In 2021, 2195 poor Sri Lankans received Bibles thanks to support from Danish European Mission donors. As the country was particularly hard hit by the pandemic, the Bibles have been extra important as church services with physical attendance could not be held.
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Danish European Mission donors ensured that 2,371 Christian and non-Christian families received relief boxes distributed by local churches in 2021. The aid has reached a total of 11,000 people. The harsh lockdowns have sent people into distress, so the need for emergency aid has been great.
In 2021, 123 pastors and church workers received self-help assistance to generate income in the typically poor rural areas where they plant churches. This could be a cow whose milk they can sell, chickens whose eggs can be sold, goats that can be raised and whose milk can be sold, or help to open a small shop.
Finally, donors ensured that eight persecuted Christians received legal aid and legal representation in a variety of cases.
