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Torrential rains in Sindh left Christian and Hindu families surrounded by stagnant water and deadly swarms of mosquitoes.
Children as young as two were diagnosed with malaria, while families struggled without access to healthcare or prevention.
On 1st September 2025, BACA delivered mosquito nets to 40 vulnerable families, offering safety and hope.
With your support, we can continue protecting forgotten communities from life-threatening disease.
In August, torrential rains devastated communities across Sindh, leaving behind stagnant water that quickly turned into breeding grounds for mosquitoes. For the Christian and Hindu families of Ahmad Khan Mari, this became a life-threatening crisis. Children were falling ill with malaria and dengue, and with hospitals 10km away—and private treatment unaffordable—the situation grew desperate. (Read more here)
BACA volunteer Daniyal Masih raised the alarm, reporting that children including Sagar (2), Sanji (3), and Wishal (5) had already been diagnosed with malaria and were struggling with high fevers. Many families, dependent on daily farm labour for meagre wages, simply could not afford medical treatment or preventive measures.
A Dangerous Reality
With pools of rainwater surrounding the village, families resorted to burning fires to drive mosquitoes away. But this practice was hazardous—already several houses had caught fire. Traditional methods proved useless against the relentless swarms. For these families, mosquito nets were not a convenience, but a lifeline.
A family proudly holds their new mosquito net, a vital shield to protect their children from malaria and dengue
BACA Steps In
On 1st September 2025, the BACA team delivered mosquito nets to 40 Christian and Hindu families in Ahmad Khan Mari, bringing hope and protection at a time of crisis.
Kiku Bai (35), mother of young Wishal who had been struck by malaria, expressed her gratitude:
“I am thankful to BACA for coming to our aid and providing mosquito nets to me and my community. The rainwater has caused a greater number of mosquitoes in the area, but now my kids will be safe.”
Evangelist Daniyal, who first alerted BACA to the crisis, said:
“BACA has never left us alone in our times of need. We are deeply thankful to BACA and its generous donors for providing mosquito nets that will protect our children’s lives. God bless you all.”
A grateful family with their infant receives a mosquito net from BACA, bringing hope and protection
Protecting the Most Vulnerable
Juliet Chowdhry, Trustee of the British Asian Christian Association:
“No parent should have to watch their child suffer from a preventable disease simply because they cannot afford protection. These mosquito nets are more than fabric—they are a shield of hope, dignity, and life for vulnerable Christian and Hindu families abandoned in their time of need.”
This small but vital intervention has already brought comfort and safety to families who feared for their children’s lives. Yet, with stagnant floodwater still present, the risk of disease outbreak remains high.
BACA remains committed to standing with Pakistan’s most vulnerable communities—Christian and Hindu minorities who are often forgotten in times of crisis.
💙 Help us continue this vital work Your donations enable us to respond quickly to emergencies like this, providing life-saving relief to families who have nowhere else to turn.
