Many Bible translators in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rely on motorbikes for routine travel. But all too often, current ones break down—leaving travelers stranded.
The Kenyan organization Bible Translation and Literacy serves many of its country's most isolated communities. Faulty computers, however, are shackling its efforts.
"Business as mission" companies are united by one driving force: glorifying God and ministering to their communities. Unfortunately, many lack adequate start-up capital.
Without transportation, Bijago islanders are severed from the wider economy and Christian fellowship; bereft of medical aid, or sustenance when rice runs low.
In recent years, aviation-grade gasoline has skyrocketed in price and disappeared from many areas of the world—drastically hindering several JAARS-supported aviation programs.