About the Dalits

Who are the Dalits?

Literally meaning "crushed" or "broken", the word "Dalit" appropriately describes the people who bear this title. Also known as the "Untouchables," there are 300 million of them in Asia.

The Indian caste system views these Dalits as inferior. Scorned. Worthless.

There jobs are menial—the ones nobody else wants. They may work hard in the fields of landlords for just pennies, or rummage through piles of debris scavenging for rags. Or worse, in areas that lack an adequate sewage system, they may have to dispose of human waste. Crimes such as assault, murder and rape are often committed against Dalits. Because of their very low social status, it is very difficult for a Dalit to see justice in such situations.

Spend Three Minutes in a Dalit Village
Explore a rural village filled with people of Asia's lowest caste: "Untouchable" Dalits. Meet the missionary who is bringing hope to the broken and needy.

Hope for the Dalits

Their children have little opportunity to receive a decent education or to better themselves. They can’t even draw water from the village well, inflicting additional hardship on their already precarious survival.

But there is a resonating chord of hope for the Dalits— a loving Creator who longs to touch deep into their hearts. And following in Christ’s steps, Gospel for Asia is reaching out with His compassion to minister to their physical needs, helping to break the cycle of poverty as well as giving them the opportunity to know their Savior’s love.

Gospel for Asia Bridge of Hope centers reach out to the children of Dalit (“Untouchable”) communities, giving them the opportunity to receive a quality education and to hear of the amazing love of Jesus. And through the Christmas catalog, GFA is able to bless such families with gifts that mean the world to their daily lives while also showing them the Savior’s love.