BACA’s First Ever Safe House for Persecuted Christians in Pakistan Nears Completion
BACA’s first ever safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan is now entering the final stage of construction.
Built with security, dignity and protection at its heart, the safe house will provide refuge to vulnerable Christian families facing persecution.
After months of steady progress, the building now has completed flooring, washrooms, lighting, fans and much of its finishing work.
With security cameras and final kitchen fittings still to be installed, BACA is now closer than ever to opening this vital place of refuge.
“For persecuted Christians, a safe house is far more than bricks, walls and a roof—it is the promise that when the world feels dangerous, there is somewhere they can run without fear. Every brick we have laid represents our determination to protect people whose only ‘crime’ has been their faith.” — Juliet Chowdhry, BACA
A place of refuge for Christians facing persecution
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) is nearing completion of a landmark project: its first ever safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan.
For years, BACA has supported Christians facing discrimination, violence, forced displacement and other forms of persecution. The new safe house has been created to provide a secure place where vulnerable persecuted families can find protection during moments of crisis.
Unlike an ordinary residential property, security has been at the heart of the building’s design from the beginning.
The walls have been constructed using double brick, providing additional strength and protection. The exact location of the safe house will remain strictly confidential and will only be shared on a need-to-know basis, helping to protect both the families who may stay there and the staff responsible for supporting them.
The building has also been designed with several security checkpoints, while additional measures include secure steel gates and CCTV cameras covering the approaches to the property.
Construction reaches the final stages
Progress has continued steadily throughout 2026.
On 21 May, the architect visited the site to inspect the construction and ensure that the work was following the required measurements and standards.
The project had originally been expected to reach the roofing stage by the end of May. However, the Eid ul-Adha holidays during the final week of May caused a delay.
Despite this setback, construction continued.
By 8 June, the shuttering work had been completed, marking another important milestone. The steel reinforcement structure was then prepared for installation to provide strength and durability to the building. Electrical conduits and fan boxes were also installed in preparation for the concrete work.
On 10 June, the reinforced slab was successfully cast.
This marked the completion of the grey structure of BACA’s safe house. The shuttering supports were retained for nine days to allow the structure to achieve the necessary strength before being removed, allowing the project to move into the finishing phase.
From a building site to a home of safety
By 1 July, wall plastering had been completed and the walls had been skim-coated using a mixture of white cement and PVA glue to create a smooth surface ready for painting.
The sewerage work was also completed.
The next stage was preparation of the floors, with crushed material laid as the base for the tiles.
By 22 July, work had progressed further, with the roof ceiling being installed to give the rooms a finished and welcoming appearance.
However, Pakistan’s monsoon rains created another challenge. Frequent rainfall left the floors damp, delaying tile installation. The surfaces needed to dry completely so that the tiles could bond securely and avoid future swelling or damage.
The delays have tested the patience of everyone involved, but the project has continued to move forward.
A major milestone reached in August
As of 10 August 2026, the safe house was approaching the final phase of construction.
The floors have now been tiled, while the washrooms have been fitted with beautiful tiles, commodes, shower sets, sinks and other essential accessories.
Fans and lights have also been installed throughout the building.
The final finishing work is now underway, including polishing the tiled floors to give the safe house a clean and welcoming appearance.
The kitchen hood and hob remain to be installed, with the hope that the kitchen will be ready for use within a week.
Security remains a central priority. CCTV cameras are scheduled to be installed as part of the final preparations.
More than bricks and concrete
The completion of this safe house represents far more than the construction of another building.
For a Christian family forced to flee because of persecution, having somewhere secure to go can mean the difference between vulnerability and protection.
Families who have experienced threats, intimidation or violence need more than temporary shelter. They need somewhere they can feel safe, regain their dignity and begin to recover from the trauma they have endured.
That is the purpose behind BACA’s safe house.
Every stage of construction—from the double-brick walls to the reinforced concrete slab, from the secure gates to the CCTV system—has been designed with the safety of persecuted Christians in mind.
And now, after months of work, the vision is becoming a reality.
The finish line is in sight
There is still work to complete before the safe house can be fully operational, including the installation of the kitchen appliances, security cameras and final finishing touches.
But BACA has reached a moment that once seemed a long way off.
The safe house is almost ready.
Soon, this building will no longer simply be a construction project. It will become a place where persecuted Christians can find shelter, security and hope when they have nowhere else to turn.
BACA is grateful to everyone who has supported this project and helped bring this vision closer to reality.
Together, we are building more than a safe house. We are building a refuge for those who need it most.
