BACA Newsletter – Late September 2025

Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

Dear Friends and Supporters,

The past month has been one of both heartbreak and hope. Relentless rains and floods have devastated countless Christian families in Pakistan, while the long shadow of injustice continues to fall on believers facing persecution. Yet in the midst of loss, your support has brought real light and relief.

Rebuilding Lives After Flood Tragedies

In Raiwind, the home of Aslam Masih’s family collapsed during heavy rains, killing three loved ones. Left grieving and homeless, the family sought refuge with relatives. With your help, BACA is rebuilding their home with solid foundations and stronger concrete roofing, ensuring safety and dignity. Next week, the family will finally return to their new house—a symbol of resilience and hope. Read more (here).

In Narowal, a roof collapse destroyed Nasir Masih’s family home, killing a young child and injuring several others. Sixteen family members now face grief, injuries, and displacement. BACA has already begun demolishing the flood-ravaged structure and is committed to rebuilding a safer home, while also providing urgent medical and emotional support.  Read more (here).

Shabir’s story: A home still to be rebuilt

Shabir, already grieving the tragic 2021 murder of his wife and only son, now faces the frightening prospect of having nowhere to live when the school reopens.

We previously shared his story in an appeal, but as we have not yet raised the £3,000 needed to rebuild his home, we are sharing it again in the hope of reaching more compassionate hearts. [Read more here.]

BACA has long supported Shabir’s medical and daily needs, and with your help, we can provide him with a safe, weatherproof home—restoring security, dignity, and peace to his remaining years.

From 27th August to 9th September, our teams braved dangerous floodwaters daily, delivering food, water, and aid to stranded families in Bhikiwind—at a cost of nearly £400 per day (click here). No one else dared to navigate these perilous waters, leaving survivors without food or fuel to prepare even the simplest meal. While this undertaking has placed a significant strain on our resources, it was a responsibility we could not forsake.

We urgently need your continued help to:

Provide community gas stoves for displaced families

Distribute mosquito nets in flood-drenched villages

Conduct two emergency medical camps to treat waterborne infections

Please consider standing with us in this life-saving mission. [Click here to give to our Flood Appeal.]

Caring for Orphaned Children of Faith

In 2014, Shama and Shahzad Masih were brutally murdered, leaving behind three young children. For years, BACA has provided education, emotional care, and support to help them overcome their trauma.

Now, these resilient children face urgent needs:

Electricity restoration for their home

Secure storage for their few possessions

School essentials to continue their education

Your help can ensure they remain safe and equipped to pursue their dreams.

Justice Delayed for Zafar Bhatti

For 13 years, Pastor Zafar Bhatti has been imprisoned on false blasphemy charges, accused of sending just two text messages—a crime he denies. At his latest hearing, our Advocate Saif-ul-Malook questioned how such a harsh sentence could stand without evidence. Yet repeated delays, driven by the complainant’s lawyers, continue to deny him justice.

Meanwhile, his frail wife, Nawab Bibi, is suffering with serious health problems, leaving her even more vulnerable. Their ordeal highlights the devastating misuse of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws against its Christian minority.

BACA remains committed to supporting Zafar and Nawab as they endure this cruel injustice.

Together, We Can Bring Hope

Every story we’ve shared reflects both immense need and the power of faithful action. With your partnership, homes are being rebuilt, children are receiving care, and the oppressed are finding hope in Christ’s love.

We cannot do this without you. Please continue to stand with us in prayer and support. [Click here to donate.]

13 Years for Two Texts: The Unjust Imprisonment of Pastor Zafar Bhatti

From Rubble to Refuge: Rebuilding Hope for Aslam Masih’s Family

After heavy rains in Raiwind, the home of Aslam Masih’s family collapsed, killing three loved ones.

Left homeless and grieving, the family found temporary shelter with relatives.

BACA stepped in to rebuild a stronger, safer home with stronger concrete roofing and solid foundations.

Next week, the family will finally return to their new house—a symbol of hope and resilience.

Rebuilding Lives After a Deadly Roof Collapse in Narowal

A devastating roof collapse in Narowal destroyed the home of Nasir Masih’s family, tragically killing a young child and injuring several others.

This family of 16, already carrying the weight of multiple losses, is now displaced—struggling with grief, injuries, and severe financial hardship.

BACA has pledged to rebuild their home with stronger foundations and safer design, while also providing urgent medical care and emotional support for the children. Demolition of the flood-ravaged structure has already begun to make the site safe for reconstruction.

With your support, we can help restore security, dignity, and hope to this resilient Christian family.

The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) recently revisited the family of Nasir Masih in Christian Colony, Narowal, bringing news of hope amid tragedy. The family, devastated by the collapse of their home on 27th August, received assurance that their fallen house will be rebuilt—a gesture that has strengthened their faith and brought immense relief.

Small Needs, Big Impact: Supporting Shama and Shahzad’s Orphaned Family

Shama and Shahzad Masih were brutally murdered in 2014, leaving their three young children orphaned.

BACA has provided ongoing care, education, and emotional support to help them thrive despite their trauma.

The family now faces urgent needs: electricity restoration, secure storage, and school necessities.

Your support can ensure these resilient children continue to grow safely and pursue their dreams.

Monsoon Devastation Leaves Christian Families Struggling to Survive

Severe monsoon floods in Punjab have devastated over 1,600 villages, claiming more than 1,000 lives and leaving millions displaced.

Among the hardest hit are Christian communities in Kasur and Lahore, where homes have been swept away by raging floodwaters.

Many families are now sheltering in churches or temporary camps, with no food, medicine, or belongings left.

BACA is urgently appealing for support to provide food hampers and medical aid to these vulnerable Christian families.

A Historic Step: Our First Permanent Safe House in Pakistan

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we proudly raised over £23,500 to secure our very first permanent safe house in Pakistan! Our  safe houses provide vital refuge and security for persecuted Christian families, many of whom face threats to their lives after fleeing violent attacks or false blasphemy allegations.

We are thrilled to share that, with the funds now fully in place, our Trustee Juliet Chowdhry will soon be travelling to Pakistan to bring this project to fruition. This marks an exciting milestone in our mission to provide safety, hope, and a new beginning for vulnerable families.

Supporting Vulnerable Children in Peru — A Personal Mission

Alongside my work with BACA, I will soon be joining my university’s Challenges Abroad team to help deprived children in Peru. This opportunity follows the life-changing experience I had in Thailand last year, where I saw first-hand how charities can transform the lives of vulnerable children. I hope to use the skills and understanding I gained to strengthen BACA’s mission of supporting disadvantaged communities around the world.

To help fund this program, our Challenges Abroad team has launched a Chuffed Campaign, and any donation would mean the world to me. So far, I have raised £460 towards the £2,000 needed for this volunteer experience, and I’m praying that more supporters will join me in making this journey possible.

Your generosity will not only enable me to participate in this important work, but will also equip me to bring back fresh ideas, strategies, and inspiration to help BACA continue its fight for justice, safety, and freedom for those who need it most.

Isaiah 25:4 – “You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.”

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.