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Afghanistan – ‘the land of tribes’
These images tell only part of the story of a nation whose hopes, dreams and ambitions to be a prosperous nation have been continually dashed by civil war, Islamic insurgence and the controversial involvement of Western powers. Their future security still remains so uncertain.
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is a landlocked country that borders Pakistan in the south and east, Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and China in the far northeast. It is split east to west by the Hindu Kush mountain range and most of the country is covered by snow-capped mountains, traversed by deep valleys.
Afghanistan has always been on the crossroads between ancient civilisations such as the Mesopotamians, the Persians and the Greeks. Around 500BC, Darius the Great expanded the Achaemenid (Persian) Empire to its peak when it took most of Afghanistan. 200 years later it was taken by Alexandria the Great, though the Afghans never accepted his rule and revolts were… 2009, religious persecution in Azerbaijan has escalated. All religious groups must… [end of sample extract]
Opportunities – Enquiry
Discover weekend event – for any considering overseas mission
Who should attend? Anyone who is... Seeking to know if the Lord is calling them into overseas gospel work Exploring where in the world God may be directing them [...]
Drug Rehabilitation Specialists – Opportunities
We are looking for people with expertise in substance abuse to serve in projects in Central Asia. You will be part of an experienced team and have opportunities to share [...]
Pioneer Church Planters – Opportunities
Ministry: Evangelism and Discipleship Profile: We are looking for people with a passion to evangelise and disciple across cultures to Central Asian Muslims in towns and cities where there is [...]
Teaching English (TEFL & TESOL) – Opportunities
Ministry: platform for workers to engage in evangelism and discipleship Profile: We are looking for TEFL/TESOL/CELTA qualified English language teachers to work in private language schools and universities in [...]
Experienced Church Leaders – Opportunities
We are looking for experienced pastors who will go to a Central Asian country, learn the language and mentor young leaders and other local Christians. This is the most sustainable [...]
Counsellors – Opportunities
Trained counsellors needed to serve local believers and communities as well as ex-pat workers, helping people suffering as a result of trauma, grief and abuse. Join a team and learn [...]
Speech Therapists – Opportunities
Central Asia needs Speech Therapists - could that be you? Contact details: Please contact: Recruitment Team, People International, PO Box 310, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1WT. Tel: 01892 545509 Email: [...]
Translators – Opportunities
Central Asia needs people who can work as translators of Christian literature. Contact details: Please contact: Recruitment Team, People International, PO Box 310, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1WT. Tel: 01892 [...]
Occupational Therapists – Opportunities
Occupational Therapists roles to be filled in Central Asia. Contact details: Please contact: Recruitment Team, People International, PO Box 310, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1WT. Tel: 01892 545509 Email: [email protected] [...]
Doctors – Opportunities
Doctors wanted in Central Asia. Contact details: Please contact: Recruitment Team, People International, PO Box 310, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1WT. Tel: 01892 545509 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peopleintl.org.uk
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A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’ – Part 6
Hi there Here is part 6 of my blog 'A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’' - if you missed the earlier parts, here they are: :: part 1 [...]
A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’ – Part 5
Hi there Here is part 5 of my blog 'A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’' - if you missed the earlier parts, here they are: :: part 1 [...]
A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’ – Part 4
Hi there Giovanna here again. Here is part 4 of my blog 'A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’' - if you missed the earlier parts, here they are: [...]
A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’ – Part 3
Hi there Giovanna here (not my real name, for security reasons…). Here is part 3 of my blog 'A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’' - if [...]
A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’ – Part 2
Hi there Giovanna here (not my real name, for security reasons…). Here is part 2 of my blog 'A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’' - if [...]
A personal reflection on ‘serving in Afghanistan’ – Part 1
Hi there, Giovanna here (not my real name, for security reasons...) I am going to be blogging about Afghanistan. I used to live there. In fact I [...]
Afghanistan – Finance mentor interview
How did you get involved supporting an Afghan Muslim Finance Manager from the UK? “I responded to a notice in the PI Quarterly Update. Being a mentor to a [...]
Central Asian Gospel mission – Prayer requests July 18
New UK Director needed for People International Please pray that the Lord will direct us to the person he has prepared and equipped for this role. Perhaps that person [...]
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