Bringing Hope to India’s Most Vulnerable with David Harms

Nov 6, 2024

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Psalm 82:3 says, “Give justice to the poor and the orphan, uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.”

This powerful verse reminds us of our responsibility to care for those in need. Today, we turn our attention to a ministry doing just that—India Partners, which is providing hope and rescue to the oppressed in India.

David Harms has devoted nearly a decade of ministry to the work of India Partners, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. With over 35 years of experience in rescuing victims of human trafficking, India Partners continues to make a profound impact on the lives of the most vulnerable.

The Horrific Reality in India

India is a nation of contrasts—technologically advanced in many respects, yet home to nearly 300 million people living in extreme poverty. Among the most vulnerable are young girls, some as young as eight, who are trafficked into red-light districts and subjected to unimaginable horrors. These girls endure horrific conditions, facing abuse daily in slums filled with filth and open sewage. The purpose of this abuse is to break their spirits, forcing them to believe they have no escape and no hope of a future.

India Partners, a ministry that has been rescuing victims of human trafficking for over 40 years, works tirelessly to save these young girls from this life of exploitation. Through their rescue efforts, they take these girls from the red-light districts to safe houses where they receive love, care, and, most importantly, the hope of Jesus.

Safe Houses: A Place for Healing

India Partners' safe houses offer full care, including room and board, private Christian education, medical attention, and trauma counseling. Each girl receives individual and group therapy to address the deep wounds inflicted upon them. Over time, these girls are not only physically rescued but spiritually healed, learning their true identity in Christ as beloved daughters of God.

How You Can Help

As stewards of God’s resources, we have a role to play in alleviating this suffering. You can partner with India Partners to bring hope and healing to these young girls. For just $8.89, you can underwrite a day of care for one girl. Visit IndiaPartners.org/faith to learn more and give generously.

Your support of India Partners allows you to be the hands and feet of Jesus, offering rescue, healing, and hope to those in desperate need. Visit IndiaPartners.org/faith today and make a difference in the lives of India’s most vulnerable.

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