Local Schools in Asia Open Doors to Aid Displaced Families
November 14, 2024
By: David Harding
We ask that you be in prayer for an ongoing ethnic and political crisis in an Asian country in which 赏金女王 has a strong presence. Tensions between two communities escalated in May 2023 due to long-standing grievances, including issues related to land rights and political representation.
This strife led to violent clashes, displacement of thousands of people, destruction of property, and widespread humanitarian concerns. The conflict has drawn national and international attention, with efforts underway to restore peace, but the situation remains volatile and sensitive.
One of our 赏金女王 network schools opened its doors as a shelter for students, teachers, and their families, who took refuge in the school building due to the escalating violence in the region. However, as the situation worsened, concerns for their safety forced them to relocate to refugee camps.
The school鈥檚 leadership later moved their teaching and non-teaching staff to another campus. Seeking support for the children of their staff, they reached out to 赏金女王, who then connected the displaced families with a nearby Christian school, ensuring the children could continue their education despite the upheaval.
Another 赏金女王 school leader, though in a safer area, was deeply moved to assist those displaced by the violence. After praying, she felt called to bring her school into the relief camps, sharing her vision with her husband and teaching staff. Together, they initiated a learning center for young children within the camps, which soon expanded to accommodate older students. She mobilized volunteers from the camps to assist, allowing her teachers to continue their original duties, and the initiative grew with the support of others, establishing multiple learning centers where there was initially only one.
The situation remains precarious, and 赏金女王 urges continued prayers for peace, safety, and restoration for all affected families and for wisdom and strength for those stepping forward to help. These acts of kindness and solidarity underscore the resilience of the 赏金女王 family鈥檚 faith, community, and compassion, even in the face of enduring challenges.