Access to the Gospel in the Middle East
Making 3,000 disciples despite massive flooding
This quarter, Biglife continued their work in the Middle East despite challenging conditions of heavy rains and devastating floods. The Jesus Film was shown 75 times, reaching 3,522 people, while 1,820 disciple-making trainings engaged 42,919 participants. More than 3,000 new believers were baptized, 1,080 new house churches were planted, and 14,000 print Bibles were distributed to new disciples. Ten new schools were started among the 1,200+ brick kilns Biglife serves, and 18 new classrooms were completed. Mobile medical camps treated 5,203 patients while flood relief efforts provided 9,840 food bags, 500 tarps, and 3,050 mosquito nets—serving more than 38,000 people in crisis and opening doors to some of the hardest to reach communities.
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. My name is Salim Masih, from Kasur. I began working at a brick kiln when I was only 15, and I’m now 55 years old. My family fell into debt after my brother was badly injured in a serious accident, and we were forced into bonded labor. Life was filled with hardship, hopelessness, and pain. Over the years, our debts grew. One of my daughters became disabled after a stroke, and I sank deeper into drinking and anger. I turned away from God, believing He had forgotten us. I started beating my wife, and my children suffered because of me, yet my daughter continued to pray for my salvation. One morning, I awoke to hear her praying for me. Her faith broke my heart. I repented, stopped drinking, and asked my family for forgiveness. Together, we began to pray—and Jesus began to restore us. Through the ministry of the Biglife team and Victory Church, God miraculously paid off all our debts and set our family free. Today, we live in peace, worship together, and share the good news of Jesus’ love. We are no longer slaves, but free in Christ. All glory to God for our new life!
Access to education and healthcare in Uganda
Musana's impact: Education, health, and hope stories
This quarter, Musana conducted 13 community health outreaches and delivered counseling to 3,650 students while hosting 26 life-skills sessions that engaged over 2,800 youth. Teachers at the secondary level received critical retooling and capacity-building training, enhancing education quality and community impact. Musana also held blood donation and immunization drives, visited 175 new mothers in Kamuli and Kaliro, and strengthened local governance through its Annual General Meetings, continuing its mission of holistic education and health development.
Born in Mayuge district, Richard found himself living on the streets of Iganga by the age of nine. Life at home was unstable, and he struggled to find safety and care while living with an aunt whose main livelihood was fishing. In 2013, he discovered Musana and was given the chance to access an education, a lifeline that changed everything. After completing his primary leaving examinations, he was supported to enroll at Pioneer Technical Institute, where he earned a certificate in welding and metal fabrication. Today, Richard is a proud professional, using his skills to create a better future and dreaming of ways to give back to his community. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of opportunity and hope.
Access to the Gospel in South Asia
Spiritual and community transformation in South Asia
This quarter, a total of 1,790 individuals were trained through diverse initiatives, including Movement Leader, Coordinator, and Catalyst trainings, as well as Pastoral Leader Development, Community Health Education, and Business for Movement programs. These efforts contributed to the formation of 2,253 new churches and 2,338 discovery groups, resulting in 16,868 new disciples. The scope of activity reflects a powerful movement of spiritual and community transformation taking place across multiple regions.
Mr. Rajo from the village of Shayam was prayed for by Mr. Ashoki, a catalyst who told him the story of the prodigal son. Rajo eventually invited some of his neighbors, and a discovery group was started in his home. He soon received baptism and began to follow the DMM strategy, going out to find Persons of Peace. Rajo found Persons of Peace in 15 villages and has played a role in starting discovery groups among the Kumhar people group. After becoming a follower and disciple maker, his extended family members started persecuting him and have prevented him from living with the family. Prayers will be appreciated for the family members to come to know Jesus.
Access to microfinance in Africa
Empowering communities through trees and transformation
This quarter, Plant With Purpose helped communities across Burundi, the DRC, Ethiopia, and Tanzania plant 1,357,578 trees, form 82 new Purpose Groups, and strengthen 2,381 existing ones. Altogether, 8,962 farmers participated in regenerative agriculture training, and 6,755 individuals engaged in leadership development initiatives. In Ethiopia, communities took ownership of soil and water conservation projects, while in Burundi, Interfaith Youth Conferences reached 556 young people, promoting peace and stewardship. In Tanzania, a national media feature celebrated the beekeeping initiative’s success in generating sustainable income and ecological restoration. Meanwhile, in the DRC, peace and reconciliation meetings in post-conflict zones fostered forgiveness, rebuilt trust, and renewed hope for lasting transformation.
At just 28 years old, Feza from the Sange Watershed of the Democratic Republic of Congo had already endured more hardship than most, struggling with her husband to provide for their young child; selling homemade donuts barely kept them afloat, and the future felt uncertain. Everything changed when she joined the Ushindi Purpose Group through Plant With Purpose, gaining access to savings, lending, and the tools to plan beyond daily survival. With her group’s support, Feza launched a mango business, buying fruit in advance and eventually purchasing four entire fields. Today, her once fragile household has reliable income, access to medical care, and resources for her siblings’ education; from a life of daily struggle, Feza now leads a thriving household and is building a future full of opportunity and stability.
