Philippines: developing crisis response teams

13 March 2025

Mission partner Tim Lee has just arrived in the Philippines to work with Jigsaw Kids Ministries to develop local crisis response teams over the next few weeks. As part of their work of bringing life in all its fullness to children and families in Manila, the Jigsaw team have a vision to start a response team in each of their eight centres across the city. Pray for God to guide the team as they work to develop a plan to better support children in crisis and abuse.

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