Over 2,000 homes across the UK face demolition following the discovery of RAAC, a weak and dangerous concrete material, in their roofs. Among those severely impacted is Hannah Chowdhry, a dedicated volunteer with the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) and long-time anti-poverty campaigner.

Hannah is now confronted with a lifetime of crippling debt, burdened by student loans and a mortgage for a home that may soon no longer exist. Despite these challenges, she is pursuing a dual Scottish and English Law degree at Aberdeen University while actively campaigning for justice alongside her father, Wilson Chowdhry.

Hannah and Wilson are urging the public to support their call for action by signing a Scottish Parliament petition to trigger a debate on the RAAC crisis (click here). Additionally, they are seeking signatures on a UK-wide petition to pressure the government into addressing the crisis more effectively (click here).You can join a protest outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on 2nd September, coinciding with its reopening after recess (click here).

A village fair meant for celebration became a nightmare for two Christian brothers when they were accused of desecrating the Quran. Like many other boys at the fair, the brothers, along with Muslim children, threw fake currency notes during a swing boat ride. Among the showered notes, some slips containing Quranic verses were discovered.

It was assumed that these slips with Quranic verses were torn and thrown by the Christian brothers, leading to the arrest of their mother and grandfather. Although the Christian mother and grandfather were released after the boys were presented at the police station, the mother remains devastated by the arrest of her beloved sons.

A team from the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) visited the family, providing support to the mother and assuring her of legal and financial assistance in light of the false accusations against her sons.

On August 7, 2024, two Christian sisters from Kathor village in Gojra, Punjab, were accused of desecrating the Quran, leading to a tense situation in their community. The sisters, Sonia Bibi (28) and Saima Bibi (38), live together with their families. Saima, a widow, supports her two children by working as a vaccinator at a Government Rural Health Centre in the village, while Sonia and her husband work at a brick kiln.

A routine grocery trip turned into a nightmare for a Christian brick kiln worker, who was brutally robbed and raped at gunpoint by two unknown assailants. The police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the culprits.

The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) team visited the victim’s family to offer support and solidarity. They escorted the family to the police station and obtained a copy of the FIR to ensure the case is properly pursued. 

A Christian man in Lahore was brutally murdered in front of his wife and three children. The attackers fired 16 bullets, targeting various parts of his body. The delay in response from the police and medical emergency services led to excessive bleeding and ultimately contributed to his death. BACA has since visited the family to offer their support and solidarity during this tragic time.

A Christian girl was abducted, raped, and sold to a brothel in Gujranwala by her captor. She was eventually found and returned home when her brother accidentally spotted her in a rickshaw en route to a hospital. Tragically, she passed away from a high fever and severe bleeding caused by abortion pills.

In a further distressing turn, the perpetrator attempted to abduct her younger sister as well. The police have arrested the suspect, and BACA has stepped in to support the family, providing both legal and financial assistance to pursue justice.

The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) is excited to announce a crucial initiative that will make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable Christians in Pakistan. We are launching a priority appeal to establish a permanent safe house dedicated to providing protection and support for children and women who are victims of rape, blasphemy law survivors, other persecuted Christians and their families.