Author: CEDAR Fund

Works with local churches to fulfil ‘Integral Mission’ and witness the Lord’s grace

Written by: Clara Chiu (Head of Partnership Development) In the process of promoting overseas poverty alleviation and development work and fulfilling Integral Mission, CEDAR’s staff are often inspired by the testimonies of lives being transformed. We hope that in our home of Hong Kong, we can also work with local churches to practice Integral Mission and experience the grace of the Lord. Since last November, CEDAR Fund has commenced an eight-month programme, ‘CEDAR Course’, to promote Integral Mission locally. Through the programme, we hope local churches are given support and the resources to serve the community in greater depth. Pastors and church leaders who enrolled on the programme to gain some knowledge about ‘Integral Mission: church fulfilment and

Building Local Capacities for Peace in Manipur

Project Name Building Local Capacities for Peace in Manipur Project Location India Project Natures Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Establish community capital in Manipur to promote peaceful coexistence among different ethnic groups in the region and mitigate the impact of harmful conflicts. Beneficiaries Leaders from various sectors (including churches, civil society organisations, women’s and youth groups), and children. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 1,100 Key Activities Organise peace workshops for youth groups, women, church leaders, and leaders of civil society organisations in five regions, enabling them to learn how to heal historical wounds. Organise inter-ethnic football matches for youth groups, church leaders, and leaders of civil society organisations to learn cooperation with other ethnic groups through sports activities. Provide

Preventing and Mitigating the Impact of Trafficking through Empowerment and Livelihood Training 2025

Project Name Preventing and Mitigating the Impact of Trafficking through Empowerment and Livelihood Training 2025 Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Anti-human Trafficking Livelihood Development Project Objectives Increase resilience and provide essential support to trafficking survivors in Myanmar’s trafficking hubs. Beneficiaries Women in communities at high risk of human trafficking, trafficking survivors, and their husbands and children. No. of Beneficiaries 1,369 Key Activities Operate two drop-in centres in Yangon. Provide professional vocational training to survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Support 200 women who are survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation with transportation stipends, daily stipends, and other short-term assistance, including medical care, rescue and emergency support, clinical assistance, and debt relief. Scale up the Microgreens Project.

Children’s Learning Space in Myanmar 2025

Project Name Children’s Learning Space in Myanmar 2025 Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Children and Youth Development Church and Community Mobilisation Project Objectives Fill the education gap in Myanmar, especially for underprivileged children and dropouts. Arouse awareness of child protection among poor communities. Beneficiaries Internally displaced children and orphans (including children in refugee camps, slums, and impoverished villages, as well as those affected by conflict and cyclones). No. of Beneficiaries 500 Key Activities Informal education: 4 days a week (teaching English and Burmese, mathematics, social behaviours, character building, child protection information sharing, arts & crafts) Provide basic stationaries, books, and snacks Teacher training and meetings (with church partnership: human resources and venue) Bible teaching (Sunday School) in some

Rural Development Project in Mon State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Mon State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Promote the integral development of children and youth, focusing on their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being in target communities. Bring hope to the community, particularly to the younger generation during times of conflict. Beneficiaries Community members including children and teachers, field leaders, youths No. of Beneficiaries 831 Key Activities Children’s Education: 150 students receiving education allowances for stationery and books, and covering the salaries of 3 teachers. Youth Development: integral development training, living allowances for youths, and leadership training. Health: health workshops, medical support, and counselling workshops. Income

Rural Development Project in Karen State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Karen State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Improve the living standards of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the target areas through house repairs, community farms, income-generating activities (IGA), and animal husbandry training. Secure learning opportunities for the children and youth from poor families by providing education sponsorship and skill training. Beneficiaries Community members including children and teachers, field leaders, youths No. of Beneficiaries 1,276 Key Activities House Repairing: 8 IDP houses refurbished Economic Development: IGA for women; vocational training for youth Farming and Husbandry: Sustainable farming training; provision of seeds; livestock given to 10 IDP families

Rural Development Project in Kachin State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Kachin State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Promote holistic development in the Internally Displaced Person (IDP) communities in Kachin State. Improve community resilience in protracted conflicts and disaster areas. Beneficiaries Community members including IDPs, women, children and youth, and church leaders No. of Beneficiaries 2,345 Key Activities Local leader training: includes church leader training, field leader training, and exposure trips. Children and youth development: youth counselling and training. Children’s education: educational support for 270 students and teacher salaries. Health support and education: public health education and free medicine for poor families. Livelihood: women’s income-generating activities (IGA) such as sewing, weaving, and traditional

Myanmar Youth and Leadership Development Project

Project Name Myanmar Youth and Leadership Development Project Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Livelihood Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Empower our partner’s team to train farmland leaders and youths through various training sessions and field visits. Promote sustainable farming by organising diverse farming training sessions. Beneficiaries Community leaders, children, and youth No. of Beneficiaries 380 Key Activities Farmland Leader Training: Leadership training and meetings, exposure trip. Farmland Leader Support: Field visits and prayer meetings. Youth Development: Educational support, youth training, and counselling. Sustainable Farming Promotion: Various sustainable farming training sessions for youth, farmland leaders, and trainers. Project Period Aug 2024 to Jul 2025 Expenses Approx. HK$267,920 Donate Now PARTNER INFORMATION Partner Name Fullmoon Family Foundation (FMFF) Year

Rural Development Project Ayeyarwaddy region in Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project Ayeyarwaddy region in Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Livelihood Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Empower the church committee to foster confidence in sustainable development. Enhance the resilience capacity of the project villages. Beneficiaries Community members No. of Beneficiaries 1,560 Key Activities Sustainable Farming: Farming training, exposure trips, community farms. Economics: Income-generating activities (IGA) for women; vocational training. Health: Public health education; medicine support. Spiritual: Church leadership programme; Christian parenting education programme. Others: Anti-human trafficking education; peacebuilding workshop for leaders. Phase End Evaluation Project Period Aug 2024 to Jul 2025 Expenses Approx. HK$78,800 Donate Now PARTNER INFORMATION Partner Name Fullmoon Family Foundation (FMFF) Year of establishment 2004 The

Shiva, a Nepalese colleague – Restore Dignity for the Dalits

Written by: Clara Chiu (Head of Partnership Development) Whenever I read Philippians 2 about Christ’s incarnation and dwelling among us in the likeness of men, I am moved by His love and sacrifice. He was willing to lay down His nobility and power, taking the form of a servant to be a human. Such sacrifice is love. Abandoning one’s birthright for others is easier said than done. Shiva, a colleague of our Nepalese partner, Samari Utthan Sewa (SUS)*, followed Christ in a way that he willingly put down his esteemed identity to serve those marginalised. Nepal borrows India’s caste system, which divides people into four main categories, each with its subcastes. The castes are hereditary, and their occupations