Justin — Rescued from Witchcraft in Zambia
5/25/09
In a small Zambian village, seven-year-old Justin was about to be brutally burned by a group of villagers. He had been forced by his witch grandmother to take part in cultic practices, including sleeping in graveyards.
Letter to Friends of Jeevan Jyoti Charitable Foundation
04/13/2009 — Christopher R. WiggintonFollowing is a letter that Dr. Ruby sent to members of "Friends of Jeevan Jyoti Charitable Trust (Foundation)" on Facebook.
Dear Friends in Christ,
You may have thought me insensitive as I have made no reference to the depression and recession that is affecting so many in your countries.
Progress in Northern Uganda
3/23/09
The war in Uganda has ended, but the massive crisis has left in its wake overwhelming human suffering and need.
2008 Year-End Missions Update
11/17/08
The task God has assigned to us here at World Challenge is to bring God’s love to the poorest of the poor around the globe.
Teaching Children English in India
11/12/2008 — Christopher R. Wigginton
We recently received an update from Dr. Ruby of Jeevan Jyoti Clinic and Community Centre in India, a ministry World Challenge helps support. She has established a balwadi and is beginning to teach the children English.
Jeevan Jyoti Clinic and Community Centre: India
Jeevan Jyoti Clinic & Community Centre is located in Dum Dere Bol, an infamously dangerous and violent area in the Budhwar Peth red-light district in Pune, India. The clinic, owned and operated by Dr. Robina “Ruby” Fredericks, opened on March 17th, 2005. The clinic provides free medical care, counseling, and prayer for women, eunuchs, and children living in the area. The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 2:00 to 4:00PM.
Changing Lives That Could Change the World
11/7/08
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans in their affliction”
FIDA International: Lira, Kampala, Uganda, Finland
FIDA International coordinates the world-wide missionary work of the Finnish Pentecostal Church. This organization has 437 missionaries in 48 countries (2005). They focus on the areas of missions work, humanitarian aid, and community development. Their ministries comprise evangelizing and establishing churches, Bible studies for national workers, missions training for missionary candidates in Finland, ministry among Jews and Muslims, ministry among children, and youth work.
