Pray for Achol

Achol

Today as we were walking home from visiting the various households, an adult approached Sabet and told him about a little girl in need of medical care. Apparently, this girl, Achol, was badly beaten by her aunt. The story we got is that this girl is an orphan and lives with her aunt. Her aunt's husband is in jail. Achol's aunt treats her terribly and often doesn't give her food. When Achol asks the neighbors for food, she is beaten even more.

We took her to the medical clinic and she was treated for a broken collar bone. She ate dinner with us before Sabet took her home. She seemed really happy to be with us and enjoyed her meal. We were fearful that her aunt would beat her again for asking help. When Sabet took her home, her aunt defended her right to discipline Achol as she sees fit. She said she tied Achol to the bed and beat her. Sabet told her that is not acceptable and they will call the police if she beats Achol again.

It's heart breaking to see how much abuse there is here. We get many women in the clinic who have been beaten by their husbands. Women are viewed as property and therefore have no respect.

Please pray for Achol and others who are in dangerous households. Pray that they will be safe and also pray they will find hope.