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Learning How to Save Her Baby

Nov. 14, 2018

Kinjal’s concern grew as she made her way toward her neighbour. She saw Sarasi carrying two large pots: one in her arms and the other balanced strategically atop her head. The young woman was a hard worker; Kinjal couldn’t fault her for such. Still, she was troubled by what she saw.

She stopped in front of Sarasi and carefully hoisted the water vessels from the young woman’s care, fully feeling the weight of the transfer. The water vessels Sarasi had carried were full, heavy enough for any able-bodied woman to struggle with—and Sarasi was pregnant.

Fear and Superstition

Not a single nurse or doctor could be found among the 1,500 people i...

Remembering Our Purpose

Nov. 5, 2018

The Bible very clearly tells us that we are here not for ourselves but for the cause of giving this world the chance to know Christ and to walk with Him.

Apples, Community & Family Fun

Oct. 31, 2018

Crowds of fall fun-seekers from near and far travelled to Hamilton on Sept.29th to attend the Annual Apple Festival hosted by the Battlefield House Museum.

How Handwashing Can Save Lives

Oct. 24, 2018

Global Handwashing Day is observed every year on October 15. In 2016, GFA-supported workers held events to teach the importance of washing hands and how it c...

Love Enters the Red-Light District

Oct. 2, 2018

Dhinanath couldn’t tear his eyes away from the scene before him. A car had quickly pulled up only a few meters in front of him and his colleague. He saw one ...

Missions Book Marks Four-Million-Copy Milestone

Sept. 24, 2018

Revolution in World Missions has just hit it's Four-Million-Copy Milestone. Since it was published in 1986, Dr. K.P. Yohannan’s Revolution in World Missions ...

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Visit a Bridge of Hope Centre

Sept. 17, 2018

What does Sponsoring a Child provide? From tutoring the children to providing them with a delicious meal, get a look behind-the-scenes and see what a day at ...

Helping the Hurting in Kerala

Sept. 10, 2018

As the people of Kerala recover in the aftermath of the worst flooding in nearly 100 years, the reality of devastation is beginning to sink in—and so is the ...

Flood of the Century in Kerala, India

Aug. 24, 2018

GFA World (formerly Gospel for Asia) has issued an urgent appeal for help in responding to some of the worst flooding in almost a century that has claimed se...

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Compelled by Love for Those with Leprosy

Aug. 13, 2018

Today, tens of thousands of people across the globe suffer from leprosy. This social stigma can be devastating—perhaps even worse than the disease itself. In...