SOUTH ASIA — In a significant effort to bring compassionate care and medical support to those in hard-to-reach areas, the Believers Eastern Church Diocese organized a free medical camp to provide essential healthcare services to residents of a remote village in South Asia. This area remains underserved, with limited access to specialized medical facilities. The… Continue reading 570 People Benefit from a Free Medical Camp Held in a Remote Village
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St. Paul’s Cathedral Donates Dustbins to Enhance Community Cleanliness
NEPAL — St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in a village in Nepal organized a special social program focused on improving waste management in the local community. As part of this initiative, the cathedral distributed 50 dustbins to members of a community group in the area. Speaking at the event, Mrs. Dropati Ganesh, Vice President… Continue reading St. Paul’s Cathedral Donates Dustbins to Enhance Community Cleanliness
Believers Eastern Church Brings Relief to Flood-Hit Village in Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA — A village in Sri Lanka was devastated by severe flood caused by exceptionally heavy rains. The floods caused significant damage to property, infrastructure, and the livelihoods of local residents. A nearby Buddhist monastery, home to over 58 monks-including the elderly and infirm-also suffered major destruction, with its kitchen, dining hall, and parts… Continue reading Believers Eastern Church Brings Relief to Flood-Hit Village in Sri Lanka
St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families
NEPAL — In a heartfelt initiative to provide essential protection to vulnerable communities from mosquito-borne diseases, St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in the Diocese of Birtamod distributed 180 mosquito nets to needy families in Birtamod Municipality-4, Jhapa, this month. Mrs. Dropati Ganesh (Vice President of Om Shanti Tole Bikash Sastha), Mr. Gokul Rijal (Secretary… Continue reading St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families
Hundreds of Saplings Planted on World Environment Day
SOUTH ASIA — In a remarkable demonstration of environmental stewardship, Believers Eastern Church actively celebrated World Environment Day, uniting its efforts with purpose and enthusiasm across numerous dioceses and parishes. This significant occasion was marked by extensive tree planting activities, serving as a tangible expression of the Church’s dedication to nurturing the planet. Hundreds of… Continue reading Hundreds of Saplings Planted on World Environment Day
Three-Day Kids’ Day Camp Held in Diocese of Kathmandu
NEPAL — The Sunday School Department of Believers Eastern Church Diocese in a bustling city in South Asia concluded a vibrant and transformative Three-Day Kids’ Day Camp held at a local Believers Eastern Church. The event took place over three days in the spring season. A total of 270 enthusiastic Sunday school children from 13… Continue reading Three-Day Kids’ Day Camp Held in Diocese of Kathmandu
Leprosy Patients Receive Delicious Meals
SOUTH ASIA — With a commitment to showing love and support to those abandoned by society, a Women’s Fellowship team from Believers Eastern Church in a diocese situated in South Asia organized a food distribution program at a leprosy colony in a remote village to mark World Leprosy Day. The harsh reality of street begging… Continue reading Leprosy Patients Receive Delicious Meals
Women’s Fellowship Leaders Seminar Held in South Asia
SOUTH ASIA — A women’s fellowship leaders’ seminar was successfully organized in a rural area of South Asia. More than three hundred women’s fellowship leaders from local parishes in a community diocese and a neighboring mission diocese, along with members, attended this seminar. The theme of the seminar was ‘Rooted in Christ,’ based on Colossians… Continue reading Women’s Fellowship Leaders Seminar Held in South Asia
Tailoring Graduation Ceremonies in South Asia
SOUTH ASIA — In a heartening initiative to uplift underprivileged and unemployed women, the Women’s Fellowship Department of Believers Eastern Church in a diocese located in South Asia celebrated a momentous occasion as they hosted a graduation ceremony for a tailoring training program that had concluded. The tailoring center, established in a village in South… Continue reading Tailoring Graduation Ceremonies in South Asia
Stationery Items Distributed to Needy Children
SOUTH ASIA — In an endeavor to alleviate the educational challenges faced by underprivileged children, Hope for Children conducted a school supply distribution. The initiative aimed to empower the future generation by providing essential supplies to students in need. These students, hailing from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, reside in a locality in South Asia. Their families… Continue reading Stationery Items Distributed to Needy Children
