The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has had widespread consequences. In areas that were already vulnerable, families are now facing the dire reality of food insecurity. Home gardening can tide over the communities by increasing access to healthy foods and reducing food budgets, and in some cases may increase financial stability through the sale of any surplus crops. IN Sri Lanka is providing seedlings to 1,000 families. Please pray for this simple but life-giving intervention.

Pray for our Leadership and Talent Centre near Nairobi in Kenya as construction work continues this year. Give thanks for the completed fencing of the 4.5 acre plot, with materials including poles, chain links, and barbed wire. A gate has also been bought and installed. The project has also installed water pipes to facilitate a consistent flow of water for the site’s activities. A site house has been constructed to support ongoing operations and provide accommodation for site personnel. A section of the site house will also act as a store room for building materials.

The conflict in Gaza has caused more than 100,000 Palestinian refugees to flee to Egypt (source: IOM) where their legal status offers few means of families supporting themselves. Without documentation, they cannot work, enrol their children in schools, open bank accounts or travel. Pray for IN here as the team seeks to provide practical, emotional and spiritual support.