Compassion Project and other Christian NGO's

*This post is written by Camille and is simply an in the moment reflection of our exposure to many Christian based organizations.

We visited another school sponsored by a Colorado Springs NGO called Compassion (a Christian based organization). Here you can see Rusty, Jeremy & in the background, Courtney talking amongst the children learning their life ambitions (policemen, doctors, teachers) just like the children in America. We were greeted with singing and smiles, waving and lots of love. In fact while we were there we decided to sponsor a young girl, Charlie's age named: Morshada (emphasis on the first syllable). She was so excited asked us to pray for her as she will pray for us for good health and sponsorship. We are thrilled to have met and adopted her into our lives. We will sponsor her through her school career including easy communications as we or she chooses.


We have met many missionaries in the 2 guest houses we've stayed during this Bangali visit. Some working in research and some working at schools and orphanages. We've been curious as to the reason there are so many Christian organizations here in Bangladesh.

Interestingly, albeit curious, is a law against prosthyletizing in this country. There is also no adoption allowed from this country as though to fear that the Muslim children will not be brought up in their religion. The country is young and proud of it's independence and possibly politically fearful of oppression from western culture. Bangladesh is 98% Muslim, 1% Hindu and 1% Christian.

No question that every citizen is foundationally religious. Everyone here is grounded in their chosen religion and the language reflects this (ex: Asalam walecum is the greeting used if you are Muslim and Namaschkar if you are Hindu or Christian). I have discovered in our visits to villages, schools, and seeing the pictures, videos and engaging in candid discussions with 5 Christian organizations there appears to be a need here for the Christian nationals to receive support.



Having a Christian-based organization run schools and orphanages clearly serves to further strengthens the foundation of the children. Motivating them with the tools and the spirit to reach their goals. Witnessing this has answered some questions regarding the impact of missionaries in this part of the world. I have come to understand that there is a desire for Christianity here and what is happening with the children's education, health and economic opportunity for their families is a beautiful thing.