Friends of Burma, Inc. (Myanmar)

Friends of Burma is a committee of South Wayne Baptist Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, dedicated to helping the Christians of Burma in whatever way they want to be helped. About 80% of the Protestants are Baptists so most of our work is with Baptists. Christians number about 1 ½ million in a country of about 42 million, most of whom are Buddhists. Evangelistic Christianity came to Burma with Adoniram Judson in 1813. Since 1966 no foreign missionaries have been allowed residency in Burma, so all the work is carried on by nationals.

Burma is in Southeast Asia, bounded by Thailand, Bangladesh, India, China and Laos. It is ruled by a military junta. The U.N. lists Burma as one of the ten poorest countries of the world. The average family earns between $200 and $300 per year!

         *Friends of Burma, Inc. has no paid staff in the U.S.  All work is done by volunteers.  
          It has 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (Donations are tax deductible).  No part 
          of any donation is used for promotion, administration or salaries--it all goes 
          to Burma.  Friends of Burma is incorporated as a Not-for-Profit Organization in the State of Indiana.
       

Neil and Diana Sowards
548 Home Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Tel : (260) 745-3658
Fax: (260) 458-0395
e-mail: neildianasowards@juno.com