Matthew 5:10–12

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven…”

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are grateful for your prayers and support, which continue to sustain persecuted and vulnerable Christian families in Pakistan. This edition shares updates on ongoing projects and urgent appeals that need your continued help.

Permanent Safe House: Construction Underway

BACA has officially begun work on its first permanent safe house, offering protection for persecuted Christian families, including blasphemy victims and survivors of sexual violence. Foundation work is underway, but significant funds are still required to complete and secure the building after it is built. Your prayers and support remain crucial. We share a video of the stage we have reached in the building work below:

Afzal Masih, a devoted Catholic father of four, was murdered while travelling to a Marian pilgrimage in Mariamabad.
He was shot dead after confronting Muslim men who were harassing Christian women in his group.
Months later, his killers have been granted bail, leaving his widow and children devastated.
BACA has visited the grieving family, who now plead for justice and urgent financial support.

Construction of Washroom Begins After Clean Water Transforms Jarawater

After installing a life-changing water pump for Christian and Hindu families in Jarawater, BACA has begun construction of a much-needed washroom.
For years, women endured danger and humiliation using open fields for sanitation.
The new facility will restore dignity, safety, and health to this impoverished community.
This vital project is only possible because of the compassion of our generous supporters.

Breaking Ground: BACA’s First Safe House in Pakistan Becomes a Reality

Construction has officially begun on BACA’s first safe house in Pakistan—a vital sanctuary for persecuted Christian families, including blasphemy victims and survivors of sexual violence. This milestone marks the transition from vision to action, with the ground floor now under construction and a continued appeal to complete, furnish, and secure the safe house for those in urgent need.

Court Moves Forward in Sumaira George Case – Charges Framed Against Rapist Zohaib, Cohort’s Challenge Dismissed

Rai Muhammad Naeem  Karal Court has dismissed the application filed by Nimra Shah, an accomplice in the rape of 14-year-old Sumaira George, and has formally framed charges against Muhammad Zohaib under Sections 375 and 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The next hearing to present prosecution evidence is scheduled for 11th February 2026. BACA’s legal team remains confident that justice will be delivered.

A Sanctuary for the Oppressed: Together, We Can Make It Happen

The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has reached a historic milestone with the purchase of its first safe house in Pakistan—a vital refuge for persecuted Christian families facing serious threats to their lives. Designed with security and dignity at its core, the safe house will provide immediate protection, care, and hope to families forced to flee violence and intimidation.

Standing with the Persecuted: BACA’s Relief Efforts in Thailand

Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand live in constant fear due to the country’s refusal to recognise refugees, leaving them vulnerable to arrest and detention.

As police raids intensify in December, many families are forced into isolation, unable to work or access basic services.

On 30th November, BACA provided urgent food grants to 10 struggling Christian families, helping them afford essentials like rent, medicine, and food.

This support brings vital hope to a community trapped in uncertainty and searching for safety, dignity, and compassion.

Christian Asylum-Seeking Family Seized in Thai Immigration Raid—BACA Launches Urgent Bail Appeal

A Pakistani Christian asylum-seeking family in Thailand was torn apart when immigration police arrested three adults and detained them in harsh IDC conditions.

Their 15-year-old son was released due to his age, leaving his 20-year-old brother struggling alone to care for him.

The family urgently needs 150,000 Thai Baht to secure bail and reunite.

BACA has launched an emergency appeal to free them and restore hope in their darkest moment.

Safe Drinking Water Reaches Christian and Hindu Residents of Jarawater

A remote Christian and Hindu community in Jarawater, Sindh, lived for years without clean water.

Women and children walked long distances to collect contaminated canal water, leading to sickness and daily hardship.

BACA has now installed a water pump, bringing safe drinking water to their doorstep.

The community is asking for help again—this time, to build a much-needed washroom.

New: Support Children Artists and BACA’s Work

We are excited to launch our new online shop, showcasing beautiful crystal art canvasses worked on by children from deprived families.

Each canvas is priced between £40–£70. While the purchase cost of the artwork ranges from just £4.99–£13.99, there have been additional expenses for transport and handling. The purpose of this project is to offer a meaningful way for people who might not usually donate to support these children’s futures—by purchasing their artwork, you give a gift that directly empowers and encourages them.

These children dedicate their time and passion to create beautiful artwork.

All proceeds support them and BACA’s work with orphans and persecuted Christians.

Explore the shop and make a difference: [Visit our Crystal Art Shop]

Each of these stories demonstrates the power of your prayers, support, and generosity. Together, we are providing legal protection, emergency aid, homes, and hope to those who are suffering.

Your continued donations make this life-changing work possible. Please consider giving today and sharing these updates with friends and family. Every contribution, large or small, helps restore hope, protect the vulnerable, and bring justice to those in desperate need.

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.

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 support deprived children in Peru. This opportunity follows the life-changing experience I had in Thailand last year, where I witnessed first-hand how charities can transform the lives of vulnerable children. I hope to bring the skills and understanding I gained back 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. I have already raised £560 towards the £2,000 needed for this volunteer experience, and I noticed that the link in our previous articles was incorrect. The correct link is now provided, and any donation, no matter the size, would mean the world to me.

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

“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

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