Sri Lanka

Pray as we consider the principles of the International Day of Social Justice (20th Feb); pray for human rights, participation, access and equity. Pray we see these flourish in our projects worldwide. Please pray for: increased inclusion for families affected by disability. Increased access to education and health services for minority groups. Equity for girls, disproportionately affected by both Covid and climate change. Pray for greater access to fair legal systems, which support human rights.

This week we pray for our work in Sri Lanka, as CEO John White visits, from 19th-25th February. Pray for safe travelling, good health and energy for John. Pray for wisdom and resources for Sriyani and the team at Community Concern, and thank God for them. Pray for all disadvantaged children attending the Morning Star Care Centre. Pray for growth and good health for children with HIV/AIDS. Finally, pray for learning and new opportunities for women attending parenting and anti-trafficking workshops.

Local partner Russell de Alwis is church relations and training coordinator at LEADS, an organisation in Sri Lanka which works with abused and traumatised children. Praise God for the time and effort Russell has invested in awareness-raising programmes for parents and children over the past year. Pray for children to be rescued from abuse as more people learn to recognise the signs of child abuse and speak up on their behalf.