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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

Promoting engagement with Scripture:

  • Strengthening Christian Families (SCF) teacher training workshops done by national trainers; 14 workshops with more than 550 people attending from multiple language communities
  • About 950 parents, children and teachers attended 18 SCF events in churches, community centres and seminars.
  • The Chiru team assisted the Chiru with their Bible dedication event. The Bible was completed during Covid and was just now dedicated with more than 500 people attending. 
  • Contextual worship music workshops completed, with 7 composers and musicians of two language groups and Bible Colleges.
  • Audio Scripture players: Chiru listening groups continue in two locations. Shipped 280 audio players to other language communities.

PRAYER POINTS
Pray for teachers to be trained and sent to the remote Ne* village area, and for both literacy and the gospel to spread to the people.

*pseudonym

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 $432,640

Current phase:

2023-2026

  • 2024-25|$218,740
  • 2025-26|$213,900