Dear Supporters

Despite the obstacles of 2021, this period has demonstrated to us that by working together we can achieve great results and can have a significant effect on the lives of children you are supporting.   

There have been little miracles; like vulnerable children being reunited with relatives and becoming part of a family unit for the first time.

Additionally, as children returned home during lockdowns, they have also reconnected with family. As a result, a proportion of both parents and children are expressing that they would like to remain at home and attend school locally rather than returning to boarding schools.

We believe in the importance of a safe home, a place where with God’s grace, the principles of Christianity are put into practice and passed from one generation to the next.

By working with our partners, we have been able to expand our programs in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. This expansion includes developing programs in communities surrounding our Adventist village schools. This will ensure our enduring legacy of faith-based education remains a focus in a more family-friendly way. This will help children, their families and communities to flourish not just in faith and future prospects but in sustainable outcomes for generations to come.

The team here at Asian Aid would like to thank you, our supporters. By entrusting us and supporting our ministry, we have been able to give hope.

The power of your faith has been reflected in our partner’s actions as they have expanded their role beyond education to home visits, welfare checks, food relief and now, more general COVID-19 relief. With these actions, we have seen God’s love shining from the faces of your sponsored children, their families and communities as we provide their necessities and beyond that, light where there was none.

We reflect on the real meaning of Christmas, because there is no greater gift than God giving us His Son. This means we can all walk together no matter what our earthly journey has been.

Our aim, as always, is to provide positive and meaningful change in the lives of vulnerable children, their families and communities in India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

When it is safe to do so, we look forward to celebrating together again. Until then, we ask you to remember the children in your prayers.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas,

Paul