Help Break the Cycle of Poverty
We work in regions devastated by violence and human trafficking where Christians are persecuted and the caste system has resulted in abject poverty. IREF is bringing the love of God, the resilience of community care, and the hope of education to thousands in need.

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Help Break the
Cycle of Poverty

We work in regions devastated by violence and human trafficking where Christians are persecuted and the caste system has resulted in abject poverty. IREF is bringing the love of God, the resilience of community care, and the hope of education to thousands in need.

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This year, our goal is to raise $75,000. We believe that TOGETHER we will make a transformational, multi-generational impact in India!

We invite you to join us for IREF’s Global Virtual Event called, “IREF Together”. Families and churches from the United States, United Kingdom, and India will come together online for this riveting global gathering. You will be inspired as you hear testimonies from the IREF Staff, as you interact with the students, and as you see the impact of IREF in Repalle. We believe that together, we will make a multi-generational impact!

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Our Mission

We believe the three principles of education, evangelism, and engagement is a faithful fulfillment of God’s command to care for the poor, downtrodden and less fortunate.

Education

Evangelization

As Christians in India experience increased persecution, join us in continuing to spread the love of God and praying for protection. The transforming power of God is underneath all that we do at IREF and evangelism is at the heart of our mission.

Engagement

100%

of your donation will help people in need

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Our Impact

Today IREF sponsors more than 250 evangelists, facilitates nine children’s development centers which house more than 1,200 children, and operates affordable schools from primary education to post-graduate work.

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2,000 children

Educated per Year

200 villages

Given Clean Water per Year

100 baptisms

per Year

800 students

Commute

180 pastors

& Evangelists

700 children

use our Child Development Centers

60 churches

Also operate as disaster shelters

400 bibles

Distributed per Year

80% of students

baptized before graduation

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Learn about all the things happening with IREF in our monthly newsletter. Download the most recent edition of IREF’s newsletter and learn more about our Christian education and other good works across the world.

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Upcoming Event

IREF’s First Annual Michigan Golf Outing

Saturday, October 5, 2019 at10:30 AM – 7:00 PM EDT

Heritage Glen Golf Course: 29795 Heritage Lane, Paw Paw, MI 49079

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Our Vision

Over 45 years ago, a preacher named Prasada Rao had a vision to share the love of God with the people of Andhra Pradesh, India. Now there are more than 10,000 believers in more than 400 villages within 200 miles of Repalle, where the story began in the heart of one man.

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Ministry Partners

IREF exists because of the generosity of our partners and thousands of individuals like you. Since the cost of living in India is very low compared to other industrialized nations, even a small donation can touch the lives of many people.

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Ministry Partners

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How can you help?

When you choose to partner with IREF through the Child Sponsorship program and Give a Life that Matters to the young girls and boys of Andhra Pradesh -You are giving them more than just an education…You are giving them a reason to SMILE again.

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$35/month