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Mailchimp_Peacemakers One of our major efforts in India the past few months has been on the birthing of a new area of work for rehabilitation of women in conflict with the law. This is an initiative with much scope but currently we are looking at rehabilitation of women prisoners and their children. Since this is a relatively new area of work, AsiaCMS co-mission partners Rabbi and Chitra Jakaran have spent much time in research and discussions with those in the field.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Jigsaw Kids Ministry is a Christian Child Development Ministry in the Philippines, enabling and empowering holistic development of children who live in extreme poverty, need and hardship through the growth of faith, hope and love.

[caption id="attachment_1848" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Milan and Grace in Kirpa Milan and Grace in Kirpa[/caption] As the Nepalese continue to rebuild their lives following last April’s devastating earthquake, our co-mission partners have kept up their punishing schedule of equipping leaders and workers for Kingdom business and bringing hope to the people.

[caption id="attachment_1838" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Manoj and Anjila conducting a training session Manoj and Anjila conducting a training session [/caption] From Nepal’s deadliest earthquake in history, Manoj Pradhananga and Anjila Shrestha have found the empowerment and joy of walking in obedience to God. Despite their lack of experience in disaster relief work, the couple have successfully coordinated the relief and rehabilitation work in three districts between May and August.

A recent story from mission partner Bhibin Shakya. Bhibin is involved in youth, drugs and HIV ministry in Kathmandu, Nepal. "Matula*, 22, lives at in the Bardiya district with her 3 year old daughter. Her husband Kumar* used to work as a labourer in India. His first wife died in 2010 and he was remarried to Tulmaya when she was 18 years old. She stayed with her father and mother in law until her husband died. When he died of AIDS she was blamed for transferring HIV to her husband and was thrown out of her house with her daughter. She spent a lot of time seeking the help of relatives, friends and various institutions. She had lost everything including self confidence and hope for the future. She kept on knocking on doors for help but it was in vain. Finally, she came into contact with our HIV outreach staff at the end of 2013. The Lord spoke to her through HIV staff. Now, she has the chance to become residential staff in the day care centre with her daughter in Bardiya. The most important thing is that she has surrendered herself and her children into the hands of the Lord. She is excited and encouraged to live with dignity and have friends and fellowships with other HIV people with whom she can share joy and sorrows with each other."  (*Names have been changed)