ReachGlobal Crisis Response is mobilizing following the devastating flooding in South Asia.
Due to heavy summer rains, rising rivers and overflowing reservoirs, more than 1,600 villages have been flooded in South Asia, claiming the lives of 43 people and impacting more than 354,000. Homes have been destroyed, belongings have been lost; some escaped with just the clothes on their backs. Vast areas of crops and cattle have been killed, devastating the livelihoods of local farmers.
ReachGlobal Crisis Response is collaborating with multiple long-time ministry partners and local churches who have been ministering on-the-ground in South Asia for several years—making disciples, investing in leaders and planting churches. Together with those partners, Crisis Response is seeing God open new opportunities to serve villages and neighborhoods that have been impacted by this crisis.
Villages that once posted signs that read "No pastors/Christians allowed" are now more open to receiving help and building relationships. In the context of their already existing ministry, Crisis Response and their partners are now able to leverage this new opportunity to make disciples by serving people with practical help and words of love. In an area of much religious division, they are serving people from all religious backgrounds, making a strong statement about the love of Christ for all people.
There are immediate needs for food, clean drinking water, cooking gas, medical supplies and cooking pots/utensils, etc. These are expected to extend until the flooded fields can be replanted (about six months). There is concern for increased sickness and disease because of the flooding.
You can join the response effort.
Pray
- For God’s compassion on the hurting to be experienced by those in the midst of this tragedy
- For the individuals and communities that will need to rebuild their lives following the floods
- For good connections and open hearts in the communities where Crisis Response and their partners will serve
- For funding, resources and staff needed to support the response
- For God to be glorified through the sacrificial service and generosity of churches and individuals in the wake of this crisis
Join the team
Crisis Response is actively looking for new staff. Consider joining their team by reviewing current open opportunities.
Give
You can be a part of the response in South Asia by giving online or mailing a check designated "South Asia Floods 21709-3990P" to:
Thank you for your prayers and generosity.
