Pakistan: A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the British Asian Christian Association’s (BACA) first safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan, as roofing work now moves into its final stage of completion. 

This permanent facility is not designed as long-term accommodation, but as a rapid-response protection hub—a secure place where urgently threatened Christians can be moved immediately, before being supported into safer, longer-term rented housing elsewhere. It represents a critical missing link in BACA’s protection pathway: ensuring that no victim in crisis is ever left waiting for safety. 

For years, one of the greatest challenges faced by our team has been the lack of immediate safe accommodation. Families fleeing blasphemy accusations, forced conversion attempts, violent persecution, or targeted threats often required urgent relocation, but suitable secure accommodation was not always available at the moment it was needed. This facility changes that reality entirely. 

Once individuals are brought into the safe house, BACA will work quickly to secure appropriate long-term arrangements, including vetted rental accommodation, safer community relocation, and where possible, pathways to improved employment. In some cases, this may involve vocational training support or relocation into safer Christian enclaves where families can rebuild their lives in dignity and security. 

Earlier this year, construction progressed significantly with the completion of the first-floor structure using reinforced double-brick walls. The building has been intentionally designed with security as its foundation, reflecting its role as a place of refuge rather than a standard residential property. 

Multiple internal checkpoints have been incorporated into the design to ensure the safety of both residents and staff. The exact location of the safe house remains strictly confidential and is only shared on a need-to-know basis to protect those who may depend on it during moments of crisis. 

On 21st May, the project architect conducted a full site inspection to ensure the build met required safety standards and specifications. Despite delays caused by the Eid ul Adha holiday period, construction has continued steadily and remains on track. 

As of 8th June 2026, the shuttering work for the roof has been completed, marking a key step toward structural completion. The next stage involves installing the steel reinforcement framework, which will provide the strength and durability needed for the roof slab. Electrical conduits and fan boxes are also being positioned before the final concrete pour. 

Once the roof is completed, attention will turn to internal finishing and the installation of essential security infrastructure. This includes two heavy-duty steel gates—one controlling entry to the building and another securing access to the safe house itself. CCTV cameras will also be installed to monitor both approaches to the property, ensuring continuous security oversight. 

While the building is nearing completion, we still face a shortfall of approximately £2,500. These remaining funds are urgently needed for essential interior finishing, furniture for incoming families, and the installation of security systems including CCTV and controlled access gates. 

This project represents far more than a building. It is a turning point in how emergency protection is delivered for persecuted Christians in Pakistan. For the first time, BACA will have a dedicated secure facility where individuals can be moved immediately out of danger, stabilised, and then supported into safer long-term housing and sustainable futures. 

We are deeply grateful to all those who have supported this vision through prayer and financial giving. Your generosity has helped bring this life-saving project to its final stages. 

As we near completion, we urgently ask supporters to help us raise the remaining £2,500 needed to fully equip the safe house, so it can open its doors and receive its first residents without delay. You can donate (here). 

Together, we are building not just a safe house—but a pathway out of danger and into a future of safety and hope. 

Quote from Juliet Chowdhry, Trustee, British Asian Christian Association: 

“Reaching this stage feels both humbling and deeply joyful. After a number of delays and challenges beyond our control, we are finally so close to completing what has been a long-anticipated vision for persecuted Christians in Pakistan. At every stage, when obstacles have emerged, our donors and supporters have stood with us, and together we have found a way through. 

What has been particularly remarkable is how this project has grown and strengthened over time. While the delays were never easy, they allowed us to refine and improve the design, and as a result the safe house now includes far more robust safety measures than we had originally planned. In many ways, it has become something stronger and more resilient than we first imagined. 

We hope this facility will now stand as a beacon project — a place of immediate refuge, safety, and dignity for those fleeing persecution, and a stepping stone to rebuilding lives in security and hope, with God’s guidance and blessing over all who enter and all who serve within it. Seeing it move so close to completion is a moment of real gratitude, and a reminder of what can be achieved when compassion, perseverance, and faith come together.”