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Kinsha

Southeast Asia

Kinsha is a Bible translation effort in a sensitive area of Southeast Asia, representing 3.5 million people in three countries. The few Christians in this region are eager to be involved in Bible translation and literacy work, but they are serving God in areas where Christianity often faces strong opposition. What’s more, many of these dedicated believers lack the training and resources they need to complete their projects. You will help them succeed—and bring the Bible to thousands—by supporting Kinsha.

Wycliffe Canada provides funding for Bible translation in two of Kinsha’s 15 difficult-to-access minority languages. More and more local organizations and churches are joining as partners in this Kingdom work, as they recognize the benefits of having God’s Word in their language, along with literacy in their mother tongue.

With the support of donors like you, the Good News found in God’s Word is beginning to spread in people’s hearts. But your prayers and support for Bible translation and related tasks are still needed in this volatile region.

Due to the sensitivity of the region this project is located in, please contact development@wycliffe.ca for the latest updates on this project.

YOUR PARTNERSHIP IS KEY


You can help make an impact for eternity in the language groups served by Kinsha. Your financial gifts will enable the project to continue Scripture translation for two language groups and begin translation for an additional three groups over the next three years. Your donations will also support:

  • literacy training programs in 11 languages
  • initiatives that support engagement with translated Scriptures in 12 languages
  • developing local infrastructure and sustainable programs for more areas and languages

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • A Bible storying workshop was held for 15 men from four different language groups.  They learned to tell Bible stories and lead discussions on Bible stories that are relevant to their families, church and communities.
  • Several Capable Kids workshops were held recently, helping equip Sunday school teachers, church department heads, church leaders, children’s centre directors and orphanage managers.
  • About 950 parents, children and teachers attended 18 Strengthening Christian Families in churches, community centres and seminars.
  • Printed 900 Strengthening Christian Families Program books and materials.
  • Procured and distributed 280 Scripture audio players for 5 languages, including 30 distributed to majority religious leaders at a Christmas party.

PRAYER POINTS
Pray for the preparation and distribution of new village libraries.

OUR COMMITMENT


  • Visit the project regularly to monitor progress, address challenges and help ensure good stewardship of resources
  • Send you regular updates to keep you informed of progress, financial need and prayer requests
  • Send you an annual tax receipt for your donations
Uka matriarchs celebrate at the dedication of the freshly published Uka New Testament. The Uka translation is written in the heart language of 15,000 primarily indigenous mountain dwellers across four Southeast Asian countries.
Uka matriarchs celebrate at the dedication of the freshly published Uka New Testament. The Uka translation is written in the heart language of 15,000 primarily indigenous mountain dwellers across four Southeast Asian countries. Photo by Alan Hood
Remaining Need:
$
of $373,840

Current phase:

2023-2026

  • 2023-24|$179,160
  • 2024-25|$97,700
  • 2025-26|$96,980