India is a country of immense diversity with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. Like any developing country, India faces various challenges. Serving people in India requires sensitivity to its rich cultural heritage, linguistic variety, and varied socio-economic realities. Whether in the context of social services, hospitality, or skill development, the key is to approach marginalized communities with respect, adaptability, and inclusivity.

When serving people across India, it’s important to acknowledge regional differences. For example, the northern states such as Punjab and Rajasthan have different customs and food habits compared to southern states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Researching and respecting the traditions of the specific region you are engaging with fosters trust and acceptance. However, the caste monopoly still affects the surface level as the local religion keeps people in various boxes.

Our hearts go out to the suffering of underprivileged children and elderly widows in India. About 30 million orphaned children in this overpopulated nation suffer neglect from their local communities. Eleven million children live on the streets and are simply ignored by thousands of passersby. Every year, poverty, innocence, physical inability, and illiteracy force 500,000 female children between the ages of five and 10 into the sex trade. Saving them all is impossible, but together we can change some of their destinies.

There are villages where there is no clean water, medical facilities, and schools. We are currently helping people in need in India with various community projects, including medical camps, social services, coaching centers, drinking water, school supplies, and clothes for the poor and needy.

Serving people in India is a rewarding endeavor that requires a deep appreciation for its cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic diversity. With adaptability and empathy, it is possible to navigate the complexities of India and make a significant difference in the lives of its people. Each of your donations transforms a life, whether it’s through a community project, financially sponsoring a single-parent child, or supporting an elderly widow! Please support today and transform lives.

Story of Transformation

Jyothi (pseudonym) has a tragic life story that is all too common in India. Karuna and her grandmother are from a village in the state of Andhra Pradesh. 14 years ago, Jyothi came to our office in India with her grandmother to share her story and seek financial help to continue her education.

Her family belonged to a tribal community and worked as pig farmers. People who take care of pigs in India are considered unclean, dirty, and usually live in isolated hamlets. Her family worshiped nature and idols rooted in mythology.

Her parents were initially resistant to the gospel, but when an SAI-affiliated evangelist shared it with them, they believed in Jesus in 2000 and allowed Jyothi to attend church. Jyothi has strengthened her faith in Jesus and boldly stood up for him in front of her friends in the village.

Jyothi lost her father to HIV/AIDS in 2004 and her mother in 2011. Her grandmother, who lives in a thatched-mud house and runs a small chicken shop, took up the task of raising Jyothi, despite not having enough food for them both. Jyothi trusted that Jesus would carry her through, though she had nobody to care for her except her old grandmother, who had very little to offer. In 2015, her grandmother too left the world.

Our ministry faithfully supported her education for 14 years. Now she has completed her college and found a job. She is also married and has a delightful family. There are thousands of lives like Karuna’s that need help for their continuing education. Investing in young lives is investing in the nation and in the kingdom of God. Consider sponsoring a child, widow, or someone in desperate need today!

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