National Council of Churches in Pakistan Reaches Out to Brick Kiln Children through Sunday School Program
In the scorching heat of July, NCCP's Sunday School Program team erected a tent for the children of brick kiln laborers in District Nankana Sahib. The children were gather eagerly, their faces alight with curiosity as they are introduced to the basics of Christian belief.
Among these children, five-year-old girl named Sara stands out as a symbol of strong faith in the face of crushing poverty.
In picture: Sara, like many of the children at brick kilns, has never attended school. Yet, she recites the Lord’s Prayer by heart in her mother language ‘Punjabi’, her innocent voice echoing the hope, faith and resilience that define her young life.
Born into a family that has been trapped in generational bonded labor at brick kilns, Sara knows little beyond the confines of the brick kiln, where she and her family hardly earn PKR. 1000 (USD 3) each day for producing 1000 bricks under harsh conditions. Despite her challenging circumstances, Sara’s devotion to her Christian faith is exemplary, for those who live in abundance.
Sara’s story is not an isolated one. She is just one of the hundreds of thousand children work at brick kilns. Who have been denied the basic right to education, spending their days working instead of learning.
Recognizing the dire need for intervention, the National Council of Churches in Pakistan (NCCP) has launched a Sunday School program to reach out to children like Sara.
NCCP is planting the seeds of faith in these young minds. So that they can see the glimpse of a future beyond the current circumstances.
This initiative by NCCP, aims to provide these children not only with religious education but also with a sense of hope and belonging in a world that has otherwise offered them nothing.
Sara’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience found in the most vulnerable, and it calls on churches and organizations to take action. By supporting initiatives like the NCCP's Sunday School program, they can play a vital role in breaking the cycle of poverty and bonded labor, offering these children a future filled with hope and opportunity.
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