BACA trustee Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry Humanitarian Projects & Communications Volunteer, travelled across Pakistan to comfort widows, support orphaned children, and encourage families devastated by blasphemy persecution. They visited Nawab Bibi after the heartbreaking death of her husband, Pastor Zafar Bhatti, assuring continued care and medical support. They brought joy and practical help to the orphaned children of Shama and Shehzad, and comforted the grieving family of Nabeel Masih. Their journey concluded with renewed hope for Basharat Masih’s release as BACA’s legal team fights to secure justice for him. In early November 2025, BACA trustees Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah…
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Basharat Masih’s family, unable to afford legal help after their initial Solicitor withdrew from the case following a series of threats, turned to BACA as court pressure mounted. BACA swiftly hired Pakistan’s top blasphemy lawyer, Saif ul Malook, bringing new hope to the desperate family. Court proceedings have begun, though delays continue due to absent witnesses and a lawyers’ strike. Despite the challenges, Basharat’s family and BACA remain determined to fight for his freedom—trusting God for justice. The family of Basharat Masih, a poor Christian labourer imprisoned under false blasphemy charges, has finally found a ray of hope. After months…
A Christian family in Raiwind lost three loved ones when monsoon rains caused their fragile home to collapse. Left homeless and grieving, they sought temporary shelter while BACA covered funeral costs and pledged to rebuild their house. Despite heavy rain delays, BACA constructed a strong, elevated, and fully furnished new home with two rooms, a kitchen, and a veranda. The family has now returned with gratitude, finding safety, dignity, and hope restored after unimaginable tragedy. In July, devastating monsoon rains brought tragedy to a Christian family in Raiwind when their fragile home collapsed under the pressure of relentless downpour. The…
On 26th June 2024, 22-year-old Basharat Masih, a Christian waiter from Faisalabad, was arrested under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws while travelling to his new job in Naran. He has remained in Adiala Jail for over a year, accused of a crime he denies, with his family unable to afford legal representation. As court hearings continue, the judge has now demanded a defence lawyer after Basharat’s previous lawyer withdrew from the case, leaving his family and loved ones in deep despair. The British Asian Christian Association is urgently seeking support to fund his legal defence and fight for his freedom. Plea for…
After the brutal murder of Christian painter Yousaf Masih in Sialkot, his three orphaned daughters were left heartbroken and destitute. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) visited the family, offering comfort, prayers, and urgent financial assistance. Eldest daughter Khushbu (17) dreams of becoming a beautician to support her younger sisters, and BACA has pledged to fund her training. BACA also plans to hire a lawyer to pursue justice for Yousaf, ensuring his daughters are not forgotten. On 1st November 2025, a team from the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) travelled to Christian Colony, Sialkot, to meet the orphaned daughters of…
In the remote village of Jarawater, Sindh, Christian and Hindu families struggle daily without access to clean drinking water or sanitation. Women walk long distances through fields to fetch contaminated canal water, risking their health and dignity. Responding to their plea, BACA plans to install a water pump and build a community washroom to restore safety and dignity. Your support can help transform lives by turning their cry for clean water into lasting hope. In Pakistan’s Sindh province, the water crisis continues to deepen — and rural minority communities suffer the most. On 20th October 2025, families from Jarawater village,…
Homelessness across England has reached devastating new levels, with a 14% increase over the past year. According to the latest report from Shelter, more than 354,000 people – including 161,500 children – are expected to spend Christmas without a home. Here in Redbridge, the situation is particularly alarming. Once part of Essex before becoming a London borough in 1965, Redbridge is now home to one in every 33 residents living without secure housing – a rate far higher than the national average of one in 160. Shelter’s research reveals that over 9,500 residents, including more than 5,400 children, are homeless…
Yousaf Masih, a 44-year-old Christian painter from Sialkot, was found brutally murdered two days after going missing. His mutilated body was discovered on a garbage heap, sparking horror and grief within the local Christian community. Yousaf leaves behind three young daughters, now orphaned and without financial support. BACA has stepped in to provide the family with legal aid, financial assistance, and help in their pursuit of justice. In a shocking and deeply distressing incident, Yousaf Masih (44), a Christian painter and father of three from Christian Colony, Sialkot, was found brutally murdered on 13th September 2025. His mutilated body was…
After losing their parents to a brutal mob killing in 2014, the orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih continue to rebuild their lives with BACA’s ongoing care. During a recent visit, the children’s simple wish for a cupboard to store their clothes touched BACA’s team deeply. The gift brought smiles and a renewed sense of security to their home. A small act of kindness reminded them they are loved, remembered, and never alone. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues its heartfelt mission to care for the three orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih, the young Christian couple…
Justice for Kinza: Supporting a Young Christian Girl After a Violent Rape On 2nd September 2025, 14-year-old Kinza Bibi, a Christian girl from village Dhani, district Hafizabad, was brutally raped by her Muslim neighbour, Muhammad Haroon. Kinza is now suffering from severe post-traumatic stress and has been relocated to a safer place, while her attacker remains free on pre-arrest bail from the Session Court Hafizabad. The Attack At around 6:00 pm, Kinza was home alone, caring for her youngest sister, Erika (9 months), while her mother, Rukhsana Bibi (40 yrs), went out to buy vegetables for dinner. Her siblings were…