Gospel for Asia

Slum life is very difficult. But because of the Sisters of Compassion, individuals who would normally go without, like the children pictured, have access to health and hygiene supplies, vitamin supplements, and proper nutrition. People living in slums often struggle to find food and maintain good health. Most of the men are daily laborers, making just enough money to survive, and many wrestle with alcohol and drug addictions. Children often endure illiteracy and malnourishment. The millions of people residing in slums are at greater risk for starvation and disease. [1] Many of these individuals do not receive proper care, nutrition or attention. But through ministries like Gospel for Asia (GFA) , such people are treated as what they are: beloved children of God. Nourishment for the Needy One day, a local Gospel for Asia (GFA) church and Sisters of Compassion organized a special program to distribute food packets and vitamin supplements to 500 slum residents in the area. This event w