Mercy Ministries
Jesus commanded us to love our neighbor, and through the ages since his life, people have pondered and practiced many different methods of fulfilling this command. For Saji and Priya Mathi digging toilets for HIV patients is a practical way to show love.
In of the city of Hyderabad, India in which they work, the perception is that as soon as one is identified as HIV positive, there is no hope. They believe death will follow shortly, and many either ignore or are unaware of the government’s offer of antiretroviral therapy. The Mathi’s and their team do not believe those with HIV are hopeless. They show them how valuable they really are by reaching out in friendship and providing services to help the patients live healthy lifestyles.
In of the city of Hyderabad, India in which they work, the perception is that as soon as one is identified as HIV positive, there is no hope. They believe death will follow shortly, and many either ignore or are unaware of the government’s offer of antiretroviral therapy. The Mathi’s and their team do not believe those with HIV are hopeless. They show them how valuable they really are by reaching out in friendship and providing services to help the patients live healthy lifestyles.
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Mercy Ministries
If you believe it, you have to live it. YWAM Mercy Ministry teams follow Jesus’ example of compassion to those in need.
| We operate relief and development programs in over 100 countries, working among people living in desperate circumstances. YWAMers serve in areas such as agricultural assistance, health care, micro enterprise development and with women and children at risk. Their goal is to ease suffering and provide hope for those affected by poverty, disease or injustice. | YWAM teams responded to critical situations such as Hurricane Katrina, the Pakistani earthquake, and the Asian tsumani and they remain in long-term community development efforts in these and other places never seen on the news. |