Access to microfinance in Uganda and South Sudan
Empowering communities through savings and transformation
This quarter, Seed Effect Uganda’s program staff launched 138 new savings and loan groups, reaching 3,717 new members and continuing to serve existing ones across eight branches. A two-day MEAL training in Adjumani equipped leadership to strengthen data collection and program accountability, with an external consultant helping refine outcome and output measurement. Under the guidance of new MEAL Manager Sharon Aol, the organization has cultivated a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence, laying the foundation for continued exponential growth.
Before Seed Effect came to Odravu Sub-county, Agnes Bako’s life was marked by anger, conflict, and hardship. As a mother of seven and caregiver to another child, she recalls constant fighting and financial strain. Everything began to change when a friend invited her to join a Seed Effect Savings Group. “When we got there, all the teachings touched me deeply because those were the very things I was struggling with,” she said. Through the Onita A Savings Group, Agnes learned forgiveness, peace, and love. Her relationship with her husband transformed, and her home became a place of unity. Spiritually, she found her faith: “The Bible study made me know Jesus Christ as my personal Savior.” Agnes also began saving from her farming income—over 1,595,000 UGX (~$420) across three savings cycles—and took small loans to re-invest in agriculture. Her savings helped pay school fees for her daughter, who has now completed Senior 6 (secondary school), and allowed her to buy livestock and hire neighbors to work her garden. Agnes’s life is now marked by compassion and generosity. She reflects peace, purpose, and faith to her family and community. “Thank you so much, Seed Effect, for bringing change,” she shared.
Access to the Gospel in South Asia
Kingdom growth in the Bay of Bengal region
🙌 Kingdom Progress in the Bay of Bengal Region. By God’s grace, we’ve witnessed remarkable transformation, growth, and momentum across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. Our coordinators, trainers, and catalysts have not only deepened their spiritual lives but are also actively expanding God’s Kingdom among unreached and disadvantaged people groups. Many new leaders and disciples are stepping into the calling of disciple-making, fueled by a deep desire to see Gospel movements ignite in their own communities and UPGs.
A Ministry Story: Mukul Roy - In a village near the Bay of Bengal, Mukul Roy lived a life of outward respect but inner emptiness, which changed when Sadhu Baidya, a TEA coordinator, invited him to a Discovery Bible Study. As Mukul read Scripture in his own language, his heart opened, and one day, under a mango tree, he declared, “I believe Jesus is real. He has peace. I want that peace.” Mukul subsequently gave his life to Christ and now leads a DBS group with his family and neighbors; once searching, he’s now guiding others—one of many ordinary people empowered to share God’s love.
Access to clean water in the Central African Republic
Expanding clean water access in Central African Republic
This quarter, Water for Good continued expanding access to safe, reliable water in Region 2 of the Central African Republic, where 70% of the population still lacks clean water. The team restructured its staff to improve efficiency and launched 30 new “Healthy Homes” through its Vision of a Healthy Village (VHV) model, part of a long-term effort that has already quadrupled water access over four years. Four new boreholes were drilled, five more pipe systems are in progress, and 768 handpumps received maintenance visits to ensure lasting impact for thousands of families.
Luisiana, a 13-year-old from the Central African Republic, faced daily challenges that often felt overwhelming; born with a disability, she also carried the heavy burden of walking long distances to collect unsafe water, and the exhausting trips left her in pain and too tired for school, and some days, she couldn’t attend at all, either from the exhaustion or getting sick from the unsafe water. Everything changed when Water for Good installed a water point near her home, and Luisiana shared, "Now, I have safe water just steps away," and "I can focus on school and not feel so tired all the time." With more time and energy, Luisiana’s health and grades have improved, she’s thriving in school, and her teachers have noticed her progress; Luisiana’s story is a powerful reminder: clean water isn’t just a basic need—it’s a foundation for a brighter future.
Access to clean water and the Gospel in Chad and Niger
New water systems and hygiene training transform communities
This quarter, 13 new water systems were completed across Niger, connecting 39 water points and providing thousands with clean, reliable water. Hygiene promotion remained central, with over 7,800 people trained in key WASH practices and 677 new latrines constructed. In Chad, partners led large-scale hygiene and cholera prevention campaigns, reaching more than 8,000 people, while spiritual impact followed as 63 new believers were recorded, and The Jesus Film reached over 1,000 viewers, including a village chief’s brother in one community who placed their faith in Christ.
In Niger’s Tillabéri region, the village of Koiré Marina had waited years for clean water. Two drilling attempts had already failed, and less committed teams could have moved on to easier sites. But our local partner refused to give up. They paused the work, brought in specialists to conduct a new geological survey, and prayed for wisdom before trying again. At the third attempt, water flowed. The entire community rejoiced because they had not been passed by and realized their village mattered enough to fight for.
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