As we enter rural villages in both Bangladesh and Nepal, we see the same problems: families feel forced to either send a member overseas in the hope of them sending money home or even worse, to sell a young daughter to help provide for the family. We see the need and hear the same request for education programs again and again. School is often taught in a language other than the tribal tongue and poor families cannot afford to buy school supplies and uniforms. Even though the caste system has been done away with on paper, the sentiments still live strong in hearts and minds; lower caste members are not allowed to attend school with those from a higher caste and may not even touch a water pump for fear of “contaminating” it. However, when a child receives an education he or she has higher value because they could possibly get a better job and help their family. The greatest benefit of education programs in villages is that the community which otherwise would not allow Christians to enter, opens its doors when they see love in action. Two of the communities were we sponsored education programs last year now have churches established. This would not have happened without bringing them hope through education.
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