Summary

I am Yaqoobβ€”a Christian husband and father of threeβ€”living in Pakistan where being a believer means suffering constant persecution. Every day my family and I face the brutal reality of bonded labor at the brick kilns. We work under appalling conditions for a pittance, and our wages are so low that unpaid debts enslave us. Despite these hardships and the crushing weight of exploitation, I have found hope. Through God’s mercy and the support extended by ministries like Barnabas Aid, I have begun to see a way out. I testify that even in this slavery of life, there is a promise of deliverance and the possibility of a new beginning through God’s intervention. I encourage every suffering believer to hold fast, for God’s grace is our strength and liberation.

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🟑 ** About this story **
Christians in Pakistan are often the victims of violent persecution. If they manage to avoid the beatings, abductions and false β€œblasphemy” allegations, they are left to endure careers in the harshest environments.

The Pakistani horizon is scattered with the chimneys of 20,000 brick kilns, each one a symbol of the unregulated, bonded labour that many Christians are forced into.

In this story, a Christian husband and father of three, Yaqoob, whilst enslaved to a brick kiln, was dragged into a life he thought they could never escape.

🟑 ** About Us **
Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that provides hope and aid for suffering Christians. It aims to support Christian communities, churches, and individuals worldwide who face persecution and discrimination because of their Christian faith.Β In this way, we witness the love of Christ and build His Kingdom.
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**Welcome to Barnabas Aid** Step into another world and witness the real-life stories of suffering and persecuted Christians across around the world We at Barnabas Aid are dedicated to providing hope and essential aid to those who face persecution and discrimination because of their faith. As an international aid agency, our mission is to support Christian communities, churches, and individuals who are enduring hardship and adversity for their beliefs. Through our work, we strive to embody the love of Christ and contribute to the building of His Kingdom on earth.
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