In the heart of Youhanabad No.2, a vibrant Christian community on the outskirts of Lahore, the spirit of giving and spiritual growth collided as BACA’s Biblical outreach program reached out to deserving families, bringing the cherished gift of Bibles. This initiative aimed to empower those struggling to make ends meet with the invaluable knowledge encapsulated in the Holy Scriptures. Pastor James Chiragh, the dedicated leader of Ikhtiar-e-Masih Church, approached BACA with a heartfelt plea to provide printed Bibles for the underprivileged members of his congregation. Acquainted with BACA through another pastor who had experienced the joy of receiving Bibles, Pastor…
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In the quiet village of Javaid Nagar, Pattoki, a heartbreaking incident unfolded on Christmas Eve that left a family shattered. Aqsa Riaz, a 17-year-old Christian girl with epilepsy, went missing from her home while her father and siblings attended a local church service. Aqsa, staying behind to care for her sick mother, seemingly vanished without a trace. Aqsa’s mother, Asiya Bibi, discovered her daughter’s absence around 11:30 pm when a cousin arrived home and revealed that Aqsa was nowhere to be found. As panic set in, Asiya desperately searched the nearby streets, calling out her daughter’s name in anguish. Despite…
In the midst of December’s global celebrations of joy and festivity, the month took a grim turn for a Pak-Christian family seeking asylum in Thailand, as they faced the haunting fear of arrest by Thai authorities. Every December, Thai authorities resume a crackdown on asylum seekers, resulting in the filling of Immigration Detention Centers with refugees and illegal immigrants. Unfortunately, the Royal Thai Government does not recognize applicants registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as they have not ratified the UN Conventions for Asylum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWZiTKKo0N8&t=852s VIDEO: BACA helped Chris Rogers to film this documentary on the…
#IndiangenocideofChristians On December 15, 2023, a mass burial ceremony was held for 45 Christian martyrs belonging to the Kuki-Zo tribe in Manipur. Subsequently, on December 20, an additional 87 individuals were laid to rest. This solemn event transpired following a directive from the Indian Supreme Court, instructing the state government to oversee respectful and dignified burials for those who lost their lives in the ongoing violence between the Meitei (predominantly Hindu) and Kuki-Zo tribes (largely Christian). Read more (here). In the face of a staggering death toll, Indian authorities have been unsuccessful in quelling the unrest, and the Christian community…
In the quiet village of Sindh, a devastating fire recently left Jammu Masih (28 yrs) and his family grappling with the harsh realities of loss and despair. However, amidst the ashes, a glimmer of hope emerged as BACA, driven by compassion, extended a helping hand to rebuild not just a house but shattered lives. https://youtu.be/_31Ld1gw6m0 VIDEO: Jammu Masih thanks BACA for helping his family restore their lives after a devastating fire. On the ominous day of October 24th, Jammu Masih’s life took an unforeseen turn while he was diligently working on a farm, just three kilometers away from his modest…
This Christmas, the staggering reality is that over 139,000 children will experience homelessness—an alarming increase of over 14% from last year. According to official government data, a distressing record has been set this year, with 300,000 people registered as homeless in the UK—the highest figure since records began. You can contribute to easing the hardships of homelessness by supporting BACA’s Meals for the Needy project this Christmas. As the festive season approaches, our hearts are drawn to the poignant reality of the homelessness crisis gripping our nation. Yet, for the dedicated volunteers at the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), the…
On December 18th, a dedicated team of Pakistani Pastors, who generously volunteer for the British Asian Christian Association, journeyed to brick kilns in Sheikhupura to distribute both printed and audio Bibles. The distribution of Bibles is anticipated to provide a valuable opportunity for some of the most underprivileged Christians in Pakistan to deepen their faith and engage with the transformative Gospel of Christ. Now, they can study and reflect on these teachings in their own time, rather than solely relying on the presence of a visiting Pastor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=379i_jo7wFg VIDEO: Pak-Christians share their joy in having their own accessible Gospel. In…
SHEIKHUPURA, PUNJAB — In a shocking incident, the family of a local pastor fell victim to a brutal attack and religious persecution at the hands of an intolerant Muslim gang in Sheikhupura, Punjab. Adding insult to injury, the perpetrators explicitly declared that Christians were not allowed to own a milk shop in the area. The perpetrators of the violence have now threatened to kill the Christian family of they pursue justice and if they continue to run their small milk and yoghurt business. On November 25th, Amir Masih was viciously assaulted while purchasing groceries from Muhammad Abdul Rehman’s shop. Present…
A group of local Muslims violently attacked and injured four innocent Christian farmworkers in Chichawatni, Punjab, as they resisted pressure to convert to Islam. The impoverished Christians were left on stretchers outside hospital wards, anxiously awaiting medical attention from doctors. Regrettably, the police have unlawfully rejected the application against the perpetrators, leaving the victims without legal recourse. In response to this injustice, British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has approached the office of the District Police Officer (DPO), seeking assistance in registering a First Information Report (FIR) at the local police station to initiate a formal investigation into the incident. In…
In a harrowing tale of religious persecution, Haroon Shahzad, a 45-year-old Christian man from Chak 49 Shumaali, near Sargodha in Punjab Province, Pakistan, found himself at the center of a blasphemy controversy that led to his incarceration and subsequent release from Sargodha District Jail on November 15. Shahzad was charged with blasphemy on June 30 for sharing Bible verses on Facebook on 27th July 2023, causing an uproar among Muslims and forcing dozens of Christian families in the vicinity to flee their homes. In a small village near Sargodha city, Pakistan, Haroon Shehzad, a 49-year-old Christian man, found himself accused…