British Asian Christian Association Update for 6th December 2024

Urgent Christmas Appeal: Bringing Hope and Joy to the Vulnerable

Dear Friends,

As the season of Christmas draws near, we are reminded of the spirit of giving and the transformative power of hope. This sacred time calls us to reflect Christ's love by sharing blessings with those in need. We humbly ask for your support to make a tangible difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Our key priorities this Christmas include:

Justice for Eman
Thanks to your support, we have secured a solicitor whose efforts have brought remarkable progress. Fifteen-year-old Rehman has been freed from an indentured labor contract and reunited with his family. Additionally, bail has been revoked for Eman’s rapist, who is now a fugitive. This pivotal development gives us hope for a historic and successful prosecution in Eman’s case.  Read more (here)

Legal Aid for Murdered Brothers
We have raised £500 toward securing legal representation for the family of Imran Denial (30) and Arslan Denial (24), two Christian brothers tragically murdered for refusing a Muslim drug deal in their salon. To meet the required £2,000 for justice to be pursued, we need to raise an additional £1,500. Your support can help bring accountability and justice to their grieving family. Read more (here).

Advocacy for Basharat Masih
We have raised £400 to support legal representation for Basharat Masih, a prisoner falsely accused of blasphemy who has been incarcerated without an advocate since June 2024. To ensure a fair defense and seek justice for Basharat, we need to raise an additional £1,600, bringing the total to £2,000. Your contribution can help secure his freedom and uphold justice in the face of persecution.  Read more (here). 

Christmas in Thailand
We aim to host a Christmas service for asylum seekers, providing gifts and clothes for children who otherwise would receive very little. We need to raise £1,000 for food, hall rental, and gifts. Here is an example of one such event (click here).

Christmas in Pakistan
This Christmas, we aim to bring joy and hope to the children in Kasur’s brick kiln slave village by hosting a special Christmas service. We plan to distribute clothes and Bibles, reminding them of the love and hope brought by Christ’s birth. To make this celebration possible, we need to raise £2,000. Your support can help share the true meaning of Christmas with those in need. Read about a previous event (here) or more about our Evangelism efforts (here).

Building Dignity for Women
We need £1,500 to construct a toilet and shower facility for the women of Saif Ul Mari village, where we recently installed a clean water pump. This will not only restore their dignity but also protect them from the dangers of venturing into unsafe areas to relieve themselves. Read more (here)

Support for Kuki-Zo Christians in Manipur
We aim to raise £2,000 to support the Kuki-Zo Christian community in Manipur, India, who are enduring relentless attacks from Hindu militia in a deeply troubling, religiously motivated insurgency. Disturbingly, these atrocities are being largely ignored by India’s army and police, who are often complicit in the violence. Your help can bring relief and hope to this persecuted community during their time of great need. Read more (here)

Support Needed for Shabbir Masih
We urgently seek donors to cover £50 per month for Shabbir Masih, who tragically lost his wife and breadwinner son, brutally shot dead by Muslim neighbors over fears of ritual impurity. Shabbir’s declining health prevents him from returning to the arduous physical labor he once relied on.

Previously, a dedicated donor provided this support but, due to a change in financial circumstances, can no longer continue, though they remain a supporter of BACA. We now appeal to compassionate individuals moved by Shabbir’s plight to step in and ensure this vital aid continues, offering him dignity and hope during this challenging time.

Support for the Orphans of Shama and Shahzad
We are seeking to raise £350 to paint the new home of the orphans of Shama and Shahzad, a Christian couple tragically killed by being burned alive after a false accusation of blasphemy. In addition, we hope to provide these children with gifts of clothing to bring them comfort and joy, as they have recently been relocated again by the Catholic Church supporting them. Your contributions can help create a warm, welcoming environment for these vulnerable children and remind them they are not forgotten. Together, we can bring hope and healing to their lives. We are the only charity they trust to give you regular updates about their lives. Read more (here).

Good News:
Thanks to your generosity, we have raised enough funds to proceed with our permanent safe house project. We are now actively searching for a suitable property and hope to complete the purchase by Easter 2025.

Your donations can help bring justice, safety, and joy to those who are vulnerable. Let us together fulfil the words of Jesus:

"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." – Matthew 25:40

Thank you for standing with us during this season of giving and hope.

With gratitude and blessings,
 

Hannah Chowdhry

British Asian Christian Association

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