In the highlands of northern Thailand, families in Karen hill tribe communities are finding new ways to strengthen their livelihoods through farming. For one woman, that started with learning how to make better use of something she already had. Her…
In Prakash Tekadi- an informal settlement on the outskirts of Mumbai in India, staying connected to education can be difficult when families are facing the daily pressures of poverty. Rising living costs have pushed some families to work longer hours…
Growing up in an economically disadvantaged community in Cavite, south of Manila, Catherine faced challenges that could easily have prevented her from completing her studies. She had come to know Jesus and was baptised through the work of Christ Reaching…
When Ruth began her field placement at the Emmanuel Foundation in Indonesia, she arrived with a strong interest in children with special needs and inclusive education. Over six months of serving, God reshaped her heart and reminded her that every…
In the Indian community of Prakash Tekadi, women are gaining more than reading and writing skills. They are gaining confidence for everyday life. Supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP), this project is implemented through…
Rowan (name changed for privacy) and his wife know what it means to faithfully serve their community. Living in a village in the Bandarban Hill region of Bangladesh, they have spent much of their lives farming the land and growing…
In the Christian faith, we are reminded that the story of the cross and resurrection is not distant history. It continues to unfold in lives transformed by grace. For Nai Thaung Myint, one of our partners in Thailand, that transformation…
At the International Christian College of Manila (ICCM), students arrive with many different stories. Some come directly from church communities, eager to prepare for ministry. Others arrive carrying heavy personal struggles while searching for a new direction in life. One…
High in the mountains of Northern Thailand, the Karen village of Ban Pa Kia has stood for more than a century. Nestled among the forests of Chiang Mai province, the community has long relied on small gardens, livestock and traditional…
In the hill districts of Bangladesh, women are quietly rebuilding their lives, one stitch at a time. Vannuam Bawm serves as General Secretary of Bandarban Hill Church of Christ and as an adviser to the Women’s Ministry within BHCOC. “The…