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Orissa’s broken church

lydia Since late August, the Christian community in Orissa has suffered attacks at the hands of Hindu extremists that have resulted in churches desecrated, thousands driven from their homes and many deaths.

Tuvalu - change in the air

the sun sets over a rising sea in the Pacific island of Tuvalu Tuvalu faces many challenges. As a tiny population – just 11,000 people scattered over a vast area – the country is vulnerable to changes and influence from outside. Standing just five metres above sea level, the islands are susceptible to any change in the sea levels.

Overcoming fear by faith

Zimbabwe logo of joining hands As President Robert Mugabe clings to power, so the people of Zimbabwe face economic hardship, food shortages, disease and the daily threat of violence.

Rebuilding faith

Missionary Deepak Yohan CWM missionary and HIV and AIDS tutor Deepak Yohan talks about how working at the United Church of Zambia’s theological college is shaping his faith.