St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Organizes Free Health Check-up Camp
SOUTH ASIA — On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Believers Eastern Church in South Asia took a significant step towards community health by organizing a free health check-up camp. The initiative specifically targeted women and underprivileged individuals in the area, providing much-needed access to healthcare services. The camp addressed a critical need in the… Continue reading St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Organizes Free Health Check-up Camp
Women’s Fellowship Team Serves Fresh Meal To Orphan Children
NEPAL — In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and celebration, the District Women’s Fellowship Committee of Kathmandu Valley, commemorated International Women’s Day while also honoring the birthday of His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius I Metropolitan. The event took place in Kathmandu district, Nepal, where orphan children were treated to a delightful feast of fresh and… Continue reading Women’s Fellowship Team Serves Fresh Meal To Orphan Children
Diocese of Pokhara Extends Support to Fire-Affected Family
NEPAL — Dhorpatan Municipality, nestled at an elevation of 3,900 meters within an east-west valley, south of the majestic Dhaulagiri mountain range in the Himalayas, is home to a tight-knit community comprising indigenous Kham Magar people and Tibetan refugees.Santu (37 years old) and her husband Dal Bahadur (47 years old), proud residents of Dhorpatan, along… Continue reading Diocese of Pokhara Extends Support to Fire-Affected Family
Women’s Fellowship Extends Support to Musahar Community in Nepal
SOUTH ASIA — In a heartwarming gesture of compassion, the Women’s Fellowship team from a local church in the Rautahat District in Nepal recently reached out to Musahar families with essential ration kits. Nestled in a separate settlement within the village, 11 Musahar families face significant challenges due to poverty. Their humble abodes, constructed from… Continue reading Women’s Fellowship Extends Support to Musahar Community in Nepal
Hope for Children Gifts School Bags to Over 310 Children
SRI LANKA — In the face of the ongoing economic turmoil in Sri Lanka, where many families are grappling with financial difficulties, the Hope for Children has stepped up to alleviate some of the burdens. With families striving to secure enough resources to support their children’s education, the prevalent economic crisis has left them struggling… Continue reading Hope for Children Gifts School Bags to Over 310 Children
Blankets Distributed to the Needy
SOUTH ASIA — In a compassionate effort to alleviate the suffering of those struggling without access to warm clothing, a dedicated Believers Eastern Church priest in a village in South Asia, took it upon himself to make a positive impact on the lives of the less fortunate. Many families in this region are grappling with… Continue reading Blankets Distributed to the Needy
Colombo Diocese Initiates Poultry Assistance Program to Empower the Poor
NUWARA ELIYA, SRI LANKA — Nuwara Eliya District, situated in the Central province of Sri Lanka, has long grappled with economic challenges attributed to its high altitude and cooler climate. The local population, primarily engaged in tea plantation and cultivation, faces heightened difficulties due to the escalating prices of essential items, impacting household sustainability. In… Continue reading Colombo Diocese Initiates Poultry Assistance Program to Empower the Poor
Hope for Children Organizes Plastic Waste Awareness Campaign in Itahari
ITAHARI, NEPAL —The Hope for Children center in the Itahari Diocese of Nepal recently conducted a successful awareness program titled Plastic Waste Sanitation Management Campaign in Ward No. 3 of the Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City, West Sirijonga. The program was graced by the presence of local leaders, including Mrs. Meena Rasaili, Ward Women Representative; Mr. Man… Continue reading Hope for Children Organizes Plastic Waste Awareness Campaign in Itahari
A Day of Joy and Care: Believers Eastern Church Marks Children’s Day
SOUTH ASIA — On November 14, 2024, Believers Eastern Church dioceses marked Children’s Day with vibrant celebrations and meaningful initiatives, highlighting the joy and innocence of childhood as a gift from God. In Bastar Diocese, a free tuition program was inaugurated in Bhataguda village to support underprivileged children, demonstrating the Church’s commitment to education and… Continue reading A Day of Joy and Care: Believers Eastern Church Marks Children’s Day
400 Attend Women’s Seminar in Birtamod
BIRTAMOD, NEPAL — The Women’s Fellowship Departments of the Birtamod and Itahari Dioceses successfully held a two-day Combined Women’s Seminar at St. Paul Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in Birtamod, Jhapa, on November 6 and 7, 2024. A total of 400 attendees, including Sisters of the Cross, Bible women, and children from 14 different districts, participated… Continue reading 400 Attend Women’s Seminar in Birtamod
