In September GNIM helped enable the rescue of three more children; two in eastern Myanmar and one in Thailand. To us, each of these children represent a way for us to demonstrate the love of Christ in practical ways.
The children in Myanmar were recently orphaned and at great risk of exploitation. A Christian lady was nudged by the divine hand of God to intervene in the lives of two orphans she had heard word about. Their mother had died when they were young. Their father died in June. We aren’t sure of the details of how this lady found these kids, but she knew they needed help, and fast. The militia army is actively recruiting young kids and the woman was well aware of this. She knew that the fate of a young girl of 13 could be much more horrifying than just a generous cash opportunity for the army. Through a relative, the lady heard of our ministry home doing gospel driven prevention of human trafficking and that they had a safe house. As soon as our leader was contacted, he made us aware about this situation, seeking counsel and prayer. God had stirred their hearts hugely. Discerning the danger the children were in, we agreed. The rescue swiftly got under way and the children are now doing well in their new home.
Similarly in northern Thailand, Chiang Mai province, our Thai partners saw a need in two tribal villages that they had been connecting with. These villages are encountering a plague of drug addiction and abuse. Children as young as 7 are seen sniffing glue and gasoline. Others are caught up in dealing methamphetamines. They also discovered a young 12 year old girl being constantly exposed to sexual predation. By God’s grace, they have been able to remove this girl from this predicament and, with GNIM’s help, have placed her in their own safe home.
For us, these precious souls are not just more mouths to feed. By God’s grace, we hope to help them stay safe, gain identification, go to school and best of all – learn first hand about who their true Rescuer is – our Lord Jesus Christ.
Last month, through support from GNIM, our Thai partners started up a project called “Sewing for Hope.” In this, they are providing training for women and young girls. This sewing project initiative seeks to empower vulnerable women and young people in a rural village by equipping them with practical skills, protecting them from exploitation, and opening doors to a sustainable future. The project is guided by two primary goals:
- To equip the most at-risk women and youth with sewing skills, opportunities for healing, and pathways toward income generation.
- To create a safe, supportive community where women can gather, learn, build trust, and encounter Jesus through authentic relationships.
The program will unfold in two stages: a general group open to all interested women, and a focused group dedicated to mentoring and long-term empowerment.
By combining practical sewing training with personal support, prayer, and Christ-centred mentoring, the project offers both immediate community benefits and long-term opportunities for independence. With an investment of approximately $350–$420 CAD per month, plus one-time equipment support, this initiative can change lives by providing dignity, hope, and pathways to sustainable futures.
If God leads you to help support this ministry, please click or press on this link ➡ SEWING for HOPE
