Asia

Regional Overview

About the Region

Asia is one of the largest and most diverse mission fields on earth, home to billions of people shaped by Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, folk religions, and rapidly growing religious disaffiliation. In many countries, believers face pressure, opposition, or persecution, while young generations are searching for truth, identity, and hope. From South Asia to the Middle East, from major cities to unreached communities, the need remains urgent: people need God’s Word in language that is living, clear, and understandable today. Across Asia’s 1,975 languages, 1,092 languages still have limited to no Scripture at all. Your gift helps bring Scripture access to people who may otherwise never encounter the life-changing message of Jesus.

Projects in Region

Eastern Balochi

Project: Full Bible

Mahle

Project: New Testament

Muong

Project: New Testament

Omani Arabic

Project: Full Bible

Punjabi, Eastern

Project: Full Bible

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Eastern Balochi

Eastern Balochi

Goal: Full Bible

Pakistan | Asia

Speaking Population: 3,700,800

The Eastern Baloch are a tribal people living mainly in eastern Balochistan, Pakistan, with roots tracing back to ancient Iranian peoples who migrated to the region centuries ago. They speak Eastern Balochi, a dialect of the Balochi language related to Persian and Kurdish, and most practice Sunni Islam woven together with strong tribal customs around honor and hospitality. Traditionally semi-nomadic herders, many Eastern Baloch have settled in towns and villages while still holding tightly to their tribal identities and clan loyalties.

Project Timeline: 2023-2027

Current Annual Need: $242,398
Total Project Need: $939,398

Mahle

Mahle

Goal: New Testament (Oral Bible Translation)

India | Asia

Speaking Population: 278,000

The Mahle (also spelled Mahli or Mahali) are a small Indigenous people group living mainly in the eastern Indian states of Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, as well as parts of Bangladesh. They are known for their skilled bamboo craftsmanship and speak the Mahali language, part of the Munda language family, alongside regional languages like Odia, Bengali, and Hindi. Recognized by the Indian government as a Scheduled Tribe, the Mahle receive certain legal protections due to the social and economic hardships they have historically faced.

Project Timeline: 2020-2027

Current Annual Need: $87,674
Total Project Need: $416,362

Muong

Muong

Goal: New Testament

Vietnam | Asia

Speaking Population: 1,450,000

The Muong people live in the mountains of north central Vietnam, where they have kept their unique culture and language for centuries. Their small villages of 10 to 25 stilt-built homes center around rice farming, fishing, hunting, and handcrafts. The Muong practice animism and ancestor worship, and have little to no access to the gospel.

Project Timeline: 2021-2028

Current Annual Need: $89,926
Total Project Need: $420,000

Omani Arabic

Omani Arabic

Goal: Full Bible

Oman | Asia

Speaking Population: 3,199,870

Omani Arabs are the native Arab people of Oman, shaped by centuries of sea trade and desert life. Most follow Ibadi Islam, a unique branch of the faith different from Sunni and Shia, and are known for their warm hospitality and respect for others. Their distinct form of Arabic, called Omani Arabic, reflects a rich history of contact with peoples from East Africa, India, and beyond.

Project Timeline: 2023-2027

Current Annual Need: $341,524
Total Project Need: $263,519

Eastern Punjabi

Punjabi, Eastern

Goal: Full Bible

India | Asia

Speaking Population: 36,516,310

The Eastern Punjabi people live mainly in the Indian state of Punjab, where farming and tight-knit village communities shape daily life. Families are central to their culture, which is known for vibrant festivals, lively music and dance, and hearty foods such as lentils, flatbreads, and dairy dishes. Most people practice Sikhism or Hinduism, and sacred sites like the Golden Temple in Amritsar draw visitors from around the world. Their language, Eastern Punjabi, is spoken in several local dialects and written in the Gurmukhi script, and it flows through everyday conversation, folk songs, and storytelling.

Project Timeline: 2020-2026

Current Annual Need: $119,701
Total Project Need: $262,781