Nepal

YD in Nepal

Christine Caine makes a huge claim within the first season of “Jesus the Game Changer.” She declares there is more slavery in the world today than ever before in human history. A quick look under the bonnet of just one country, Nepal, revealed a horrific statistic. Annually, traffickers are stealing from families of around 20,000 women and children and selling them into slavery around the world.

We decided that while we can’t do everything, as an organisation committed to giving a generation hope through Jesus, we were going to do something. Therefore, YD is connecting with ministries run by Nepali Christians from Kathmandu fighting to shed light on this dark space. One of these is New Light Nepal who educates women and children about the reality of human trafficking throughout urban and rural Nepal and how to avoid tragedy.

As well as continuing our work within Australian schools and churches, a second new cross-cultural horizon for YD is mission within Nepal.

In October 2022, we are extending an invitation to 15 YD supporters to join Lindsay in Kathmandu and trek the Himalayas.

One story from New Light Nepal caught our attention.

A 17-year old girl living with her family in a rural village was promised employment in another country by traffickers. Her family agreed she should go, and she left with a stranger, awaking captive in a foreign land.

Escape is impossible as police often resell fleeing women. During this time, the owner of the establishment holding her captive was converted to Christianity after a group of Christians shared the gospel of Jesus within the town’s red-light district. The owner subsequently shared the gospel with her staff, including the 17-year old Nepali girl. As the gospel began to impact the life of the establishment’s owner the girls were released with resources to return home.

However, this scenario is rare. Only 1 in 100 stolen girls ever return home. That’s why educating women and children to resist the tricks and traps of traffickers is vital and strategic.

It’s something YD wants to back.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

In October 2022, we are extending an invitation to 15 YD supporters to join Lindsay and the Interns in Kathmandu and trek the Himalayas.

Sponsorship from the trek is given to indigenous efforts to make a difference. Lindsay has run treks in Nepal since 2005 and wants to show Interns and supporters what YD is doing to fight the human trafficking of women and children and how the gospel is transforming a nation.

After seeing the ministry first-hand, we’ll trek into the Everest region together, sharing meals in the homes of Nepali Sherpas and practising Christ-centred prayer within views of Mt Everest. Lindsay will also produce a 12-week training program for folks so you can easily obtain the moderate fitness level required. What God has created and what the gospel is achieving are breathtaking and you have the opportunity to experience it yourselves.

Western countries will suffer from the after-effects of COVID-19. Countries like Nepal who depend almost solely on tourism will suffer more deeply still. We look forward to following God’s lead into this spectacular country to serve its beautiful people. We also look forward to sharing with you, stories that encourage our faith as we see the transformation that “…those that hope in the Lord…” can bring.

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Contact Lindsay to find out more about YD's Nepal trip or hear more about our ministry in Nepal.