The unsettled region known as Indo Burma, in the North East of India, is troubled by tribal wars. There are hundreds of orphaned children whose parents have died through ethnic cleansing at the hands of insurgents. Children and their families suffer from little investment from authorities, resulting in almost no medical or educational provision. Girls face deep rooted social attitudes which place little value on women’s rights which often leads to violence, neglect and discrimination.
India
Our work in India
When we met Pastor Thongngam in 2004, he had little money and no hope to reach his dream of rescuing orphaned and abandoned children off the streets. So we adopted his work and with our support, the Agape Children’s Home is now a safe haven where forgotten children, especially girls, can grow in confidence and love.
2005
We adopted the Agape Children’s Home, caring for children who had been orphaned or abandoned as a result of insurgency and ethnic cleansing
2006
We carried out building projects to improve facilities and the health of our children, including new toilets, a kitchen, bedrooms and study areas
2007
To allow children to remain living with their families and gain an education, we began covering the costs to study at a school for local children in the community
2013
We were happy to build a brand new children’s homes for girls, allowing us to take a further nine girls into the home
2014
We were delighted when border restrictions were lifted, allowing our children to travel into Burma and our UK staff to meet them for the first time
Nemneichan
These are our kids in India. They're warm, enthusiastic and joyful. We love watching them grow.
Nemneichan was four years old when her father died. Without the support of a husband, her mother struggled to provide for Nemneichan and her seven siblings.
With eight mouths to feed, the family sank further into poverty. Deprived of basic nutrition, healthcare and education, life was hard.
When we heard of their plight, we welcomed Nemneichan and her sister into our home. When she arrived she was malnourished and in desperate need of good food and healthcare. Today she is a healthy, happy and confident girl. She loves singing, playing volleyball and reading novels.