Azerbaijan
- 15 vulnerable women and 30 poor youth were supported to take courses in English, computer, music, carpentry and carpet weaving.
The Arabian Peninsula
- A Christian convert had to flee the Arabian Peninsula when he was in danger. He fled to Uganda where he could study theology. The Danish European Mission supported the convert by providing him with a car for transportation. The man was disabled and therefore needed a car to be mobile.
Secret projects
For security reasons, we cannot mention in which countries these secret projects take place or describe in detail the nature of the work.
Self-help, Bible smuggling and translation
- Support has been given to smuggle the Word of God into a closed country. The number of books is 816 and consists of Bibles, Bible parts, Christian books, DVDs, e-books and illustrated Christian children's books.
- Danish European Mission donors helped a Christian woman whose husband and breadwinner was imprisoned for his faith. She received food and practical help from our local partner.
- Money was donated to a theological educational institution in a closed country. Through teaching, theology students can be grounded in the Bible so that they can provide sound Christian teaching.
- Supporting bilingual Bible translation in the Muslim world so that people groups can read the Bible in their native language.
- Printing and publishing 8,000 Christian children's books in a Muslim country.
- Support for women who have been victims of domestic violence, prostitutes and trafficked. With support from the Danish European Mission's donors, local Christians run a shelter and job training center where the women can receive counseling, medical and legal assistance if needed. They also receive training in areas such as sewing, jewelry making, cooking in cafes and cateringcompaniesSo. of can monetize themselves in a positive way in the future.
- Self-help project in a closed country where persecuted Christians are helped to start their own business and become self-sufficient.
India
- The Danish European Mission ensured support was sent to an orphanage in India. Money was spent on medicine, food, education and clothing for the 53 children.
- In addition, in 2014, support was sent to 50 children between the ages of 5 and 15 who have leprosy. These 50 children were given the opportunity to go to school and learn Tamil and English. They also received food and care.
Iran
- Danish European Mission donors ensured that more than 8,200 copies of the New Testament could be printed and distributed. Likewise, more than 5,850 complete Bibles were printed and distributed. Christians in Iran are arrested for their faith in Jesus Christ, but they have a burning desire to spread the Gospel.
Kazakhstan
- In 2014, donors to the Danish European Mission ensured that around 1700 bags of hope - bags of food - were distributed to poor or dysfunctional families where alcohol abuse can be a challenge. The food parcels make a big difference to the families.
- In 2014, support was also given to Christian rehabilitation work among drug addicts, alcoholics and homeless people in a part of Kazakhstan that is characterized by great social need. In 2013, the center received support for the purchase of 25 sheep and the population grew to 100 in 2014. The sheep provide food for the residents of the rehabilitation center. In addition, a stable was built for the sheep and the sheep were fed.
- A Christian rehabilitation center was given the opportunity to produce bricks. By giving them the opportunity to produce bricks, the intention is that the rehabilitation center itself can generate income, which to a lesser extent succeeded.
- In 2014, Christian prisoner of conscience, Kashkumbaev, received legal representation when he was imprisoned for his faith. The case ended with his release.
- 13 Kazakh pastors received theological training. As a result, the teaching in the new churches can be sound and biblically based.
Kyrgyzstan
- In 2014, the Danish European Mission supported the project Egehuset, a home for former orphanage children. Since 2010, 25 girls have completed their stay, and 85% of the girls who have stayed there end up having a future with education, family and a safe environment. At Egehuset, they receive Christian care and encouragement to complete a secondary education, while being socially equipped to function in society. Several of the girls have experienced coming to faith in Jesus through their participation in the project. The girls have also been provided with rabbits. The girls love them, but it has turned out that they do not generate much income for Egehuset. In 2014, 8 girls lived at Egehuset.
- In addition, the Danish European Mission helped Egehuset optimize and refurbish the building for the former orphanage children. This has been done with financial support to replace windows, purchase a new computer for administration and printers.
- In collaboration with Civil Society in Development (CISU), the Danish European Mission implemented an agricultural project where the inhabitants of two villages in eastern Kyrgyzstan learn to eat a varied diet and live healthy to avoid diseases that until now have caused short life expectancy in the villages. The project is carried out by Christians who want to make a positive difference in society.
- The Danish European Mission has supported a conference for Christian women who help women in Central Asia out of prostitution.
Middle East
Christian TV for the Middle East and Central Asia
- In 2014, donors to the Danish European Mission ensured that Christian TV could be broadcast to the Middle East and a country in Central Asia. The programs range from preaching to sports broadcasts, debate programs, food programs, series etc. that in one way or another have a Christian angle. The programs not only give people in Middle Eastern countries the opportunity to hear from the Bible, but also to gain insight into the everyday life of Christians, so that prejudices can be broken down.
North Korea
Christians and others in need in North Korea received medicine and clothing
- Many poor people in North Korea are suffering. Danish European Mission donors helped persecuted Christians and others in need with packages of medicine for dysentery, diarrhea, tuberculosis, influenza and other infectious diseases, arthritis and colds. Food supplements have also been distributed.
- Clothing, winter jackets, long underwear, socks and shoes were also smuggled into North Korea.
North Koreans on the run
Emergency aid for abandoned North Korean children in China
- North Korean women who have fled to China can be easy prey for human traffickers who sell them to Chinese men who have difficulty finding a wife due to the country's one-child policy. When the women are discovered, they are sent back - even if they have children.
- 63 children were supported to live with Christian foster families in China for a period of time, or the children's existing families were supported to care for the children.
Pakistan
Schooling for the poor and emergency aid
- 30 boys and girls from Christian families have been given the opportunity to go to school thanks to donations from the Danish European Mission. These 30 boys and girls come from a poor area and because of schooling, they will be able to get an education in the future and support themselves and their families.
- Through local Christians, relief was provided to flood victims in Pakistan.
Sri Lanka
- 5690 Bibles were distributed in Sri Lanka. The Bibles were distributed to Sinhalese as well as Tamil Christians. Many of those who received the Bibles could not afford to buy one themselves. More and more people are requesting Bibles in their own language.
- Many Sri Lankans are poor, and in 2014, 117 poor families received livestock to help generate an income to put food on the table.
- In 2014, the persecution of Christians increased in Sri Lanka. 15 persecuted Christians received legal representation in the courts, while 60 Christians received legal aid.
- In Sri Lanka, the monsoon rains hit relentlessly hard and caused extensive damage. With DANIDA support, administered by the DMCDD, 24,304 people received emergency aid in 2013, followed by support from Danish European Mission donors.
Syria and Iraq
- Iraqi Christians and other minorities were displaced during the Islamic State's brutal advance and sought refuge in the northeastern part of the country where Kurds have autonomy.
In 2014, donors ensured that around 2,500 people displaced by Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, or 5,000 in total, received emergency aid in the form of food, medicine, warm blankets, clothes, shoes, mattresses and fuel every 14 days.
Tanzania
- In 2014, Danish European Mission donors ensured that 553 Bibles were purchased and distributed to children, juniors, youth and adults. Tanzania still needs more Bibles as there are still many unreached Muslims and tribal people in the country.
Turkey
- With the support of donors from the Danish European Mission, a shelter was able to take in six women who had come to the city of Istanbul but ended up in unhappy situations and had been subjected to violence and sexual assault. The women could receive care, participate in a rehabilitation program and take steps towards freedom. Women were also offered to participate in Bible study.
- In 2014, donors to the Danish European Mission supported an Uzbek convert Christian who fled via Turkey to the West.
- In addition, Danish European Mission donors have supported a Christian community for Central Asians in Turkey.