Christians Concerned for Burma (CCB), works to support the people of Burma
through prayer, sharing the love of Jesus Christ, advocacy and action.
Vision: To be a part of God's Kingdom in Burma,
to see people in a relationship with Jesus Christ, and to support political
freedom, justice, liberty and reconciliation in Burma.
Mission: To encourage people to pray and act
for Burma, to share the good news of Jesus Christ and to help those in need.
Activities:
To facilitate the annual Global Day of Prayer for Burma the second Sunday
of March every year. The CCB encourages people all over the world pray and
act for the Burma. Throughout the year the CCB produces newsletters and information
updates on the situation in Burma. For the Global Day of Prayer for Burma,
CCB coordinates global prayer and advocacy activities as well as providing
resources for those who participate. Churches in over 55 countries now participate
in the Global Day of Prayer for Burma. CCB website: (www.prayforburma.org
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To share the love of Jesus Christ.
To support the Good Life Club (GLC) program for women and Children of Burma.
The Good Life Club is based on the Bible verse; John 10:10, and the belief
that God has abundant life for all of us regardless of our circumstances.
The Good Life Club is a spiritual, counseling and educational program
for children and mothers. It is also a way that young people around the
world can connect with people in Burma by sending post cards and small presents
of needed items. T-shirts, hats, and Ziploc bags with vitamins, combs, toothpaste
and toothbrush, nail clippers, baby clothing, toys, messages from the senders
and other items are given to IDP children and mothers with babies. Free
Burma Ranger relief teams distribute these to people displaced by attacks
of the Burma Army and teach basic health care to the displaced.
To support Wa (now 1) and Karen (now 1) ethnic boarding school for children
in Thailand.
To support ethnic students (15) to attend Bible schools in Thailand.
To support ethnic students (2) to attend University in Thailand
To support Bible translation and scripture printing and distribution for
the Wa, Karen, Karenni and Shan languages.
To support ethnic Wa and Karen evangelists (10) and teachers (11) in Thailand
and Burma
To support churches in Thailand and Burma (numerous).
