The south west of this diocese is desert. Many of the people here are Hindu and very poor. The church is trying to help with education and social support. Women and girls are vulnerable to attack and abduction followed by forced conversion and marriage. Schools are distant so it is felt unsafe especially for the girls; literacy is less than 5%. As there are no toilets, the women again become particularly vulnerable. At worship here in the evening the chosen reading was 'come to me, you who are weak and heavy laden.'
I hope the partnership between our churches bears fruit here. Talk to me if you want to know more about partnership with this diocese long term. Steve
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