Hope for Children Distributes School Bags and Stationery to Needy Children
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — The Urumpirai Hope for Children Center in the Diocese of Colombo recently organized a Gift Distribution Program to provide essential school supplies to children in the community. The event aimed to equip young learners with schoolbags and stationery, ensuring they are prepared and motivated for their studies. The program began with… Continue reading Hope for Children Distributes School Bags and Stationery to Needy Children
Archdiocese of Kathmandu Distributes Ration Kits To 200 Landslide Victims
BAGMATI, NEPAL — In the aftermath of devastating landslides caused by relentless heavy rains in recent times, the Archdiocese of Kathmandu extended a lifeline to 200 affected families in the remote villages of Rangcha and Singdel, located in Bagmati Province, Nepal. Both villages, which rely heavily on agriculture and husbandry as their primary sources of… Continue reading Archdiocese of Kathmandu Distributes Ration Kits To 200 Landslide Victims
13 Families Facing Hardship Find Hope with Gift of Goats
KATHMANDU, NEPAL —On World Poverty Day, 17th October 2024, the District Women’s Fellowship Council of Rautahat District, under the Believers Eastern Church Archdiocese of Kathmandu, Nepal, took a proactive step in addressing poverty by distributing goats to impoverished families. This initiative aimed to support needy families and daily wage earners by providing them with a… Continue reading 13 Families Facing Hardship Find Hope with Gift of Goats
Rautahat District Women’s Fellowship Council Holds One-Day Meeting for Mothers
RAUTAHAT, NEPAL — On September 23, 2024, the Rautahat District Women’s Fellowship Council, under the Believers Eastern Church Archdiocese of Kathmandu, Nepal, organized a “One-Day Mother’s Meeting” at St. Mark’s Believers Eastern Church in Bijaypur, Rautahat district. The event was a special gathering aimed at uniting the wives of priests from the Rautahat district to… Continue reading Rautahat District Women’s Fellowship Council Holds One-Day Meeting for Mothers
Believers Eastern Church Marks World Food Day with Acts of Compassion
SOUTH ASIA — Believers Eastern Church dioceses marked World Food Day with compassionate initiatives aimed at alleviating hunger in local communities. From distributing warm meals and food packets to providing fruit and dry rations, the church’s efforts touched the lives of the hungry, the needy, and those living in leprosy colonies. Women’s Fellowship teams, Hope… Continue reading Believers Eastern Church Marks World Food Day with Acts of Compassion
Archdiocese of Kathmandu Brings Relief to Flood Victims in Lalitpur
LALITPUR, NEPAL — More than 200 people have died in Nepal following days of relentless rain that triggered severe flooding and major landslides across the country. Thousands of homes have been damaged in what is considered the worst flooding in the Kathmandu Valley in recent years. In response to the widespread devastation, the Believers Eastern… Continue reading Archdiocese of Kathmandu Brings Relief to Flood Victims in Lalitpur
Hope for Children Provides Free Medical Care to 300 People
BIRTAMOD, NEPAL — On August 30, 2024, the Hope for Children Birtamod Center, in collaboration with Budhabare City Hospital, successfully organized a free medical camp for children and residents of the Birtamod community. This initiative aimed to address current and emerging health issues, promote healthy living among children, and ensure that their education remains uninterrupted… Continue reading Hope for Children Provides Free Medical Care to 300 People
Hope for Children Holds Awareness Program on Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
KOHALPUR, NEPAL — On August 20th, 2024, the Hope for Children center in Kohalpur, Nepal, organized an impactful awareness program focusing on the reduction of domestic violence and the prevention of alcohol and drug addiction. The event saw the active participation of around 50 community members. Guests from the Kohalpur Nagar Police Department and the… Continue reading Hope for Children Holds Awareness Program on Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
Hope for Children Center in Diocese of Dhaka Holds Awareness Program
DHAKA, BANGLADESH — On August 27, 2024, a Hope for Children Center under the Diocese of Dhaka organized an impactful awareness session on personal hygiene and nutrition for pregnant women and young mothers in Balapara village. The event saw the active participation of 60 women, who gathered to learn essential practices for their health and… Continue reading Hope for Children Center in Diocese of Dhaka Holds Awareness Program
Hope for Children Project Brings Fresh Water to Danga Para Village
