Access to the Gospel in the Middle East
92,400 people access the Gospel for the first time in the Middle East.
This quarter, Biglife's team had about 1,500 personal disciple-making meetings with over 29,200 new disciples, distributing more than 13,200 Bibles and showing the Jesus Film 124 times to over 4,900 people in this unreached country in the heart of the Middle East. As a result, 1,834 new believers were baptized, 647 new house "fellowships" were started and an estimated 92,400 people accessed the Gospel for the first time. Also, 10 new schools were started in the brick kilns, and 4,745 patients were served in the mobile medical camps.
"My name is Kala. I’m 39 and have lived and worked at a brick kiln since childhood. At 15, my family began using charms, amulets, and candles for protection. I often wondered—how could these things truly help us? We lived in darkness without knowing the truth. One day, Brother Ashfaq visited and shared the story of the fishermen Simon Peter, who caught nothing until Jesus told him to cast his net again. That story felt personal, like Jesus was speaking to me. We invited Brother Ashfaq to our home. He shared the Gospel, and I eagerly asked for a Bible. When the gift of a Bible arrived, I began reading daily, and my life changed. Though my father resisted at first, he too came to believe. Now, our whole family follows Jesus, living in peace and joy."
Access to education and healthcare in Uganda
More communities empowered through education and healthcare initiatives
This quarter, Musana continued to operate and build more high-quality and affordable schools and hospitals across eastern Uganda. Thanks to the success of these locally run enterprises, profits were used to reach the most deserving, including 1,971 students who were given scholarships, unlocking access to quality education for families who need it most. Through six community health outreaches and free services at their health facilities, over 5,900 people accessed quality healthcare in Q1.
The construction of Musana Vocational High School in Kamuli has become more than just a building project — it’s a catalyst for transformation. Over 200 local construction workers have found stable employment, providing for their families while developing new skills that will last long beyond this project. As the campus rises, it’s bringing more than classrooms to the community: new roads, reliable water systems, and vital infrastructure are reshaping daily life for thousands. This school is laying the foundation for both education and opportunity, creating a ripple effect of empowerment and growth. For students in Kamuli, the excitement is already building as they eagerly await the grand opening in 2026 — a future where their potential will no longer be limited by circumstance but unlocked through knowledge, spiritual growth, and hands-on vocational training.
Access to the Gospel in South Asia
Over 2,500 churches already planted in Q1
This quarter, 32 iDMM trainings were held for 400 disciple making movement leaders, church planting coordinators and trainers. In addition to disciple making and church planting, the trainings also covered Community Health Education (CHE), business development and contextualization. This quarter, an additional 2,565 churches were started with 6,155 new disciples as a result of these ongoing movements. Out of the 2,565 churches, 106 were from Muslim background disciples, 80 from Buddhist worldview, and 233 from Sikhism worldview engagements.
Sukh and his wife Raj attended a DMM training in one of the northern states and began praying to implement what they learned. They started prayer walking in a neighboring village and sharing their stories on how Jesus had changed their lives. They met Mrs. Neel and found that she was suffering from a disease for a long time. After listening to their story of healing, she requested them to come to her house and pray for her. After prayer, she was healed and was touched by the Holy Spirit. She requested Sukh and Raj to visit them regularly. Since then, a Discovery Bible Study group has started in March 2025 in Neel’s home.
Access to microfinance in Africa
Steady growth despite difficulties
Due to rising inflation, adverse weather conditions and regional insecurity, Plant with Purpose experienced disrupted program activities across Burundi, DRC, Ethiopia, and Tanzania this quarter. Despite these obstacles, 1.7M trees were planted and 3,366 people attended regenerative agriculture trainings. 94 new Purpose groups were formed and 2,381 groups continued meeting. 13 new church partnerships were established, totaling 754 church partnerships in operation.1,494 people attended Christian leadership trainings. In Burundi and the DRC, large-scale tree planting campaigns mobilized communities around environmental restoration. Meanwhile, the Tanzania leaders participated in a national nutrition program that empowered schools to improve agriculture and nutrition practices, reinforcing both health outcomes and sustainable agricultural habits.
Magdalena once lived with the constant stress of not having enough while running a small shop, farming, and raising three children alongside two relatives in the Shengena West watershed of Tanzania. “We often had to settle for just two meals a day,” she remembers. Despite working tirelessly, she and her husband couldn’t grow their business because banks refused them loans without collateral. Everything changed when she joined a Purpose Group. “The idea of a group that we could own ourselves was very appealing,” she says. With access to savings and small loans, Magdalena began expanding her inventory, reinvesting profits, and learning how to better manage the business. “I added essential products we had never been able to stock before,” she shares. Over time, she launched a side business selling milk and eventually built a spacious new home for her family. Today, her shop is a thriving retail and wholesale business, and all three of her children have completed higher education. “We no longer need outside help to survive. Now, we support each other,” Magdalena says proudly. She now shares her story to inspire others, standing as living proof that with the right tools, transformation is possible.
