Hello, my name is Kallaya Kanjanapong. I was born in Thailand, which is a vastly majority Buddhist nation. I first came to know Jesus 55 years ago as a 12-year-child, but really began to follow Him when I was 20 years old. I know that God has called me to know Him and serve Him

with all my heart.

Eighteen years ago, God called me to work with the deaf through this Bible verse: Proverbs 31:8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Since that time, I finished Bible college and then began to work with the deaf, attending a deaf church in Bangkok for several years, and then planting another deaf church in the city, which I also pastor. I oversee another deaf church in the city, helping to pastor there as well.

For two years now, I have been traveling monthly to a neighboring country where it is unlawful to share the Gospel. I work with a deaf school there, teaching them from the Bible and helping to disciple these young believers, as well as helping with food for the students as this is quite a poor area. There are 26 deaf students, from 5 to 18 years old, along with several deaf teachers.

I also volunteer with a YWAM team that works in the old part of the city of Bangkok. This area has a large homeless population as well as hundreds of women involved in poverty-driven prostitution. We have a regular "church on the streets", a women's ministry which reaches out to these women trapped in the sex industry, as well as helping the community in other practical ways.

I would greatly appreciate both financial and prayer support for this work. Thank you very much for considering this request.

Kallaya