Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah took many people across Sri Lanka by surprise.

Sri Lanka (MNN) — After making landfall in Sri Lanka on Friday, Cyclone Ditwah’s torrential rains turned into floodwaters and landslides.

A new president with Marxist leanings leaves believers with an uncertain future.

Sri Lanka (MNN) — On July 9, Sri Lankan protestors stormed the president’s official residence in the capital, Colombo.

Sri Lanka (MNN) — Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the island nation is bankrupt. He does not expect an immediate bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The inflation rate will soon reach ...

Here’s the story of Jay Kumar—a pastor, entrepreneur, and strategic leadership trainer from Chennai, India...

Here's the story about Virukshan Perera, graduate of A3 leader programme in Sri Lanka. It's a story of generosity, resilience and service in the face of persecution and need from Colombo, Sri Lanka!

Dear Friends, the collective wisdom from the Asian Access family in light of our current global crisis is such a treasure. As they come in, I’d like to share them with you so that you can sense their heart and the insight they have for those of us in the global body of Christ. Just like our series Eastern

COLOMBO (A2)  It was sobering to drive beside and walk through St. Anthony’s Church in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Hearing the story of our driver who overcame fear to

$167,000 Matching Gift will Help A3 design Persecution Curriculum

“Joe, what is being done is not enough. Given the fruitfulness of A3 leadership approach, can we add this component to our overall leader

Sri Lanka recovery from terrorism brings with it hope and prayer

Sri Lanka (MNN) — On May 19, Sri Lanka marked the 10th anniversary of the end of the war with the Tamil rebels. Even amidst celebration, the specter of a ...

Asian Access partners with a local movement to meet needs in Sri Lanka following the bombings

Asian Access is partnering in Sri Lanka with a significant nationwide movement there that has consistently responded to disaster needs as long term involvement. Here is an initial

Dear Friends, Church was different for us today. A week after the Easter bombings that devastated our nation, and ongoing threats of a second wave of attacks, the island is under high-security surveillance. A curfew has been imposed every night allowing the security forces to check every house. As they do so they continue to uncover more bombs and plans of the extremist

Sri Lanka on high alert as it mourns bombing victims

Sri Lanka (MNN) — Two days ago on April 21 – Easter Sunday – suicide bombers triggered nearly-simultaneous attacks in six

A Tragic Easter in Sri Lanka

By now you have seen the tragic news about Easter Sunday from Sri Lanka. 3 churches were bombed during Easter services as well as three prominent hotels, one safe house and another location where police were

Navodaya conference sparks key church planting, family enrichment, and healing initiatives in Sri Lanka

Rev. Adrian DeVisser is Founder of Kithu Sevana Ministries, National Director for Asian Access Sri Lanka, and Vice President for Partnership Development for

Asian Access has released a brand new series called, Eastern Voices: Insight, Perspective, and Vision from Kingdom Leaders in Asia In Their Own Words.

We'd like you to meet Adrian...

A Call for a New Paradigm

Adrian de Visser shares his concern that in some contexts, we have actually made

Not long after our 50^th Anniversary Gathering in Jakarta, Jubilee in Jakarta, I received this note from my colleague Dee Wirz:

While the history of what has become Asian Access mission began exclusively in Japan 50 years ago, our outreach

Militants set fire to a

Sri Lanka (MNN) – Flood waters in Sri Lanka are slowly receding now, revealing the extent of the damage from last week’s torrent.  Asian Access’ Joe Handley says what they’re hearing from their partners is that, “It’s

Sri Lanka (MNN) – At least 37 people are dead following Sri Lanka’s incessant rains and mudslides. Countless others remain missing, reports

A3/Sri Lanka focused on disciple-making and the importance of making disciples within community...

A few weeks ago, Ajith Fernando A2 reference council member and leader with Youth For Christ – Sri Lanka, spoke at the graduation ceremony for A2/Sri Lanka. What a fantastic dinner filled with stories of how the A2 community transformed a new group of emerging young leaders. Both women and men graduates shared how the

The Prayer Series is a creative way to pray for Asia and its people.

Each prayer was written and designed by Joshua Clayton, A2 Creative Team member and Asian Access alumnus. There are three prayers in the series and Prayer for Cambodia is in development:

• Prayer for Cambodia (coming soon)
• Prayer for

Please pray for Sri Lanka

Geography

Area: 65,610 sq km

Large island 80 km southeast of India.

Population: 20,409,946    Annual Growth: 0.88%

Capital: Colombo

Urbanites: 15.1%

HDI Rank: 102 of 182 (...