Mekong Southeast Asia
Most of the organizations we partner with in the Mekong area are relatively young, and most Christian leaders have not had many opportunities for training. However, they are committed and courageous servants with a deep compassion for the poor. Partners International is supporting a number of ministries who are planting churches, transforming villages through community development, and building up the core of the Church—its leaders.
Most of the organizations we partner with in the Mekong area are relatively young, and most Christian leaders have not had many opportunities for training. However, they are committed and courageous servants with a deep compassion for the poor. Partners International is supporting a number of ministries that are planting churches, transforming villages through community development, and building up the core of the Church—its leaders.
Connected by the Mekong River, the five countries of Mekong Southeast Asia are Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Plagued by war, natural disasters, and deep poverty, the majority of the people of this region follow Buddhism mixed with a blend of animistic beliefs. Though Christianity is growing in the region, today only a tiny percent of the region’s more than 235 million people are Christians, and four of the five nations in this region have been home to some of the harshest treatment of Christians in recent decades. These repressive governments have also enacted laws restricting house churches, a serious constraint since the majority of churches meet in homes. Yet, with memories of war fading and the loosening up of some historically repressive forms of government, many of the people in the region are open to the Gospel like never before.
Area Director
Armand O'braize
Seed Bank Saves Lives
February 16, 2021
After the situation from COVID-19 subsided in Cambodia, the Seed Bank project moved forward among the farmers. Between August and September, the project provided technical trainings to 22 farmers (14…
Goat Bank Testimony
February 2, 2021
“My name is Rhum and I am a 30-year-old farmer. My wife and I have five children, three daughters and two sons. All of them are under 10 years of…
Encouragement Through Training
January 19, 2021
Kimhorng, who recently attended a Women’s Leadership Development training, shares her story: “Since 2016, I’ve been blessed to know Fountain of Hope, a local Christian ministry. My husband met them…
Distributing the Word
January 5, 2021
During the last few months, our ministry distributed 51 Bibles to people who recently completed one of our training programs in Cambodia. We praise the Lord that these brothers and…
Learning to Rely on God
December 4, 2020
This is Channary, a 52-year-old woman. She has been divorced from her husband for 10 years. She has four children and two of them live with her. Channary came to…
Training Up Leaders
September 30, 2020
Below are three testimonies from Fountain of Hope’s recent training. We hope you are encouraged through these testimonies. Noeun Greetings, my name Noeun. I am 33 years old and have…
We Decided to Take Part in the Project
May 17, 2020
Greetings, my name is Vi, I am a 54-year-old woman. I was raised by a poor family. I have 6 siblings, and I am the second child. As of now…
Perseverance Through Obstacles and Hardships
April 1, 2020
Former Buddhist Says Thank You Jesus My name is Sat Mao. I am 55 years old living in Tameas village in Prey Veng province. I was a devoted Buddhist who…
Franklin Graham Crusade Changes Many
March 11, 2020
Thank you so much for your prayer for the historic event of the “Beloved Phnom Penh Festival” December 7-8, 2019, sponsored by the Billy Graham Association. Franklin Graham spoke to…
Ghosts, Floods, and Other Happenings
January 28, 2020
Thank you for all of your prayers and support for River of Life Church Cambodia. We want to give you a brief update of last quarter’s happenings in River of…
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General Ministry Fund – Mekong Southeast Asia
Most of the organizations we partner with in the Mekong area are relatively young, and most Christian leaders have not had many opportunities for training. However, they are committed and courageous servants with a deep compassion for the poor. Partners International is supporting a number of ministries who are planting churches, transforming villages through community development, and building up the core of the Church—its leaders.
