…as we sing in the Christmas carol ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’, reminding us that Jesus is the light of the world who brings life to all people. His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
We are to shine as lights for Jesus in the darkness of this world. Let your light shine this Christmas by giving a gift that will help brothers and sisters overseas to shine among their communities like stars in the sky.
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Your gift can provide:
- a refuge for young women In Indonesia with unexpected pregnancies
- a safe home for women & children in India fleeing domestic violence
- job skills training for young women in poor rural areas of Tanzania
- education for children in the brick kilns of Pakistan
…and more.
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Help our partners in India, Indonesia, Tanzania, Pakistan, and beyond to bring
the light & life of Jesus to the poor, orphaned, widowed, oppressed, and afflicted.
Give the gift of a brighter future and a hope-filled life to women and children like:
Give the gift of a brighter future and a hope-filled life to women and children like:
Give the gift of a brighter future and a hope-filled life to women and children like:
Give the gift of a brighter future and a hope-filled life to women and children like:
Give the gift of a brighter future and a hope-filled life to women and children like:
Give the gift of a brighter future and a hope-filled life to women and children like:
Give the gift of a brighter future and a hope-filled life to women and children like:
Ririn
When Ririn fell pregnant at 18 years old, she was unmarried, scared to tell her family, and got fired from her job. RUTH Foundation provided a refuge to safely deliver and care for her baby. They offered shelter, counselling, pastoral support, pre and postnatal care, and help with finding work. “God has a bright future for us…there’s always hope with God.”
Lydia & Leora
Lydia was abused and abandoned by her husband. Bangalore Women’s Safehouse gave her and her daughter a safe home where they could receive pastoral care, counselling, medical support, and legal aid. Lydia was offered a safe job at the onsite bakery and also helps with shelter admin, while Leora attends a local Christian school.
Ameria
Life in a poor rural village was tough for Ameria until she was given the opportunity to attend Muleba Ladies College in the Diocese of Lweru. Now she’s learning sewing, soap making, gardening, and basic business skills. She’ll be equipped to earn an income when she graduates next year. “May God be praised for giving me such a chance to study [job] skills.”
Samuel
Samuel’s family live on the brick kilns, making mud bricks in the heat and dust all day to pay off generations of family debt. He now attends a Miracle Ministries School, helping to break the cycle of poverty. Neither his widowed mother or grandmother had the opportunity to go to school. His is the first generation in their family to receive an education.
Sowmya
Sowmya married young and was abused by her husband. Finally, she escaped and ended up outside a church. A woman leaving the church after a prayer meeting, took her under her wing and referred her to Bangalore Women’s Safehouse. Sowmya now has a safe and loving place to call home and leads the baking team at the Bread of Life Bakery.
Intan
Her partner left her and she was rejected by family when she fell pregnant. The teenager felt profoundly alone – like no one acknowledged, accepted, or cared about her. Then she found RUTH Foundation. They provided support, she safely delivered her daughter, and was offered a job. Loneliness was replaced with community, love, acceptance, and care.
Nimra
Nimra lives and works in the brick kilns, helping her family pay off debt. She was able to learn tailoring skills at the Miracle Ministries Sewing Centre and received a sewing machine when she graduated. Now, she not only makes bricks but is also self-employed, sewing and selling women’s clothing to help improve her family’s living conditions.
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Your gift will bring light & life to women and children in need through:
SAFE HOUSING
HEALTH CARE
JOB SKILLS
EDUCATION
COUNSELLING
PASTORAL CARE
The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5
Give generously and help women and children in need this Christmas!