DHAKA, BANGLADESH — The Hope for Children Balarampur project in the Diocese of Dhaka has brought much-needed relief to the residents of Danga Para Village by inaugurating a new bore well. This recently inaugurated well addresses the community’s dire need for clean, arsenic-free drinking water. Although the village had tube wells in place, they were… Continue reading Hope for Children Project Brings Fresh Water to Danga Para Village
Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod
BUDHABARE, NEPAL — Hope for Children Budhabare in the Diocese of Birtamod proudly celebrated the graduation of seven students from its 10th batch of the six-month tailoring course program. The ceremony was a testament to the dedication and hard work of the trainees, who showcased their newly acquired skills by exhibiting the dresses they had… Continue reading Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod
Hope for Children: Over 100 Children Receive Free Healthcare in Nepal
NEPAL — The Hope for Children project, under the Diocese of Kohalpur, organized a Free Medical Camp on August 2, 2024, with the aim of providing essential healthcare services to children under the age of five residing in Kohalpur Ward Nos. 10 to 13. Dr. Murali Mohan Gupta, a pediatric specialist from Nepalgunj Medical College,… Continue reading Hope for Children: Over 100 Children Receive Free Healthcare in Nepal
Hope for Children Conducts Malnutrition Screening
ITAHARI, NEPAL — The Hope for Children Center in the Itahari Diocese of Nepal recently organized a free malnutrition screening for children aged 5 and under in Ward No. 3, covering the Sunaulo Tole and Adarsh Tole areas. The event was held with the approval of the Sub-Metropolitan authority and Ward No. 3 administration. The… Continue reading Hope for Children Conducts Malnutrition Screening
Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod
BUDHABARE, NEPAL — Hope for Children Budhabare in the Diocese of Birtamod proudly celebrated the graduation of seven students from its 10th batch of the six-month tailoring course program. The ceremony was a testament to the dedication and hard work of the trainees, who showcased their newly acquired skills by exhibiting the dresses they had… Continue reading Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod
St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families
NEPAL — In a heartfelt initiative to provide essential protection to vulnerable communities from mosquito-borne diseases, St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in the Diocese of Birtamod distributed 180 mosquito nets to needy families in Birtamod Municipality-4, Jhapa, this month. Mrs. Dropati Ganesh (Vice President of Om Shanti Tole Bikash Sastha), Mr. Gokul Rijal (Secretary… Continue reading St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families
Free Health Screening Camp Benefits 500 in Diocese of Itahari
NEPAL — On July 6, 2024, a Hope for Children center in the Diocese of Itahari organized a free health check-up camp in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan Ward No. 3 in collaboration with the Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City Health Branch and with the technical support of Inkha Integrated Hospital. During the camp, children’s general health examinations and blood… Continue reading Free Health Screening Camp Benefits 500 in Diocese of Itahari
Hope for Children Brings Vital Relief to 550 Flood-Hit Families in Nepal
BUDHABARE, NEPAL — In response to the devastating floods that hit the Balkhu area on July 31, 2024, the Hope for Children project under the Archdiocese of Kathmandu took swift and compassionate action to support those affected. Over the course of August 2nd and 3rd, the project organized a flood relief distribution, providing dry ration… Continue reading Hope for Children Brings Vital Relief to 550 Flood-Hit Families in Nepal
Helping Homeowners Recover from Devastating Tornados in Ohio and Indiana
WINCHESTER/SELMA, IN — Samaritan’s Purse volunteers are helping homeowners in Logan County, Ohio, and the Selma/Winchester area of Indiana, recover from damage caused by devastating tornadoes that swept through the region. But more volunteers are urgently needed. Todd Taylor – Samaritan’s Purse: We’re here in Selma, Indiana, as well as Winchester, Indiana, where Thursday night… Continue reading Helping Homeowners Recover from Devastating Tornados in Ohio and Indiana
Open Doors’ World Watch List for 2024
NORTH KOREA — The Open Doors World Watch List 2024 ranks the countries where Christians count the highest cost for following Jesus. These are the 5 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. Could praying put you in danger? Could going to church risk your life? Could following Jesus cost you your job, your… Continue reading Open Doors’ World Watch List for 2024
In The First 10 Months of 2023, 5,000 Christians were Killed
