Category Archives: Spice Region

Tricked, Trafficked, Treasured

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Joanne

This project in the Asian Spice region seeks to help those who are trapped in the sex trade and bring healing to those with drug addictions.  Through this ministry, our International Workers have an opportunity to express God’s love in tangible and … Continue reading →

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Preventing Malnutrition Among the Urban Poor

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Joanne

In one major city in the Asian Spice region, we have International Workers ministering among refugees from a neighbouring country.  Living in an urban centre, many of these families do not have either the skills to grow their own food … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Village Health Care

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Joanne

Lois and Mary, two of our International Workers, oversee the Sustainable Village Health Care project in Papua Indonesia.  Many of these tribes live too far from urban centres to receive necessary care.  In these tribes it is not uncommon for … Continue reading →

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Women’s Literacy and Health

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Joanne

Health problems are often exacerbated by illiteracy.  On an Asian Spice Island where we work, many people suffer from illness and preventable disease because of their poverty and distance from healthcare.  Many women are unable to fill out government forms … Continue reading →

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