Self-help for Christians in need

In many countries, if you become a Christian, you face demotion and a pay cut - or losing your job altogether. Our projects equip Christians in need to start their own businesses so that they can support themselves and their families.

The picture shows vulnerable girls from Pakistan receiving sewing training. This enables them to start their own business and earn more than before, when they had to do hard physical labor for low wages.

Christian mother sentenced to death

Pakistani Shagufta Kiran, aged 40, has been sentenced to death on blasphemy charges. The sentence, handed down under Islamist pressure, is to be appealed.