T
he Salvation Army in Bangladesh delivered critical food
supplies to those affected by heavy flooding in Bangladesh
in September. Heavy rains left about 10,000 people with
nothing. Many had to survive with minimum food and without jobs,
shelter or medical facilities. Some who remained in their damaged
or collapsed homes were trapped by the surrounding water.
Salvation Army leaders in Bangladesh sent an assessment team in response
to an appeal from a local non-government organization named Balaka. Army
training officers and cadets purchased relief items in Dhaka, put together 950 food
packages and distributed them to people in the hard hit district of Sirajganj. The
team received excellent assistance from volunteers and the police, including the
officer in charge of the local police station. Each packet contained
20 kg rice, 2 kg oil, 1 kg salt, 2 kg flour and 3 kg beans. The aid was particularly
helpful for Muslims who were preparing for the festival of Eid and members of
the Hindu community who were about to celebrate Durga Puja.
The Army has a long history of such ministry in the country, going back to
cyclone relief provided in 1970, when the country was still called East Pakistan.
-- Report by Lt. Colonel Alistair Venter, Officer Commanding, Bangladesh
The War Cry | DECEMBER 2014
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
Salvation Army in Bangladesh Helps Flood Victims
Empowering South Asian Women Leaders
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eaders in Women's
Ministries in The
Salvation Army's South
Asia Zone highlighted the
important role women play in
politics, business, social,
academic and other areas
during a leadership seminar
hosted by the India South
Western Territory in
October. Special guests
Commissioners Silvia Cox
and Nancy Roberts (World
President and World
Secretary for Women's
Ministries), joined Zonal Secretary for Women's Ministries, Commissioner Nemkhanching (Nu-i) in
sharing their experiences as women leaders.
Delegates shared success stories detailing how women have the capacity to explore and solve
the issues that surround them. Bible studies, group discussion, group prayer and meditation
served as channels for delegates to improve effectiveness in their areas of service. Commissioner
Cox's presentation on the servant leadership of Christ and Commissioner Roberts' talk on the
importance of protecting children and leadership styles fueled group discussions.
During the event, Commissioner Silvia Cox released the book Finding New Hope in Jesus �
Part VI
-- a collection of Bible studies from South Asia Zone writers.
-- Report by Major Roy Joseph, Editor, India South Western Territory
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