered “the unreached,” which means they have little or no access to the Gospel and few resources to meet basic needs. Missionaries are working to reach these communities by showing care and building trust. They face challenges such as unfamiliar languages, different cultures, [...]

Exploitation Of Children By Korean Tourists In Laos

In Laos, many children and teenagers are forced into sex work by some Korean men. Older men, often over 50, stay for weeks or months in bars, clubs, and brothels looking for young girls. They share photos, videos, and messages online to organize this exploitation. Some men even seek girls as young as seven. Drugs [...]

The Unreached Mission

Many people in the world have never heard about Jesus or the message Christians believe. These individuals are referred to as unreached or unengaged people groups. They are not far away by choice, but by lack of access: they have no churches, no missionaries, and no known believers among them. It is not that they [...]

The Dusuns In Brunei

In Brunei, the Dusuns are an ethnic minority mostly living in the Tutong District. They traditionally follow animist beliefs and worship a spirit god called Derato. Their main religious ritual is called Temarok, held after the rice harvest. Another important event is Adau Gayoh, celebrated on May 1st. Many Dusuns have now converted to Islam [...]

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