RÉVÉREND VIJAYESH LAL

»There are many romantic myths associated with India. For example, that India is a tolerant, non-violent country. No, India is not Bollywood!«

India

India is to become a Hindu nation - at least if the current Indian prime minister has his way. The current government is in the process of permanently changing Indian society. On the hit list is not only democracy, but also religious freedom: The party leader's declared goal is to soon have no Christians left in the country.

HOW WE HELP

Support for house churches through education and training of leaders and church planters more

Financial and legal support for persecuted persons and their families

Kindergartens, preschools and elementary schools more

Tutoring for children

Literacy programs

Health camps on topics such as hygiene, health and family planning

English, Computer and SocialSkills Courses for Teenagers

Retirement home

Emergency aid funding

FACTS & FIGURES

Capital: News Delhi

Area: 3 286 000 km²

Population: 1,4 billion

Life expectancy: 68 years

Children mortality: 30 (per 1000)

Alphabetization: 74 %

Religions: Hindu 79,8 %, Muslim 14,2 %, Christian 2,3 %, Sikhi 1,7 %, other 2 %

Human Freedom Index: 119 / 165

PERSECUTION ON THE RISE

In the last 10 to 15 years, persecution in India has been steadily increasing. This has much to do with the agenda of the Hindu nationalists. They say that Christianity is a foreign religion and India must be cleansed of it. Nevertheless, the community is growing.

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