NORTH KOREA — Christian freedom in the world is marked by a deterioration that seems to be getting worse. This is reflected in reports and statistics, such as those collected by the organization Open Doors. That entity has just published the World Persecution List 2024, with data related to the period between January and October… Continue reading In The First 10 Months of 2023, 5,000 Christians were Killed
Open Doors Launches 2024 World Watch List in UK Parliament
NORTH KOREA — Longstanding Christian communities could disappear in parts of sub-Saharan Africa through a double blow of violent instability and authoritarian control. Christian minorities across east and west Africa face twin existential threats: violent disorder exploited by radical jihadists and autocratic governments backed by larger powers outside the region.This is one of the disturbing… Continue reading Open Doors Launches 2024 World Watch List in UK Parliament
Following Jesus in North Korea, Despite Poverty and Danger
NORTH KOREA — Ji Ho* in North Korea counts the cost of following Jesus every day. Her father was taken away by police agents when his Bible was discovered, and she has to keep her faith secret – or face terrible consequences. *Name changed for security. Ji Ho*: I didn’t know what the book was,… Continue reading Following Jesus in North Korea, Despite Poverty and Danger
Helping Homeowners in Hawaii
LAHAINA, HAWAII — Volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse are sifting through the ashes of properties, helping homeowners in the Maui community devastated by wildfires. Todd Taylor – Samaritan’s Purse: Here in Lahaina, the catastrophic wildfire blew through this area. It devastated everything in its path. The whole way from the mountains out to the sea. Buildings,… Continue reading Helping Homeowners in Hawaii
Emergency Relief Provided in Armenia
ARMENIA — Samaritan’s Purse is providing emergency relief supplies, including hygiene kits, bedding, blankets, school supplies, and more, in Armenia to displaced families fleeing violent conflict in their homeland. Susan Pineda – Samaritan’s Purse: We are here with Samaritan’s Purse in Armenia responding to the crisis of people that have been displaced due to the… Continue reading Emergency Relief Provided in Armenia
Christian Evangelizes Hundreds of Prisoners in North Korea
NORTH KOREA — In North Korea, saying the word “Jesus” can be a death sentence. Hea-woo is a persecuted Christian, one of the prisoners in North Korea. Although her mother was a Christian, she only heard about Jesus through her husband. To maintain her faith, the Christian fled to China, but there she was discovered… Continue reading Christian Evangelizes Hundreds of Prisoners in North Korea
“Giving Thanks for Volunteers in Hawaii”
KULA, HAWAII — Kula, Hawaii, homeowner Donna Waters gives thanks for the Samaritan’s Purse volunteers who did chain saw work and helped sift through the ashes of houses in her neighborhood that were destroyed by wildfires to find personal items. Donna Waters – Homeowner: We had this huge wildfire in the Gulch. You’re standing in… Continue reading “Giving Thanks for Volunteers in Hawaii”
A Call for Volunteers in Hawaii
LAHAINA, HAWAII — Samaritan’s Purse COO Edward Graham encourages people to be volunteers to help Lahaina homeowners on Maui sift through the ashes of their property to recover personal items, a service that offers survivors both comfort and closure. Edward Graham – Samaritan’s Purse Chief Operating Officer: Samaritan’s Purse continues to serve on the island… Continue reading A Call for Volunteers in Hawaii
Prayer for Wildfire Survivors in Hawaii
LAHAINA, HAWAII — Edward Graham asks people for prayer for the wildfire survivors in Maui, Hawaii and to get involved by volunteering with Samaritan’s Purse to let those who are hurting know that God loves them and hasn’t forgotten them. Edward Graham – Chief Operating Officer, Samaritan’s Purse: Samaritan’s Purse has deployed to Lahaina, Hawaii.… Continue reading Prayer for Wildfire Survivors in Hawaii
Emergency Relief Supplies Arrive in Hawaii
MAUI, HAWAII — Emergency relief equipment and supplies have arrived in Hawaii on the Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 cargo jet to provide immediate assistance to those suffering from the wildfires that devastated Maui. The charity airlifted a volunteer team and 17 tons of relief supplies from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Maui, Hawaii, on Tuesday, Aug. 15.… Continue reading Emergency Relief Supplies Arrive in Hawaii
GFA World Jesus Well Provides Easy Access to Clean Water
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like Gospel for Asia Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, discussing Kylan and his village’s struggle with unclean water, and the access to clean water through newly installed GFA World Jesus Wells. Ten times each day,… Continue reading GFA World Jesus Well Provides Easy Access to Clean Water