THE SUDAN CRISIS
One of the challenges and responsibilities for our MAF pilots is seeing first hand the hardship and devastation that many of the people MAF serves live in. Our pilots cannot look away as they navigate, land the plane and interact with people on the ground. As humanitarian aid decreases, MAF has been able to step in to offer help, hope and healing where it is needed most in regions of the world like Sudan.
Since the Sudan War erupted in April 2023, some 14 million people have been displaced. Over 1.3 million Sudanese have fled to Chad and another 600,000 have fled to South Sudan (source: UNHCR).
“Sudan is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, and it is directly affecting countries where MAF already operates, particularly Chad and South Sudan”, says Ruth Jack, Director or Programs, Africa. “This type of humanitarian response is part of MAF’s history and mission. We support missionaries and Bible translation work, but we are also called to serve people caught in conflict, famine and displacement.”
Now, hear directly from the MAF pilots flying in the region. Their stories offer an eye-opening glimpse into the realities they encounter as they fly our partner organisations and support thousands of refugees living in dire circumstances.
Pilot jesse
From the Netherlands serving in South Sudan
talks about limited access for aid
Pilot Philemon
From Switzerland serving in Chad
talks about MAF’s partnership with the International Rescue Committee
Pilot Iisaki
From Finland serving in South Sudan
talks about the personal impact of the crisis
UPCOMING EVENTS NEAR YOU
WORSHIP4MISSION – SYDNEY, OCT 24
Join us for this unique opportunity: for one night only MAF is hosting a special worship night with Indonesian Worship leader and songwriter, Pastor Sidney Mohede from Jakarta Praise Community Church – supporting the work of MAF in Indonesia.
Please forward this invitation to anyone you know who is interested in missions in Indonesia. (Note: the event will be mostly in Bahasa Indonesia with some English). More information here.
NEW BOOK LAUNCH – CAIRNS, OCT 25
After flying in PNG for six years, Matt Painter was inspired to write a book that would allow people to experience what it’s like to be a MAF pilot.
‘Mission Aviator’ is a contemporary memoir about one MAF pilot’s experience serving the people of PNG.
Book Launch: Sunday 25th October, 2:30 pm, Lakes Church, Cairns
Books available for purchase here.
CHURCH CONNECT – BRISBANE, NOV 7
Our next Church Connect event will be happening in Brisbane. Come and hear from Nicholas Arezio and Imogen Caudell, serving with MAF in Papua New Guinea.
Nicholas is a MAF pilot, using aviation to reach remote communities across PNG, while Imogen serves as a Corporate Services Manager, supporting the ministry behind the scenes.
Hear their stories, discover more about MAF and be encouraged by what God is doing through the ministry around the world.
RSVP here.
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