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Stand With Manipur

In May 2023, Christians in the state of Manipur experienced violence, destruction, and persecution. Many were displaced from their homes, and the unrest and uncertainty continue today. It's a critical time to stand with the persecuted Church!

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The Response from
Mission India

The President and CEO of Mission India, Todd VanEk, shared an update about the situation in Manipur when the violence first began. Watch the video below to learn how Mission India responded.

The Situation In Manipur

Members of the Kuki and Naga tribes – some of India’s most disadvantaged groups – launched a protest against the extension of their benefits to the dominant Meiteis. Extending these benefits to the Meiteis would mean they would get a share in education and government jobs reserved for Kukis and Nagas. This is a point of contention that turned to violent outbursts. Check out this article for more information on what started the violence.

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As violence broke out, the Meitei community raided homes and churches then burning them as they left. Many of these homes and churches belonged to Christians in Manipur, displacing them to the jungle and then to army and state government shelters.

The Impact on Christians

In short, yes. Many of our partners in Manipur had their homes destroyed and their families displaced. Their churches were burned and their leaders were relocated. Many of those displaced or relocated had to move into hastily constructed relief camps.

To stand alongside affected families in Manipur, we used our network on the ground to distribute Relief Kits and provide support in other ways. Relief Kits met basic needs like blankets, rice, and more.

Today, we invite you to pray for each family affected by the unrest in Manipur. Pray that their basic needs will be met. Pray for our partners in Manipur to have strength as they help those affected. And pray that the Christians in Manipur would stand strong in their faith – that God would move radically in the hearts of unbelievers in Manipur.

Making A Difference Together

Together we can provide hope for our brothers and sisters in Manipur. Two ways we can do this are through gifting Relief Kits and through prayer. By gifting a Relief Kit, you’re providing the basic needs for a family who has been displaced. As we often say, prayer is the first work of missions – so we encourage you to pray that God would work miracles for those who have been impacted by the violence in Manipur.

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To stand alongside those in Manipur, we are using our network on the ground to distribute Relief Kits and support those affected. Make a difference with a Relief Kit by providing a gift of $55.

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Submit A Prayer

We invite you to submit a word or prayer of encouragement for those affected in Manipur. Then join us as we continue to pray over each of those prayer requests for the coming weeks.

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Got Questions?

We know there’s a lot going on and you may have a question or two! If you have any questions, submit them here and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for partnering with us!

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