Impressions of India

14 March 2007 — Thoughts and images from a photojournalist on short-term assignment in India.

Every Life Matters

1 March 2007 — "You must come and see Sharmilly,” begged Geeta, a good friend of mine who faithfully attends the Bible club. “She is very upset and wants to abort her baby.”

Showing Christ's Compassion: Partners in Health Care

1 March 2007 — In 1950, one in every three hospital beds in India was in a mission hospital. With the changing political climate many workers from overseas had to leave, and about 700 mission hospitals were closed—leaving a crisis of health care for Indians.

A Gangster and an AIDS Orphan

1 December 2006 — Now "Akhbar" longs to use whatever life he has left to reach out to drug addicts and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Children Find Hope in India

10 November 2006 — Millions involved in child labor and thousands of street children—-it's easy to be discouraged by the statistics about children in India. But the story is not always so bleak. God is using His people to teach India's children about His love...

Akshay's Story

9 June 2006 — My name is Akshay. For almost a year I kept falling ill very often. Finally I found out that I was HIV positive. My family and friends heard about this and hate me so much...

Sunaina's Story

9 June 2006 — Sunaina lives with courage in the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Her husband, having contracted the disease, has turned his anger against his wife. Please pray for Sunaina as you read her story...

Down the Drain

17 April 2006 — Last week we sat down 3 times to discuss Andy's alcohol problem. At the last meeting he finally acknowledged that it was a problem, and told us he wanted to leave alcohol forever.

I Am Tired of Death

18 January 2006 — People worship in the sacred river of Sunrise City, believing that by dipping in the water their sins will be washed away.

Earthquake: Statement from SIM International Director

10 October 2005 — SIM International Director, Malcolm McGregor, speaks regarding the 8 October earthquake in Pakistan and surrounding countries...

Faces of HIV/AIDS in Delhi

5 October 2005 — Christ healed, honored, and loved those who suffer. The SHALOM Centre in Delhi is reaching out in Christ-like compassion in word and deed to people suffering with HIV/AIDS.

Parnters in HOPE

1 September 2005 — SIM recently launched a “HOPE for AIDS” project in partnership with Shalom Centre, an EHA ministry for the care of HIV/AIDS patients.

Tsunami-Ravaged Coast of South India

24 January 2005 — We returned from our Christmas break and were shocked to hear about the extent of the devastation of the tsunami. Instead of going to Goa for a few days of rest, we joined a team and headed to the coast of Tamil Nadu, South India...