Myanmar is one of the world's poorest nations and has had three decades of military rule. Over many years, this ministry and other missionaries, by God's grace, have been able to plant churches is this area, but continue to face much opposition and hardships. More detailed information on this missionary can be found in CUMC's library. Bangladesh is home to almost 120 million people and is one of the world's poorest nations, suffering from over-population and sustaining periodic natural disasters, such as floods and cyclones. These natural disasters strike the country's economy as it is an agriculturally-based economy.
Many industries are home-based.
Child and slave labor abound, making life very difficult and short. Medical care is limited at best. Politically, Bangladesh is unstable. The primary religion is Muslim, with a tentative freedom and tolerance for Christianity. This is the world in which Faith Willard and The Widow's Friend ministers.