Dear Friends, As March unfolds, we bring you critical updates on our mission to support persecuted Christians across Asia. Your continued support is a shining light for those enduring unimaginable challenges. Six-Year-Old Girl Brutally Assaulted: Indian Christian Family Seeks Justice Amidst Police Inaction Lalu Nagar, India – Six-year-old Santhusti Bee, daughter of Pastor Ramshish Manjhi (35) and Mrs. Sabitha Devi (30), was brutally assaulted on January 10, 2025, in a horrific crime that has left her family and community in deep distress. The couple, who also have a two-year-old son, run a small house church with 30 worshippers
and sustain their livelihood as daily wage labourers in agricultural fields. Read more (here) A Beating, a Donkey, and a Cry for Justice: The Brutal Humiliation of Mr.
MasihA Christian man was brutally assaulted and humiliated by a group of influential Muslims in his village for collecting firewood. The attackers shaved the man’s head, eyebrows, and mustache before parading him through the streets on a donkey in a degrading display. The police have registered an FIR and arrested two individuals involved in the incident, while the main perpetrators are currently on pre-arrest bail. In
response to this act of violence and humiliation, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) team visited the family to offer their support and stand in solidarity with them. BACA Secures Justice for Murdered Christian Brothers, Seeks Further Legal SupportTwo Christian brothers, Imran Daniel (30) and Arslan Daniel (24), were brutally shot and killed by drug lords Ali Butt, Qadir Butt, and their accomplices in the main bazaar of Rachna Town, a suburb of Ferozwala, in October 2024. The attack stemmed from a heated confrontation after the brothers refused to allow drug sales at their salon. Imran was killed instantly, while Arslan succumbed to his injuries en route to the
hospital.The British Asian Christian Association has been standing by the grieving family, providing ongoing support as they fight for justice Aleeza’s Fight for Mobility: A Story of Survival and Strength through God Aleeza was just 1.5 years old when she survived a horrific terrorist attack on the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church during a nativity service on 17th December 2017. The brutal assault claimed the lives of nine innocent worshippers, leaving a deep scar on the Christian community in Pakistan. Aleeza’s survival was nothing short of miraculous, made possible by the courageous efforts of volunteer Christian security
officers who risked their lives to protect others. Five Pastors Arrested in Rajasthan for Alleged Forced Conversions: A Call for Justice On January 10, 2025, a disturbing incident unfolded in Parthapur village, Banswara District, Rajasthan, where five Christian pastors were arrested under allegations of forcefully converting Hindus to Christianity. The accused pastors, including Jyoti Garasiya (42 yrs), Hurmal Valwai (27 yrs), Peter Garasiya (22), Badra Garasiya (29) and
Rajesh Garasiya (49 yrs), were detained for five days before securing bail. The case has sparked concern among the local Christian community, raising fears of religious intolerance and persecution. We received very few funds towards the help of Sunaiha and Saba Shafique after our last newsletter and call for more support so that we can progress help for these families. Deprived Children in Peru (sorry I added the Challenges Abroad main donation link last time)In addition to my work with
BACA, I am traveling abroad with my university’s Challenges Abroad team to support deprived children in Peru. This follows the impactful experience in Thailand I had last year, where I gained valuable insights into how charities uplift vulnerable children. I hope to build on that knowledge to enhance BACA’s work in supporting disadvantaged communities. To help cover the costs of this program, the Challenges Abroad team has launched a Chuffed Campaign (click here), and any donations would be deeply appreciated. Your support will allow me to participate in this important initiative while continuing my mission to bring hope to those in need. So far, I have raised £40 towards the £2,000 needed for the volunteer experience, and I hope more of you will join me in supporting this
cause. Your generosity enables us to fight for justice, safety, and freedom for those who need it most. Please consider making a donation—every contribution helps us continue this vital work. “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” — Psalm 82:3 With gratitude and blessings, Hannah Chowdhry
British Asian Christian
Association
For more ways to support our work, please visit our donation page. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. If you are a regular reader and want to support our work, you can find a range of options for giving donations (here). If you are already giving donations and reside in the UK you may want to switch from Paypal or Stripe payments and pay directly into the charity bank account as we will receive more of your donation. Our bank details are in the same link above. For donors in the US, we have recently established a partnership with a US charity who
act as a conduit allowing US Citizens to have tax relief on their donations. If you wish to receive details on how to donate to us through them, please feel free to request details via email at admin@britishasianchristians.org. We upload videos for all our stories on Facebook. Additionally, our volunteer Hannah Chowdhry shares some of
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In case any of the provided links encounter issues, you can access all our international news articles by clicking on the designated box below. This will lead you to our website, where you can navigate to the 'Current News' section and select 'BACA News.' Furthermore, you can find additional updates under 'Current News' followed by 'Community Projects' for an overview of all our projects within the
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restrictions. Your ongoing support is invaluable in helping us make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. Some appeals remain unsatisfied due to a shortage of donations, which may be attributed to our recent email delays and an increase in the number of appeals. We're sharing our last newsletter with you again (here), inviting you to review and consider contributing to any outstanding appeals. Your support is greatly appreciated in helping us meet the needs of those we
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