As the World Health Organization notes, leprosy is an ancient disease,[1] but it still rears its ugly head today. Leprosy affects many. In 2017, more than 210,000 new cases were reported in 150 countries.[2] Those who are afflicted know very well of the devastation it causes. They become the outcasts, the exiles and the untouchables. Some are called "cursed" by [...] […] Read more »

Soapy water spilled on the dirt ground as little hands rubbed together with enthusiasm. Village children were performing the technique they had just learned. Smiles strung across the faces of young and old alike as they washed their hands, participating in Global Hand Washing Day activities. [...] […] Read more »

As the women missionaries entered the gypsy colony, they could see garbage and waste strewn around and children playing in the filth. As they walked through the colony, their hearts were saddened to see the poor living conditions of the people. The sisters could see a few homes within the colony, but the majority of the people lived in makeshift [...] […] Read more »

Before coming to stay at a children's home in Sri Lanka, many of the children were alone, with no one to properly care for them and give them the love they needed. But at this privately-run children's home, the children found a place where they belonged, a place where they knew they were loved and cared for. [...] […] Read more »

Tapan lives in a leprosy colony with his wife, son (not pictured) and daughter-in-law. [...] […] Read more »

Global Handwashing Day is observed every year on October 15. Last year in 2016, GFA-supported workers held events throughout Asia to teach the importance of washing hands and how it can help prevent many fatal illnesses. [...] […] Read more »

Eighty percent of diseases in Asia are preventable and curable. Unfortunately, many people do not have money to afford medical treatment for these various ailments. But GFA-supported medical ministry is making a difference in thousands of lives. [...] […] Read more »

Barun and Parbarti came to understand the transformational love of the Savior after the devastating earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015. They witnessed His life displayed through the compassionate acts of local believers who, though they were suffering as well, did all they could to pray for and minister to others in need. [...] […] Read more »

Society hated Miny. No one, not even her relatives, dared touch her. People saw her as cursed, sinful and unclean. She lived alone in a small house, shunned and despised. [...] […] Read more »

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Like Mani, this boy received love and acceptance from GFA-supported workers. [...] […] Read more »

Every year on Global Handwashing Day, thousands of Bridge of Hope children and their parents learn the importance of washing their hands. [...] […] Read more »

God healed Sundrit (pictured) from leprosy and gave him eternal hope. [...] […] Read more »

Gospel for Asia-supported pastor Utpal serves in a village in Nepal that was devastated by the earthquakes in April and May of 2015. Many homes were reduced to rubble, with precious belongings buried underneath the debris […] Read more »

Rabia got married when she was only 12 years old. She and her husband, and […] Read more »

Around the world, October 15th is recognized as Global Handwashing Day. In recognition of the annual occasion, Gospel for Asia-supported churches, Bridge of Hope centers and Women's Fellowships are doing their part to bring awareness about disease prevention to the people of South Asia. [...] […] Read more »

Today dry, cracked ground and barren fields cover the landscape of Maharashtra. The farmer's crops are dying, and with shortages of water supplies, people's lives waver in the balance. Clouds hover over the fields, bringing gentle drizzles instead of the usual torrential monsoons, which Northeast India is currently experiencing. How to survive stands at the forefront of many minds [...] […] Read more »

Heavy monsoon rains, intensified in some places by Cyclone Komen's landfall in late July, flooded several regions of India and Myanmar, destroyed thousands of acres of crops, affected millions, left thousands homeless and killed hundreds. In Myanmar alone, more than 100 people perished. [...] […] Read more »

Charumati's husband lay dead. Her son, Devan, clung to her, too young to fully understand what had happened. A dark pall settled over their future, and Charumati struggled to provide food and shelter for him. Through her years of labor, she didn't notice the day the bacteria entered her flesh. It wasn't until her son reached adulthood that Charumati recognized [...] […] Read more »

Nabha was born into a family familiar with disappointment. Years ago, they had arrived in the city, hoping to make a decent salary. Instead, they roamed the dirty streets, collecting garbage for meager wages. [...] […] Read more »

As a farmer in South Asia, Bakhtawar had spent his life working hard and getting dust in his eyes […] Read more »

The message was short and should have been common knowledge, but by the end of the speech, people had begun to cry. [...] […] Read more »