Access to microfinance in Uganda and South Sudan
Empowering communities: Seed Effect's impact in Uganda
This quarter, Seed Effect's team started 58 new savings groups, reaching 2,481 new members, and continued to serve existing members across eight branches in northern Uganda. Since launching in Uganda in 2017, they have served 111,017 members in 4,151 groups. In Q1, staff from all nine Ugandan and South Sudan branches gathered in Gulu for three days of training, fellowship, worship, and team building. In February, staff from their Ugandan branches participated in a conservation agriculture training facilitated by our partner, Equipping Farmers International. In 2025, they aim to train 6,0000 Seed Effect members in better farming practices.
When Sebit fled South Sudan for Uganda, he faced a daunting question: “How will I provide for my family?” With no resources, he began cutting trees to make and sell charcoal. It was grueling work and unsustainable. A friend, seeing his struggle, referred Sebit to a Seed Effect Savings and Loan group. There, Sebit found more than financial tools—he found encouragement and community. With his first loan, Sebit bought a battery and a solar panel. He cleaned and organized a small roadside room, installed a charging system, and hung a sign: “Sebit and Sons Charging Phones.” What began as an idea became a reliable income source. Daily, customers stop to charge their phones, providing Sebit with steady earnings to support his family. But for Sebit, it’s about more than money—it’s about restored hope.“ When I read the Bible, I feel encouraged, and all my worries fade away."
Access to the Gospel in South Asia
Coordinator training success and transformation update
This quarter, TEA leaders hosted 4 iDMM (Integrated Disciple Making Movement) trainings for 80 church planting coordinators in 3 countries in South Asia. In the trainings, believers from existing churches are trained how to make disciples, start Bible studies and plant churches in the unreached communities around them. These trainings also include business training so the bi-vocational church planters can support themselves, as well as nonformal theological training so the house churches are theologically sound.
Poroma lives in the Salepur village of Baruipur. She was a Hindu and was having such a difficult time in her life that she even considered suicide. Her husband used to hit her almost every day and there was no end in sight. But one day in January a church planting coordinator, Goutam, visited her village. While they were having church with the new believers there, Poroma approached them and shared how her life was getting worse every day. Goutam shared what Jesus had done to save him from his old life of sin, that Jesus had risen from death and that he will come back to take us to heaven where we will live happily with him. After a few days of conversations, Poroma believed that Jesus is the only way to find hope and peace in her life. She accepted Jesus and turned away from idol worshipping. She prayed for her husband and has already seen a big change in his attitude towards life. Today, Poroma has become an integral part of their group, and she also runs two Bible study groups in her community.
Access to clean water in the Central African Republic
A pilot program is launched in CAR
This quarter, Water for Good launched a pilot of the Vision of a Healthy Village (VHV) model in Region 2 of the Central African Republic. It is an innovative, community-led initiative that empowers families to lead healthier lives to reduce disease prevalence and mortality through lasting access to safe water and improved sanitation and hygiene. As a part of this pilot, they hired and trained three new staff members, completed a baseline evaluation, and registered 1,423 households across four villages. Meanwhile, their teams drilled 11 boreholes, installed three solar-powered pump systems and eight handpumps. This VHV pilot represents a key step in our long-term strategy to scale access to safe water in Region 2—where access has already quadrupled over the past four years.
Masamba Ramatu, a 20-year-old student and single mother in Berberati, used to walk over three hours daily to fetch water from an unsafe spring deep in the forest. As the oldest of seven siblings, the burden of collecting water was hers. “The water made us sick,” she recalls. “And the path was dangerous—wild animals often attacked women and girls.” In 2023, her life took a dramatic turn when Water for Good installed a solar-powered piped water system just five minutes from her home. Today, the community enjoys safe, clean water without fear or exhaustion. “The new system brought peace to our lives—no more back pain, no fear in the jungle, and no more sickness,” Masamba says. Thanks to your generous support, Water for Good also provides regular maintenance and quarterly chlorine treatment, ensuring the water stays safe. Children are now healthy, and families like Masamba’s are thriving.
Access to clean water and the Gospel in Chad and Niger
Advancing safe and living water in the Sahel
In the first quarter of 2025, work in the Sahel (Niger and Chad) continued to advance safe water access in hard-to-reach and insecure areas. In Niger, three boreholes were drilled and completed in the Tillabéri and Dosso regions, serving communities with limited infrastructure due to regional instability. In Chad, WASH teams completed five boreholes, two elevated water towers, and conducted extensive holistic/ministry engagement activities across multiple villages. These efforts included water testing, sanitation training, and preparation for hygiene promotion through local churches. All work was carried out amid challenging socio-political conditions, with teams demonstrating perseverance and faithful witness throughout.
Pastor Gnowe Doursala, a local evangelist in Chad, serves alongside water projects in the remote Dourbali region. “This region presents numerous challenges,” he said, “requiring significant courage, dedication, and a deep love for the people who are living in spiritual darkness.” Despite the difficulty, he has faithfully ministered among the communities, building relationships and sharing the gospel personally. His efforts have seen 60 individuals recently give their lives to Christ—many requesting baptism and visibly transformed with joy and confidence. The presence of the WASH program in the area has opened doors for deeper community engagement, making it possible for pastors like Gnowe to minister with greater consistency and impact. As he put it, “With God’s help, we will continue to reach these areas still living in darkness, bringing them the light of Christ.”
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