Last update: March 2022
The situation in Ukraine is increasingly intensifying due to the recent armed conflict, which does not only cause immediate threats to more than 7.5 million children living in Ukraine, but also lead to hundreds of thousands fleeing from Ukraine to neighbouring countries. It is feared that as many as 5 million people could flee the country, causing immediate and long-lasting physical, emotional, and mental harms to children, families, and communities. Meanwhile, the crisis may lead to increased food and fuel prices, which will aggravate the existing food and economic crises and impact other countries, leaving more vulnerable lives at risk.
Please pray for vulnerable children and
families suffering from the conflict in Ukraine:
Last update: March 2022
Due to a mix of the impact of conflict, climate change and an economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a food crisis is spanning across the globe, leaving more people on the brink of famine. More children are prone to malnutrition, and even forced to work as child labour or be married off in exchange for dowry. Such children will be permanently impacted physically, mentally and spiritually.
Please pray for the vulnerable children and families who are at the very edge of starvation (Middle East and Africa):
Learn more about the Global Hunger Relief
Last update: August 2021
On 14 August, Haiti was hit by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, causing at least 1,900 deaths and thousands of injuries. Having lost their homes in an instant, the survivors are exposed to further risks such as aftershocks and an imminent tropical storm. Haiti has long been struggling with different issues, apart from the COVID-19 pandemic, more than four million Haitians are threatened by food insecurity. The assassination of President Moise last month has also left the country in a political stalemate.
Please pray for vulnerable children and families suffering because of the earthquake in Haiti:
Last update: August 2021
On 4 August 2020, a massive explosion
occurred in the port area of Beirut, Lebanon, killing over 200 people and injuring
more than 6,500. Regarded as a disaster at the worst possible time, the
explosion in the Port of Beirut continues to exacerbate the already grim
economic and food security situation in Lebanon. With soaring unemployment
rates, many families have been struggling to make ends meet, while the Lebanese
Pound’s plunge causes prices to rise and poverty rate to surge.
Please pray for the children and families who are
trying hard to rehabilitate their houses and hearts:
Last update: August 2021
Due to conflicts, flooding and impacts of COVID-19, around 4 million South Sudanese become displaced, an estimate of around 5.8 million people in South Sudan are experiencing food insecurity, 1.4 million South Sudanese children under 5 and another 483,000 pregnant and lactating women are acutely malnourished. The most vulnerable groups include newly displaced families, communities hosting large numbers of displaced and recently returned refugees, and households headed by a single parent or looking after older people, or people with disabilities. They urgently need food, clean water and a sanitary and safe living places.
Please remember the South Sudan families and children in your prayers.
Last update: June 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, posing a greater threat to many developing countries and refugee communities. Facing food and water crises, poor living conditions, shortages of medical equipment and protective gears, poor communities are simply unable to resist the spread of the virus. Coupled with unemployment caused by the economic recession, vulnerable families and children suffer extreme poverty, livelihood pressure and potential violence. In recent days, the situation in India has been severe, overwhelming the local medical system and claiming many lives due to the lack of medical treatment. The situation is heart-breaking.
Please pray for the vulnerable children and families affected by COVID-19:
Learn more about the COVID-19 Global Response
Last update: April 2021
It has been ten years since Syria’s civil war broke out in March 2011. Half of the country’s population is displaced, nearly 600,000 have been killed, including 55,000 children. 4.8 million Syrian children have been born straight into the thick of conflict, losing access to education, healthcare and livelihoods, as well as suffering psychosocial effects and even becoming victims of child marriage. While children have lost their dignity, identity and the hope for future, the cruel war that has brought about so many tragedies is yet to end.
Please remember Syria’s children and families in your prayers.
Learn more about the Syrian Refugee Response
Last update: April 2021
Since the conflict broke out in Rakhine
State, Myanmar in August 2017, over 860,000 Rohingyas - more
than half of whom are children - are stuck in the world’s largest and most
densely populated refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. They are stateless
and unprotected by international refugee law, enduring poverty, human
trafficking, malnutrition and natural disasters. Due the COVID-19 pandemic, they
now have even less protection as humanitarian activity in the camp has become
limited. Worse still, a massive fire broke out in the camp in March 2021, which
saw several hundred people killed, injured or gone missing, with tens of
thousands of survivors once again losing their shelters and all their belongings. Many Rohingya
refugees have tried different ways to enter neighbouring countries and seek
asylum, but were either rejected or repatriated to Myanmar, leaving their lives
at risk.
Please pray for the Rohingya refugees:
Learn more about the Myanmar-Bangladesh Refugee Crisis Response
Last update: March 2022
With the fifth wave of COVID-19 hitting the city, grass-roots families have been increasingly affected. As both the demand for anti-epidemic items and the prices of food and basic necessities increase due to shortage of supply, these families, who are already facing economic hardships, are being forced to bear additional burdens. During these difficult days, they desperately need the care and support from churches, and perhaps more importantly, love and hope from God.
Please pray for grass-roots children and families affected by the epidemic:
Learn more about “Share and Care” Scheme
Last update: November 2021
At present, more than half of Afghanistan’s population (over 18 million people) is in need of humanitarian assistance. As a result of a severe drought and food crisis, 2.7 million people are facing starvation, while approximately 1 million children under 5 are acutely malnourished. In winter, snows may hamper the efforts to provide food aid. Furthermore, the country is potentially facing a new wave of COVID-19, which will put immense pressure on a health system that is already on the brink of collapse.
Please remember people who are in desperate need of food aid and healthcare in Afghanistan:
Last update: November 2017
Over 1 billion children experience violence every year globally. Violence threatens their survival and health, robs them of their right to education, and causes short and long-term physical, emotional and social consequences. It is important to address these issues and offer counselling and assistance to the victims, so that they feel safe and have their immediate needs met.
Learn more about It takes a world to end violence against children
Last update: November 2017
Many of the issues of violence, such as child labour, child marriage, child sacrifice, are prohibited by laws which, however, are not always enforced. Each one of us is called to speak out for orphans and the poor.
Learn more about It takes a world to end violence against children
Last update: December 2019
We thank God for the peace and grace we have enjoyed in 2019. We are truly blessed to have been able to not only live a life of peace and abundance but also help others in need.
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Ukraine Crisis Response
