Stitching Centers: Protecting Christian Girls

Throughout the world, and especially in South Asian countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, young girls are the most vulnerable members of society.  From the cradle to the grave, women are viewed with less importance, usually seen more as property owned by their fathers and husbands.

Some women may enjoy some nominal protections; but in Christians and Hindus minority groups, there exists documented examples girls being abducted, tortured, and even raped.  In most of these cases, the victimized girls are forced to marry their abductors and are made to convert to their religions.   

One of the ways that Harvest the Nations has helped protect Christian girls is by establishing a sewing centers in the heart of an impoverished neighborhoods. Because many of these girls are poorly educated and possess little skill to offer gainful employment. These girls find themselves hired as maids for wealthy households where they are often vulnerable to sexual predation.

By opening a sewing center, these girls are able to obtain a valuable skill that will not only help protect them form assault, but it will also help them provide income for their families. These centers also provides a place where the girls can be spiritually feed by a local pastors and their teachers. By partnering with our ministry, your prayers and support will help protect these girls, and improve their chances for a happier life.