08/05/2024 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – Saleem and his family were among the hundreds of Christians who fled the mob violence that destroyed about 30 homes, nearly 200 churches, and numerous businesses on August 16, 2023, in Jaranwala, Pakistan.
The violence and destruction, sparked by a false blasphemy charge against a Christian teenager, left many Christians — including Saleem and his family — homeless and financially devastated. Many believers lost their livelihoods as their shops and sources of income were destroyed.
Before the attack, Saleem worked as a cleaner and provided for his family of four. Two weeks after the attack, Saleem returned to his village and sought to return to work. His supervisor, however, told him he no longer had a job. Saleem suddenly had no way to provide for his wife and children.
International Christian Concern (ICC) provided Saleem with a cow that he can use to provide a steady source of income.
“Your help is nothing less than a blessing for me and for my family,” Saleem said. “You are giving me another hope to live by helping me.”
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