VERY URGENT APPEAL July 2025

Dear Friends,

“Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” – Psalm 82:4

We write to you today with heavy hearts.

Last month, we shared the devastating story of Nasreen Masih, who lost loved ones from three generations of her family when the roof of their home collapsed during the violent monsoon rains in Raiwind. The force of the collapse was so sudden and severe that the local community gathered in the hundreds to mourn their loss.

We reached out in faith, and while your generosity has brought in around £1,500, we are still falling short of the £3,000 needed to repair the damaged roof, rebuild the unsafe structure, and provide temporary shelter for the surviving family members who are still living in a dangerously unstable home.

They have lost so much already. We cannot let them face the coming weeks in fear, under a roof that could fall again at any moment.

And now, another urgent need has arisen.

Nabeel Masih, the young Christian man who was falsely accused of blasphemy at the age of 16 and spent five long years in prison without conviction, is now fighting for his life in a Lahore hospital. Nabeel has been diagnosed with Hepatitis E and is currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, suffering from severe vomiting, abdominal pain, and extreme weakness. His condition is deteriorating, and we are doing everything in our power to save him.

His care is costing £50 per day, with a projected bill of £2,000, and BACA has committed to covering these expenses to ensure he gets the treatment he desperately needs.  Read more (here).

We are deeply grateful for the love and support you have shown. But today, we urgently need your help again.

Would you prayerfully consider making a gift today to:

Rebuild and make safe Nasreen Masih’s home

Provide shelter and stability for her grieving family

Help cover the cost of life-saving treatment for Nabeel Masih

Your support reminds these families that they are not forgotten—that even in their darkest hours, the global Church stands with them.

“Please save my son. I beg you,” pleaded Amanat Masih, Nabeel’s father.
“He has already suffered so much. I can’t lose him now.”

Let us respond with compassion. Let us give what we can—no matter the amount—knowing that together, we can bring healing, safety, and hope to those who need it most.

👉 Click here to give now

With sincere thanks and prayers,
Juliet Chowdhry
Trustee, British Asian Christian Association

Together, let’s continue to speak up, lift up, and show up—just as Scripture calls us to do.

Some urgent appeals from last month remain unfulfilled due to a shortage of donations, which may be linked to recent email delays and an increase in requests. We are sharing our last newsletter again (here) to invite you to review and consider supporting these outstanding needs. We currently need to raise approximately £10,000 to ensure every beneficiary receives the critical help they require. Your ongoing kindness and support are deeply appreciated as we strive to meet the needs of those we serve.

Justice Survivor Nabeel Masih Now Fights for His Life in ICU

Since his release, Nabeel has struggled with both the psychological and physical toll of his wrongful incarceration. He has undergone two major surgeries to remove painful lipomas from his body—first in May 2021 and again in March 2025. BACA has stood beside him throughout, providing a safe house, covering his medical and living expenses, and ensuring his overall well-being.

However, Nabeel’s health took a sharp decline last month. He contacted BACA’s operations manager reporting severe fatigue, yellowing of the eyes, and nausea—classic signs of jaundice. He was immediately taken to Hamid Latif Hospital, a trusted private facility in Lahore. Under the care of Dr. Inam Ullah Saleem, Nabeel underwent an abdominal ultrasound and Liver Function Test (LFT). The results were deeply concerning.

Buried Alive: Monsoon Tragedy Kills Three Generations of Christian Family in Raiwind

Rain Turns Fatal: Vulnerable Christian Family Dies in Lahore House Collapse

Washrooms Constructed in Alam Choudhary Village, Sindh – A Grateful Community Finds Relief

The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) is pleased to share the completion of a vital project that has significantly improved the lives of a neglected Christian and Hindu community in Sindh, Pakistan.

Alam Choudhary is a small village on the outskirts of Sanghar city, home to a tightly knit group of Christian and Hindu families. These residents, most of whom are daily wage labourers working on the farms of local Muslim landlords, have long struggled with basic sanitation and water access.

Delays, Disease and Blasphemy Injustice: The Cruel Ordeal of Pastor Zafar Bhatti

Zafar Bhatti’s case remains one of the most harrowing examples of injustice in Pakistan’s legal system. Wrongfully convicted under the country’s notorious blasphemy laws, Zafar has now spent over a decade behind bars for a crime he vehemently denies. His situation remains dire — both legally and physically — yet hope continues to shine through the unwavering support of our donors and your prayers.

A Christian in Crisis: Hepatitis, Blasphemy Court Delays, and a Broken System

Nabeel Masih, a 24-year-old Christian from Phoolnagar, District Kasur, continues to face unimaginable challenges in Pakistan – a nation where religious minorities too often suffer injustice. First arrested in 2016 at the age of just 16 after a false accusation of blasphemy, Nabeel endured five long years in Kasur District Jail without conviction. He was finally released on bail in March 2021 thanks to the legal and humanitarian intervention of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA).

Since his release, Nabeel has had to rebuild his life, all while suffering from both mental and physical after effects of his wrongful incarceration. With BACA’s help, he has undergone two separate surgeries to remove painful lipomas—once in May 2021 and again in March 2025. Our charity has provided Nabeel with a safe house, covers his utility bills, and supports all his medical care and security needs.

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.