Christians are among the poorest of citizens in Pakistan, and often their only resource is to borrow from wealthy Muslims. But when they are unable to repay the debts, the alternative can mean a lifelong sentence of indentured servitude.
When CFI president Jim Jacobson recently visited a brickyard in Pakistan, all of the workers that he met were Christians who worked long, grueling days to pay off family debts…some that had been passed down from generation to generation.
Many of the workers, including children, labor more than 10-12 hours a day to reach their daily quota of 1,000 bricks. But at the end of the day, there isn’t even much nourishing food to eat, or any comfortable place for them to lay their heads and rest.
Bonded labor in the brickyards is a tragic fact of life for far too many Christians. As part of CFI’s mission to assist the persecuted church in Pakistan, we are prayerfully working on plans to open a nearby school for brickyard children, as well as to continue our “care pack” project to send basic supplies to these afflicted Christians.
For $19 you can supply a Care Pack to a brickyard worker…please help today!
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how can we help our brethren?
Greetings and Praise Lord, Kindly visit our website to know more about brick klin bonded labour…http://churchofholyspiritpak.shutterfly.com/sponsorachildrelief
Remain Blessed in Jesus Name.
Pastor Gulzar Augustine
How can you help, write to your Senators and Congressmen. We cater to the other countries and provide mega aid in financial gifting. Pakistan is part of United Nations and has accepted Article 18 that states all Pakistani people have freedom of religion. This blasphemy charge is bogus, (a lie) they use it all of the time to convict and harass Christians.
How many believers are there in this horrible situation? What can be done to pay off the loans? Is there a pastor/church that will be responsible, not a wealthy Muslim, who would take the money and continue business as usual. God help these brethren.
In addition to calling your Member of Congress and senators,contact the US Govt. Agency
US Commission on International Freedom
About USCIRF
USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan U.S. federal government commission. USCIRF Commissioners are appointed by the President and the leadership of both political parties in the Senate and the House of Representatives. USCIRF’s principal responsibilities are to review the facts and circumstances of violations of religious freedom internationally and to make policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State and Congress.
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
800 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 790
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: 202-523-3240
Fax: 202-523-5020
communications@uscirf.gov
what percentage of the money we give actually gets to my brothers and sisters in Christ and how much goes to the organization? Please be honest, it does not mean i will not give . . . i’m just only curious. thanks
Hi Matt, our last independent audit showed 86 % of all funds go to our various projects. This link will take you to our last audit and 990, http://www.christianfreedom.org/mission/mission/ Thanks for the support!
Greetings Dr. Rita Larrivee, Nice to know about you I have sent you an email on this issue.
Remain blessed in Jesus Name.
Pastor Gulzar Augustine